Higinio "Tico" Rodriguez, age 79 of Pensacola, passed away surrounded by family on Thursday, November 12, 2015 in Pensacola, FL. He was born on October 23, 1936 in Guantanamo, Cuba. Tico moved to Pensacola with his wife and children in 1971, where he eventually established Gulf Coast Electric Motor Service. He was passionate in all pursuits, most notably his family, business and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Higinio and Ana Maria Rodriguez. Tico is survived by his wife of 53 years, Susana Rodriguez; a daughter, Ana Rodriguez; sons, Higinio (Kristy) Rodriguez, Moises (Chel) Rodriguez and Victor Rodriguez; 12 grandchildren, Nicholas (Ashley) Rodriguez, Natalia (Alan) Sansovich, Mary Amelia Rodriguez, Alexandra Rodriguez, Gabriel Rodriguez, Nathanael Rodriguez, Lily-Ana Rodriguez, Micah Rodriguez, Maxx Rodriguez, Victor Rodriguez, Jr., Daniel Rodriguez and Sophia Rodriguez; also 1 great grandchild, Jack Sansovich; a brother, Jose Angel Rodriguez and a sister, Edith Rivera along with many dear friends. Visitation will be from 2-4pm Sunday, November 15, 2015 with a Memorial service beginning at 4pm at Harper-Morris Memorial Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Covenant Hospice, Corporate Office, 5041 N. 12th Ave., Pensacola, FL 32504.