Aracelis David Obituary

Aracelis David Rodriguez, 70 years old from the Bronx, New York, went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, November 10, 2026.

Shelly as she was known to her family and friends was the first born daughter and eldest child to Santos and Lydia Esther Rodriguez in Puerto Rico on June 22, 1956. She was an amazing mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend. She was a funny, straight forward woman who was always there to help anyone in need. She loved to dance, sing and read. Her favorite color was baby blue and she loved butterflies! Shelly also loved her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She had the faith of a lion til the very end to overcome anything that would come her way and those she loved.

Shelly is survived by her four children and their spouses: Nanette and Fred Mateo, Keith and Ivy Figueroa, Amy and Carlton Page and her daughter Desiree. She is also survived by her grandchildren: Aaron, Aryanna, Alize, Aryiah, Elijah, Madison, Melody, Joshua and her great-grandson Chance. Shelly was also a big sister to Efrain, Vilma, Marisol, Freddie and Israel.

She was extremely loved by her family and friends and will be deeply missed. Her viewing is public and open to all who knew and loved her.