Rudy left his home country of Jamaica in his early twenties to live & work in New York City where he was employed by the city of New York. He also was a realtor, and enjoyed the housing industry business activity tremendously.He moved to Houston, Texas with his long-time close friend Eddie Depaolis in the late 1970's as he accepted a job with the IRS, where he secured his permanent position as an Oil & Gas Appeals Officer. He was always excited about his job with the IRS.He met & fell in love with Grace in Houston where they married in the late 1980's; a son Keifer, has been a true pride and joy.. Rudy thoroughly enjoyed maintaining salt water aquariums, and could always be counted on for tax and financial advice. He will be missed by all of his relatives and friends. The memorial for him will be held on January 22nd at 10:30am at St. Thomas More Church in Austin TX.