The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1867-12-12
OBITUARY,

Ii ia with feelings of deep regret we an
ace the death of Mr.. William Rods
de, Of this city. The respected de-
ceased departed this life at his residence,
No. 275 West Eleventh street, on the 5th
instant and in the sixty-seventh year of
his age. At half-past nine O'Clock on the
morning Of the 7th mat, the remains
were conveyed to St. Joseph's Church,
Sixth avenue, where Solemn Mass OF
Requiem was celebrated by the Rev.
Thomas Farrell, the Most Rev. Archbsh-
op, Very Rev. Mr. STAIRS, V. g., and
many of tho Reverend Alergy being press
ent There was also a numerous attend
ance of the relatives and friends sf the
family of the deceased At the conclusion
of the Mass absoIation was pronounced by
the Archbishop, after which the remains
were conveyed to the cemetary at Ford
ham College, where they were deposited
in the same vault in which repose the re-
mains Of his daughter.
Mr.. R0drigue was native of Philadsl-
phia, and was of French descent. At the
close of his collegiate education he visited
France, and during his three years stay
devoted himself to the study Of art with
the view Of adopting il AS his profession.
On his returR he entered the office of Mr.
Strickland, the well-known Philadelphia
architect, and WAS connected with the
erection of the United States Bank. he
was subsequently, engaged in surveying ex-
peditions through the States of Pennsyl-
vania and Virginia, AID also in Canada.
Among his works while living in Phila-
delphia he furnished the plan and designs
of ST. Johns Church, Of which the late
illustrious Archbishop Of New Yolk was
pastor. In the year 1883 be removed to
New York with his family, and resumed
the practice of his profession In this city,
The Church Of ST Francis Xavier, in
Sixteenth street, was built on bic plans
and Specifications, as was also the Chug, b
of the Immaculate Conception, IN Four
teenth street. 10 both instances, how
ever, the limited means at com uand com
PEELED modification of the original design.
We should state here that the very fine
addition to the old ST. Patrick'S Cathedral,
a work which WAS universally admired
for its beauty of design and architectural
finish, WAS made by the deceased. The
last important work with which the late
MIR. Rodrigae was connected was the new
St Patrick's Cathedral. In this be was
associated with Air. Renwick, bat for
several years past his failing health con-
fined him almost entiIely indoors, and he
took no active part in the practical super
intendence Of its erection.
Mr.. Rodrigue was related to the late
Archbishop of New York, having been
married to the sister of that distinguished
prelate-a lady who is beloved and re-
Rpected by all who possess the honor of
her friendship Or acquaintance The de-
ceased gentleman was earnestly devoted to
his profession, too much so to fall in wi h
the style OF the present day-a style in
which the sG6staniial and the artistic 10
TOO often sacrificed to less worthy consid-
eratious. AS man, he was esteemed by
all who knew him for his integrity of
character, his courteous demeanor, and
the virtues OF = true Christian gentleman.
An affectionate and devoted husband and
father, he has left behind him a memory
that will nevor cease to be cherished.
May be rest in peacs-N 7. HshpoE~
tan Record.