Rodney Charles Rotolo

Rodney ‘Rod’ Charles Rotolo entered into eternal life surrounded by his family on Friday, June 29, 2018 at the age of 58 after a courageous battle with cancer. Son of the late Joseph and Patricia Rotolo. Beloved husband of Deborah ‘Debbie’ Gonzalez Rotolo. Loving father of Dominique Rotolo Olivier (Ryan), Jarrod Rotolo (Suzanne), Sean Rotolo, Caitlin O’Sullivan Hunter (Nathan), Maureen O’Sullivan Raffray (Jacob) and Kevin O’Sullivan. Grandfather of Reagan, Broc, Olivia, Jolie, Brie, Brooke, Zoe and Finn. Brother of Susan Madeline (Jimmy), Kerry Rotolo (Sue), Joe Rotolo (Kris), Janell Reda (Frank), and Keith Rotolo (Jodi). Rod was a graduate of the University of Wisconsin at Stout. After college, Rod began working as a chef in Atlanta, GA and Seattle, WA. For the rest of his life, cooking remained one of his greatest passions; however Rod’s passions were endless. He loved his wife, his children and his entire extended family with unparalleled love. Rod was one of the founders and owners of Rotolo Consultants Inc, RCI (previously Jack’s Nursery) in Slidell, LA. As a young man still in high school, Rod became fascinated with plants and horticulture. It was this interest that originally led to his family’s involvement in Jack’s Nursery. Rod’s commitment to the growth and success of RCI was evident throughout his career. His passion for excellence, unparalleled work ethic and keen mind helped propel RCI to become one of the leading companies in the country in the landscape industry. His greatest pleasure and satisfaction at RCI came from teaching and imparting his knowledge to his many employees. There was never a project Rod undertook without immersing himself in every detail. His work philosophy: ‘Plan your work – Work your plan’ served him and the company well throughout his career. He finally achieved his retirement dream and began a ‘gentleman’s farm’. He was so proud of all that he accomplished on the farm, from his exquisite chicken coop to raising beef cattle. There was nothing Rod couldn’t do. Rod was a faithful member of St. Benedict’s Catholic Church in Covington, LA. Family and friends are invited to St. Benedict Catholic Church, 20370 Smith Rd., Covington, LA for visitation Tuesday, July 3, 2018 beginning at 10:00 AM, followed by a Funeral Mass at 12:00 Noon. Gravesite burial will follow at St. Joseph Abbey Cemetery, St. Benedict, LA. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Benedict’s Church are welcomed. E.J. Fielding Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. Please Share a Memory on the Tribute Wall at www.ejfieldingfh.com.

Rodney Charles Rotolo

May 17, 1960 - June 29, 2018