Virginia Beach, VA  –  John Patrick Rodrigues, born on March 26, 1964, in Orange County, California, passed away on January 7, 2026, in Virginia Beach, Virginia, at the age of 61.

John was a dedicated and skilled Chief Engineer at Audacy, a Norfolk-based radio broadcasting company. His passion for radio extended beyond his professional life, as he enjoyed running his own live-streaming radio broadcast. Known for his inquisitive nature, John had a lifelong love of taking things apart and putting them back together, a testament to his engineering spirit and curiosity.

He was preceded in death by his beloved parents, Raymond J. Rodrigues, Jr. and Jeanette Cecile Dale Rodrigues. John is survived by his daughter, Athena Rodrigues of Norfolk, VA; his sister, Linda Rodrigues of Virginia Beach, VA; his  brother, Raymond J. Rodrigues, III, and wife, Oralie, of Chesapeake, VA; and his dear aunt, Vicky Leary, and her husband, Philip, of Fayetteville, NC.

A private family Celebration of Life will be held at a later date to honor John’s memory. The Cremation Society of Virginia, Chesapeake Office, is assisting the family during this difficult time. Friends and family are invited to share their condolences and memories online at www.vacremationsociety.com.

John will be remembered for his unwavering dedication to his work and his inventive mind.  He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.