Born November 11, 1925, in Baracoa, Cuba, he lived in New York, but mostly in West Palm Beach, before settling in Orlando, FL the last 4 years. He worked at the Southland Corporation, and then in the Real Estate market until retiring in 2000.
Ernesto was a devoted father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Survivors include his longtime companion, Victoria Rodriguez, and his 5 children Mireya, Ernest, Mario, Henry (Nikki), and Monica Rodriguez.