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Flemington's Carlos Rodriguez Dies

A New Jersey father of three who built a respected career in New York’s tech industry died suddenly just days after his 45th birthday, leaving his family and community in shock.

Carlos Rodriguez

Carlos Rodriguez

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Carlos Rodriguez died suddenly in his sleep just days after his 45th birthday. Now, loved ones are raising money to help his family cover funeral costs and support his youngest child.

Carlos Rodriguez died suddenly in his sleep just days after his 45th birthday. Now, loved ones are raising money to help his family cover funeral costs and support his youngest child.

Photo Credit: GoFundMe photo

Carlos Rodriguez, 45, of Flemington, passed away on Sunday, March 1, according to his obituary from Scarpa Las Rosas Funeral Home. He had turned 45 on Feb. 27.

Rodriguez died suddenly in his sleep with no warning signs, according to a  GoFundMe campaign organized by Ali Narvaez. Doctors suspect a brain aneurysm, Narvaez said. The fundraiser was created to help Jacqueline Narvaez, the mother of Rodriguez’s youngest child, cover funeral expenses and daily costs while caring for their 12-year-old daughter.

Rodriguez was born in New York City to Helene and Alvaro Rodriguez., his obituary reads, A proud New Yorker, he built a career as an IT director for Success Academics where he was known for his leadership and dedication, according to his obituary.

Above all, Rodriguez was devoted to his three children, Ryan Rodriguez, Jaysen Rodriguez, and Alexandria Rodriguez, who were “the center of his world,” according to his obituary. He took pride in their accomplishments and found his greatest joy in supporting and guiding them, his obituary reads.

“Jackie is doing her best to stay strong for her daughter, but the financial burden is overwhelming,” the fundraiser says. As of Wednesday, March 4, the campaign had raised more than $11,000.

Click here for Carlos Rodriguez's obituary, complete with service details and here to donate to his family.

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