Obituary of Manuel Colon-Rodriguez

Manuel Colon-Rodriguez,69, of Vineland passed away Sunday morning surrounded by his family. Born in Orocovis, Puerto Rico and moved to Landisville in 1958. He married Adalina Colon in 1962 and moved to Vineland. He worked for the NJ Veterans Memorial Home as the head cook for 40 years. Retiring in 1998. During that time he also worked for the City of Vinelandas the head mainteance supervisor. He received recognition by the State of NJ in Conjunction with Hispanic Heritage month as an outstanding leader in the workplace and community. He was an avid Phillies fan and known for his great hospitality. Manuel enjoyed gardening and most of all his family. Manuel was a loving husband, father and grandfather.