Leonard P.

Rodriguez

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Leonard P. Rodriguez of Sag Harbor NY, passed away on December 27th, 2024, after a long and courageous battle with illness.

Len was born on November 12th, 1937 to Jesse Rodriguez and Dorothy Scott. He graduated from East Hampton High School and during that time was considered one of the most valuable players on the Bonackers baseball team. His versatility as a player and his ability as a pitcher led the team to victory time and time again.

On June 21st 1959, Len married Marianne Cosgrove of Sag Harbor and shortly thereafter the two bought their first home together in Sag Harbor. Len and Marianne celebrated an amazing 65 years of marriage together in total.

Len enlisted in the Army in 1961 and the couple spent two years living in Virginia while he was serving. He continued to play baseball in the Army and was always known for his athleticism.

Born in to a family of entrepreneurs and tradesmen, Len was a skilled carpenter and after being discharged from the army, went on to start his own construction company. You can drive down many roads in the Sag Harbor/East Hampton area and see some of the houses he built, including the home his family currently lives in.

In 1975, Len and Marianne adopted their daughter, Amanda, who instantly became the light of his life and the focus of his energy. He enjoyed sharing his love of baseball with her and they spent many days playing catch in the front yard. When Len's granddaughter was born in 2007 he quickly became enamored by her and has been wrapped around her finger ever since. The two had a very special connection, transcending the usual parameters of grandfather and granddaughter. He was the best Dad and Grampy the girls could ask for.

When Len wasn't playing catch with his daughter, he was usually playing golf and even served as President of the Sag Harbor Golf Club for a bit. Len and Marianne had a lot of fun throughout their marriage playing different courses along the east coast with their golfing buddies.

Len is the third youngest of nine children. He and many of his family and extended family have served as firefighters, school bus drivers, EMT's, police officers, nurses and in other honorable positions in the East Hampton and Amagansett community. Len and the entire Rodriguez family definitely know the meaning of giving back to their community.

Len is survived by his wife Marianne, his daughter Amanda, his granddaughter Isabel, his sister Shirley, his sister Alicia, many nieces, nephews, and friends.