Rolando Rodriguez

Rolando Ernesto Rodriguez was born on February 20, 1978, in Milford, Delaware, to Patricia White-Saini and Ernesto Rodriguez, along with his bonus mother, Alicia Rodriguez. Rolando transitioned from this life on July 20, 2026, at Bayhealth Sussex Campus.

Rolando was a happy and handsome child who was spoiled by his mother and aunts. He and his mother loved to travel together, visiting many states and spending time with family in South Carolina. Rolando also had a special love for airplanes and helicopters, so much so that his bonus mother, Alicia, threw him an airplane-themed party.

As a young child, Rolando enjoyed learning about cars and mechanics from his father and his maternal grandfather, Blease White. He also traveled to Puerto Rico to visit his paternal grandmother, Estabania Rodriguez, and it was there that he learned to speak Spanish fluently. During these years, he developed special relationships with his siblings and cousins.

Rolando attended the Milford School District. He also attended ITT Technical Institute, where he studied applied technical and vocational skills with a focus on technology. His true love was becoming an entrepreneur, and owning his own auto business was his ultimate goal. Rolando had a photographic memory that allowed him to recall birthdays and important events. He spoke Spanish, French, Creole, and some Portuguese, most of which he taught himself. Rolando adored his five beautiful children: Jalyncia, Christian, Brandon, Italia, and Zarren. He lived in many states and enjoyed traveling, cars, the beach, home-cooked meals, and fashion; he loved looking sharp.

In July 2015, Rolando met the love of his life, Shawna Mosley, and they became engaged. Together, they traveled and spent quality time with one another. They also had a little dog named Ressie, who brought them much joy. Rolando’s sense of humor, his gift for making others laugh, and his storytelling about old times will never be forgotten. He loved music, especially songs from the ’70s and ’80s, as well as salsa music.

Rolando was preceded in death by his mother, Patricia White-Saini, who was his guardian angel.

Left to cherish Rolando’s memory are his parents, Ernesto and Alicia Rodriguez; his fiancée, Shawna Mosley; his five children, Jalyncia, Christian, Brandon, Italia, and Zarren; his siblings, James Wright, Pastor Leon Wright (Nicole), and Karen Rodriguez-Barner (Craig); many beloved aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family members; and his close and longtime friends, Robert Mapp Sr., Lavar Mapp, Eric Stevens, Ricardo, Horacio, Jickson, Gabby, Eli, Josh Gonzalez, and Abi Torres Sr.