Investigation continues as murdered restaurant worker mourned in Irvington

IRVINGTON, Westchester County (WABC) -- The owner of a Westchester County restaurant where a worker was stabbed to death Tuesday is mourning the loss of a beloved employee, while police continue to investigate the circumstances that led up to the incident.

"I'm completely devastated," said Robert Manzi, owner of River City Grille in Irvington. "This was a huge loss for me personally, for the restaurant, obviously for his family."
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Authorities say 39-year old Bonifacio Rodriguez was stabbed multiple times in the restaurant's kitchen, where he worked as a prep cook.

Rosa Ramirez, 27, a dishwasher, is charged with murder.

The homicide is the first in the quiet village since 1974.

There were no patrons at the restaurant at the time of the incident.
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Manzi, who wasn't present either, said he has no idea what led to the violence. He describes Rodriguez as "a beautiful person, never one to start any problems."



Manzi has started a GoFundMe campaign to benefit Rodriguez's wife and two teenage daughters.

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