Wilfredo Rodriguez, 71, passed away Friday, July 14, 2017 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. Born January 12, 1946 in Puerto, Wilfredo was a resident of Bartow since 2014, moving from Kissimmee. He was a veteran of the United States Army and a member of Paralyzed Veterans of America. He is survived by his beloved wife of 49 years; Noemi Rodriguez, Bartow, son; William A. Rodriguez (Delia), Mulberry, sister; Nora Genera, Patterson, NJ, grandson; Matthew Rodriguez. Family will receive friends from 10:00-11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at Whidden-McLean Funeral Home, Bartow. Funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Interment will be held at Sarasota National Cemetery.