Joseph (Joe) Gavino Rodriguez, of Visalia, CA, left us on August 25, 2016 surrounded by the love of his family. He was born in Farmersville, CA on October 25, 1932. He retired from Southern California Edison in 1990 with over 30 years of service. He owned and operated Rodriguez and Sons Construction Cleanup for 7 years. He fully retired in 1997 to enjoy his passions of golf, fishing, music, poetry and his family. He leaves behind his wife of 44 years, Dianne, and his children: Joseph Gabriel and wife, Adalia Rodriguez, David and wife, Laura Rodriguez, Joanne and husband, Freddie Cardenas, Treya and husband, Jeffrey Collins, and Jose Maria and wife, Linda Rodriguez, numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren. He is further survived by his brother, Marcy Rodriguez and sisters, Adeline Carrillo, Margaret Chavira, and Charlotte Pipes, several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his father, Jose Maria Rodriguez, his mother, Lupe C. Rodriguez, and his sister, Beatrice Garcia. A celebration of life will be held on Tuesday, August 30 at 3:00pm at the Rodriguez residence.