Nicolas "Colo" Rodriguez, age 78 of Vineland, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Born on July 25, 1936 in Humacao, Puerto Rico to the late Seferino and Emilia (Vega) Rodriguez, Nicolas was a resident of Vineland for over 50 years. Prior to retirement, he was employed by Venice Maid Foods, now Aunt Kitty's, where he worked as a cook for over 30 years. Colo enjoyed fishing, hunting, going to the flea market, the lottery and gardening. Most especially he loved sharing time with his family and friends. Nicolas was predeceased by his wife Sixta Rodriguez in 2005. Nicolas is survived by his seven children; Miguel Rodriguez and wife Sharon, Miriam Rodriguez, Didiel Rodriguez, Jose Antonio Rodriguez and wife Rosa, Elizabeth Velez, Marisol Rodriguez and Eduardo Rodriguez and wife Tania. He also leaves to cherish his memory 16 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and 3 brothers; Jose Luis Rodriguez, Pedro Rodriguez and Israel Rodriguez and 2 sisters; Carmita Rodriguez and Luz Rodriguez. The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, March 24th at 11:00 am at the Wainwright-Bernhardt Funeral Home, 1024 E. Landis Ave. Vineland. Burial will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Family and friends may gather on Monday evening from 7:00 - 9:00 pm at the funeral home and again on Tuesday morning from 10:00 - 11:00 am prior to the service. Please visit www.wbfuneralhome.com to send condolences to the family.