He was the son of Jose de Jesus Rodriguez-Ferrer and Maria Andrea Gonzalez-Ramos. His uncle, Antonio Rodriguez-Ferrer, was the composer of the musical introductory notes to the Cuban national anthem.
He was the offspring of Jose de Jesus Rodriguez-Ferrer and Maria Andrea Gonzalez-Ramos. His relative, Antonio Rodriguez-Ferrer, composed the introductory music to Cuba's national anthem.