Rafael Rodriguez, 84, of Chicago, passed away Dec. 1, 2017.   Beloved wife of Eulalia, nee Colon; loving father of  Yolanda, Rafael, Frank, Judy, Harry, Pedro, Ramonita, William, Eliberto and the late David; cherished abuelo of many.  Rafael was an avid Cubs fan and a marathon bike rider.  He rode his bicycle until age 83.  Visitation Monday, Dec. 4 ^th , 4 – 9 p.m. at The Elms Funeral Home, 7600 W. Grand Ave., Elmwood Park where a funeral service will be celebrated on Tuesday, Dec. 5 ^th at 10 a.m.  Interment Maryhill  Cemetery.