Alex was born in Tampa, Florida and will be forever loved by his family: mother, Irenia Vicente, stepfather, Roberto Vicente of Spring Hill; father, Daniel Rodriguez of Miami; brothers, Andrew Alzola, Anthony Rodriguez, Adrian Rodriguez; sisters, Alyna Rodriguez, Alexandra Rodriguez; grandmother, Maria Cruz; and grandfather, Jose Velazquez.
A memorial service was conducted at Pinecrest Funeral Chapel on November 19, 2013.