Roberto Mario Rodriguez, age 79, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2025, at Mt. Ascutney Hospital in Windsor, Vt. Roberto was born on November 17, 1945, in Santiago, Chile, to Mario Rodriguez and Marjorie Talman Rodriguez. He is survived by his wife, Krysia Rodriguez (Maziec), son Tony, daughter Elizabeth, sister Elizabeth Filleul, brother-in-law Francis Filleul, and nieces and nephews.
He and his family moved to the United States in 1994 and settled in Windsor, Vt. He was a wonderful father and loving husband. As a father, he encouraged his children to explore their creativity and artistic expression. With his wife, they shared a strong bond of mutual love and respect.
As a distinguished museum professional whose career spanned five decades, he held the positions of deputy and executive director at many museums and cultural institutions in Canada and the United States. He was a lifelong car enthusiast who was renowned for his extensive knowledge of automobiles and their histories.
Roberto’s legacy is one of quiet brilliance, dedication, and professionalism. Always a gentleman, he treated family and friends with genuine respect and kindness. Roberto will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
Information and details for Roberto’s Celebration of Life Gathering will be shared soon at a later date at Knight Funeral Home’s website where you are invited to share online condolences (knightfuneralhomes.com). Memorial donations are appreciated to the American Lung Association (lung.org).
