“Gregory J. Rodriguez, 63, passed away at home, leaving behind a lifetime of love, laughter, hard work, friendship, and memories that will forever live in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.” that is the beginning of the heartbreaking post that thousands of patrons have now read from Dot’s Pastry Shop on Facebook.
Dot’s Pastry Shop has announced the passing of their beloved owner, Gregory Rodriguez, with an emotional post on Facebook highlighting his loving personality, hard work, and celebrating his life. For decades, stopping by Dot’s has become a must-try for visitors during their summer vacations and the go-to for locals who needed a sweet treat.
Gregory Rodriguez, via Dot’s Pastry Shop
This past year has been extremely difficult for the Dot’s Pastry Shop family, who announced the passing of Gregory’s father-in-law, Leo Scheuermann, earlier this year. In 1985, Leo moved to Ocean City and purchased Dot’s Pastry Shop, which became a beloved part of town and a place where generations of customers experienced his warmth, humor, and kindness.
Dot’s has invited the public to a visitation hour (1PM) and service (2PM), followed by cookies & coffee, on November 15th at Chapel By the Sea, located at 1314 US-9 S Ocean View, NJ, 08230.