Roderick Meskell Sr. was born in Somerville, MA on May 5, 1948, passed away on April 15, 2023, in Placer County, CA.
Those who knew Roderick were blessed with his wonderful personality and sense of humor. His love, so big, spread around to all his family. He was a true American boy who loved his country.
He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Maria Teresa Castellano; children, Patricia Cobia, Roderick Meskell Jr., Eleanor Ahmed and John Francis Meskell; grandchildren Michael Mario Lascano Jr, Devin Jones Lascano, Thomas Roderick Meskell, Raymon Lewis Meskell, Roderick Philip Meskell III, Jason Kayl Alexander Rosas, John Francis Meskell Jr, Dennis Edward Meskell, Ali Hassan Ahmed III, Nicholas Steven Meskell, Alinah Rayanna Ahmed, James William Meskell, and David Cho Meskell; and great-granddaughter, Aniyah Lascano Marquez.
God needed another angel by his side and borrowed ours. He will be greatly missed.
A visitation will be held May 1st, 5-8pm with rosary at 7pm. Catholic Prayer Service will be held on May 2nd, 8:30am. All to be held at Milton Carpenter Funeral Home, 569 N. 1St Street, Dixon CA 95620. Directly following the service will be a Committal Service with military honors at the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, 5810 Midway Road, Dixon, CA 95620.
In lieu of flowers donations, it would be greatly appreciated if donations are made to The Disabled Veterans of America.