Ena Marie Rodriguez, 91, an area resident for over 27 years and formerly of Peekskill, died on June 4, 2016 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center.

Born in Port of Spain, British West Indies, on July 25, 1924, she was the daughter of Vicente Perez and Marie Nicol. She graduated from the Royal Victoria Institute in Port of Spain. During World War II she worked as a secretary at the British Naval Base in Port of Spain and then the U.S. Navy there. Following the war she worked for the U.S. Army.

On December 12, 1947 in Aibonito, Puerto Rico, Ena married Ismael Del Carmen Rodriguez who died on June 20, 2014. Besides being a full time homemaker, Ena worked part time at Catholic Charities and St. Joseph's Home. She was also active in the Assumption School's Mother's Club in Peekskill, and the East Fishkill Seniors. She enjoyed cooking, crocheting and spending time with her family and friends.

She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She is survived by her children and their spouses, Myrna Rodriguez of New York City, Robert Rodriguez and Jeanne Hickey of New York City, Gilda and Fletcher Thompson of Annapolis, MD, Mary Catherine and Vincent Gaglioti of Hopewell Junction, Gerard Rodriguez of East Fishkill, Christopher Rodriguez of East Fishkill, and Johanna and James Douglass of Easthampton, MA. She is also survived by six grandchildren.

Calling hours will be held on Monday from 6-9pm at the McHoul Funeral Home, Inc., 895 Route 82, Hopewell Junction. The Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Tuesday at 10:00 AM at St. Columba Church, 835 Route 82, Hopewell Junction followed by interment in Assumption Cemetery.
Please visit Ena's Book of Memories at www.mchoulfuneralhome.com.