Lofgren Statement on the Passing of Rod Diridon, Sr.

April 4, 2026 Press Release SAN JOSE, CA — Today, Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren released the following statement on the passing of her friend and former colleague, Rod Diridon: "Rod and I served for years together on the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors. The son of Italian immigrants and "the father of modern transit" in Santa Clara County, his decades of public service have made a lasting impact on our community. Anytime we pass by Diridon Station in San Jose or enjoy California's light-rail system, we should remember the man who dedicated his life to improving our area's infrastructure and serving the common good. I'm thankful for the time I got to spend with Rod, and my thoughts are with the Diridon family." ###