Louis J. "Chanclas" Rodriguez

age 76 of Hammond, passed away peacefully at home on January 4, 2015 after a yearlong battle with cancer. He is survived by loving wife of 49 years Carole, Devoted Son Deron Rodriguez (Nancy Latsoudis), Devoted Daughter Lora (John) Earl, His Beloved Granddaughters Amber and Lily Earl, Sisters Lucia (Late Walter) Marchlik, Marina (Tom) Miklusak, Ofelia (Martin) Bazan, Teresa (Donald) Salinas. Brothers Martin (Irma) Valdez, Robert (Debbie) Celestin, Alfred (Linda) Celestin, Tony and Rudy Velasco. Many Nieces, Nephews, and Friends. Preceded in death by his dear mother Maria Celestin.

He was a veteran of the US Army and member of American Legion Post 369. He was a member of local 1010 Steelworkers Union. He retired at the age of 55 wither over 30 years of service from Inland Steel Leagues. He was an avid sportsman and regular basketball player at the Katherine House and Inland Steel leagues. He had a long fulfilling retirement. His favorite pastime was taking care of his granddaughters and cheering them on at all their sporting events. He was their Biggest fan and always in the front now or behind the backstop. Louie was a big presence in the lives of his family and many friends. He was deeply cherished and will be greatly missed. We'll save a seat for you on the bleachers.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday January 7, 2015 from 4:00-8:00 PM at the Solan Pruzin Funeral Home & Crematory 14 Kennedy Ave (corner of Main and Kennedy) Schererville. A funeral mass will be held on Thursday January 8, 2015 at 10:30 AM DIRECTLY at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church 3510 Deodar St. East Chicago. Friends may visit with the family on Thursday from 10:00 AM until time of mass at the church. Cremation at Solan Pruzin Crematory to follow.