It is with great sadness that I write a farewell to a dear friend and musical partner, Jose Rodriguez-Schmidt of the U.S. rock band INSITES.

Jose passed away on June 14, 2025, at the age of 58. He was predeceased by his father, and is survived by his mother, his wife, his children, sisters, as well as a large extended family, co-workers, and many friends.

INSITES became part of the Melodic Revolution Records family in 2013, releasing one full-length album, several singles, and an EP in 2018. My last conversation with Jose was on June 6, 2025, at a local club in Florida. Cinema Stereo was performing one of the final dates of their U.S. tour, a band his son Sebastian is part of, and Jose, ever the proud father, was there to show his son his unwavering love and support.

Jose will be deeply missed.

A funeral Mass will be held on Friday, June 20, 2025, from 9:15 AM to 11:30 AM at St. Isaac Jogues Catholic Church (4301 S Chickasaw Trail, Orlando, FL 32829).

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations be made to Jose’s GoFundMe:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/respecting-joses-legacy-a-familys-tribute