Eduardo Martin Rodriguez Jr.

I am so sorry for your loss. I was able to know Eddie through work at COIL. He will always be remembered.

I met Eddie 3 years ago through our Sunday soccer team. Eddie was one of the most personable, likable people that I have had the fortune to meet in a long time. He was competitive and focused on the field, as well as warm and compassionate away from it. I am saddened at the realization that I will no longer have interactions with him, but it is a far greater loss for his family and close friends. Please accept my condolences and know that I will always have fond memories of Eddie.

Eddie and I worked together at Lincoln Elementary. When he walked into my classroom his smile lit up the room. His passing at the holidays brought back a memory that I hope makes the family smile. Eddie loved my cookies I baked at Christmas. Through the whole month of December he would come into class and look at me and say “Are they ready yet?” And I would keep telling him they weren’t all baked yet. When it was time to give them to him it didn’t matter where we were the classroom, the lunch room, the playground , when I handed him that tin of cookies there was that wicked smile I loved and he would dive into that cookie tin, eat one and just sigh and then just gave me a big hug and say “I cant wait until next year”. The sad part for me was the day I found out of his passing I was in the middle of baking my first batch of cookies and ironically I was thinking of him when I got the call. Every batch that came out of the oven I said “Eddie these are for you”. We will all miss you so much. Rest In Peace my friend. When we see each other again I will bring that tin of cookies.

I am so sorry for your loss, and my heart goes out to you in this difficult time.
I worked with Eddie a couple of years ago at the Cabrillo After School Program. It was a pleasure working with Eddie. He was enthusiastic, energetic, and very friendly. All of the students loved Eddie, and he enjoyed talking and working with all of them. Eddie will be fondly remembered, but also with sadness that he was taken too soon.