Albert Joseph Rodriguez

Albert Joseph Rodriguez July 24, 1960 - May 25, 2012 Albert Joseph Rodriguez, 51, of Woodway, passed away on Friday, May 25, 2012. Services will be 1:00 p.m., Monday, June 4, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home. Entombment will follow at Waco Memorial Park Mausoleum. Visitation will be 6 8 p.m., Sunday, June 3, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey, and one hour before the funeral service. Al was born July 24, 1960, in Weehawken, New Jersey, the only child of Cuban immigrants, Jose Ramon and Blanca Rodriguez. He grew up in New Jersey and attended Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, where he received a Bachelor of Engineering degree with a concentration in Chemical Engineering. He began his career as a salesman at TA Manufacturing, based in Glendale, California, which led to Director of Sales and Marketing of the AeroControlex Group, based in Cleveland, Ohio. It was during this time that he met the love of his life, Catherine. After they were married, their family began to grow with the birth of their son and later, their daughter. He enjoyed a long career in the aerospace industry that extended their residency from California, to Ohio, and then Texas. During his career, he served as Director, Commercial Operations of the AeroControlex Group, Executive Vice President of TD Group, and President of Marathon Power Technologies Company now known as MarathonNorco Aerospace, based in Waco, Texas. He moved his family to Waco in 1999, when he accepted the position of President at Marathon Power Technologies Company. He was currently serving as Executive Vice President of Mergers and Acquisitions of TransDigm Inc. His strong work ethic was inspirational. He strived for excellence while working selflessly to provide for his family and always being supportive of their wants and needs. Al was adventurous and fun-loving, living life to the fullest. He was a sports fan and was passionate about his New York teams. He enjoyed golf and was a long-time member of Ridgewood Country Club in Waco, where he was recently elected to the Board of Directors. He loved to travel, but most of all he cherished spending time with his family. He had a generous heart, continuously reaching out and looking for ways to help others. Everyone he met was drawn in by his kind spirit. He was a great friend and was loved by everyone. Al is survived by his wife of 25 years, Catherine; his son, AJ and his wife, Katie; his daughter, Christine; and his mother, Blanca. He will be greatly missed by all of his beloved family, friends and colleagues. The family invites you to leave a message or memory in our "Memorial Guestbook" at www.WilkirsonHatchBailey.com.