Published December 26. 2023 03:31PM
Carmen Lydia Rodriguez, 89, died Dec. 20, 2023, at her Bethlehem Township home. Born in Corozal, Puerto Rico, she was a daughter of the late Juan and Anicasia (Rivera) Trinidad. She moved to Bethlehem where met her late husband, Juan “Nalin” M. Rodriguez.
She was a skilled seamstress and worked at Mariner’s Motif, Miller Heights. She retired at age of 74 from A & H Sportswear, Easton.
She was a member of Holy Infancy Roman Catholic Church, Bethlehem.
She was a ladies auxiliary member of the Puerto Rican Beneficial Society, Bethlehem.
She is survived by four children: John (Susan), James (Susie), Freddy and Doris (Barry) Correll, all of Bethlehem Township; two siblings: Rafael Trinidad and Iris Pena; a brother-in-law, Romulo Rodriguez; a sister-in-law, Marie Kerbacher; 11 grandchildren, Aileen, Chad, Alicia, Nicole, Amber, Ryan, Matthew, Kyle, Jodi, Adam and Jessica; 11 great-grandchildren; nieces; and nephews.
She was predeceased by 11 siblings.
Contributions may be made to Holy Infancy Roman Catholic Church, 312 E. Fourth St., 18015.
Arrangements were made by Connell Funeral Home Inc., Bethlehem.