Native of Mayaguez Puerto Rico, Father of 2 Daugthers, Ivette & Debbie and Grandfather of 6 children, married for 48 years, with Ana Aponte,Graduated From Eugenio Maria de Hostos H.School in Mayaguez P.R Came to New York in 1955 and worked as a Manager for a big Company, for 41 years, retired in 1999 at the age of 63 Member of the Boricua Festival Committee for 10 years , Vice President, from 2001 to 2003, Member of the Brooklyn Caribe Lion Club for 10 years and currently President, of this International Organization. Member of the Community organization in Sunset Park for many years.

Chairman of the Block Association in Brooklyn. Favorite TV show Salsa En La Calle with Willie Villegas. Hobby, collect old salsa music and listen to old Salsa from the 50's &/ 60's.