Benito “Poochie” A. Rodriguez 68 of Albany, NY and South Yarmouth, MA died unexpectedly Tuesday September 21, 2021 at Cape Cod Hospital in Hyannis, MA.

Benny was the beloved husband and soulmate of Christine E. Rodriguez for 35 years.

Benny was a retired hairstylist having worked in Manhattan, Queens, and in the Albany, NY areas.

Benny and Christine loved to go boating, diving, and snorkeling together in the waters of Cape Cod.

A cherished letter Benny gave to his Christina describes their relationship perfectly: “Our love is forever. There’s nothing I would rather do than live my life in love with you. The fun that being with you brings, our memories made of little things. The talks we have, the jokes we share, the hugs, the kisses here and there. What better reason could there be, to spend forever, you with me.”

In addition to his wife, Benny is survived by his special fur babies, Bailey and Macy; his much loved and adored mommy, Antonia Rodriguez; three brothers, Joshua and his wife, Gail, Jony Mercado, and Rigo and his husband, Ozzy; his mother in-law, Doreen Wright and her husband, Harvey; cousins, Lesbia Sanchez and Dr. Luis Sanchez; and several other special aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Benny was predeceased by his caring father in-law, Richard A. Hughes and his fur babies Scooter and Green Eyes.

Funeral services will be private.

If you would like to honor Benny’s memory, please consider a donation to Wild Care, Inc., 10 Smith Lane, Eastham, MA 02642 or to the Companion Animal Placement Program, 279 Troy Road, Suite 9, Rensselaer, NY 12144.

I will miss you Benny and will remember the great times we had. The motorcycle ride through Albany, the crazy dancing. You are a special person and you made the world a better place. I will take care of my best friend Christine and my heart aches for her. May you Rest In Peace.

Christine, I didn't know your husband but I felt like I did through you. It seemed like you were the perfect couple. I'm sorry for your loss.

Our thoughts are with you, Christine. Blessed be.

I remember you and Benny dancing at the Christmas Party. I will always remember you together on that happy occasion. So sorry for your loss.