Rodolfo 'Rudy' Nunez

Rodolfo "Rudy" Nunez, 79, of Vermilion, died Saturday, February 26, 2022 at his home. He was born November 6, 1942 in Lorain and had been a Vermilion resident for the past 10 years moving from Sheffield Lake where he had resided most of his life. Rudy graduated from Admiral King High School and worked as a millwright for US Steel, retiring after 32 years. Rudy had also owned and operated Loco Lolita's Mexican Carry Out in Vermilion in the 80's and had worked as a security guard at Cleveland Hopkins Airport after retiring from US Steel. Rudy enjoyed leather work, woodworking, and traveling. He had a creative mind and loved tinkering in his garage. He could often be found in the summer months at his daughter and son-in-laws home, sitting at their Tiki Hut enjoying the sun or organizing a get together with his brothers. He especially enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren. He is survived by his children, Shari (Joe) Bodnar of Sheffield Lake, Michael Urban of Sheffield Lake, Dawn (Dwayne Pace) Liles of Elyria, and Karen (Donald) Greenleaf of Vermilion; grandchildren, Ashlie Bodnar, Derek Lind, Aaron Liles, Donnie Greenleaf, and Emily Jones; great grandchildren, Julien Lind, Damien Lind, Lillien Lind, and Tony Valesquez; brothers, Gustalo "Gus" (Karen) Nunez of Wakeman and Louis (Theresa) Nunez of Vermilion; and his sisters, Becky (Jim) Wilson of Tampa, FL and Elena (William) Rehman of Lorain. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dolores "Dee" Nunez; parents, Florencio and Elena (nee Razo) Nunez; brothers, Manual Martinez, Charles Flores, Roy Flores, Daniel Nunez, and Mike Nunez. The family will receive friends on Saturday, March 5, 2022 from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the memorial service at 12 Noon at the Riddle Funeral Home, 5345 South Street, Vermilion, Ohio. Private inurnment will take place at Calvary Cemetery, Lorain at a later date. The family suggests memorial contributions to American Kidney Fund, 11921 Rockville Pike, Suite 300, Rockville, MA 20852 . Online condolences may be made at www.riddlefuneralhome.com.