Career

Elected in 1988, when his New Party for Progress (Nuclear Power Plant) lost most races, Rosales served as mayor of Camuy for 14 years before resigning in October 2002. At that time, he accepted Nuclear Power Plant President Carlos Pesquera"s offer to serve as Secretary General of the party. He was succeeded by vice-mayor Edwin García, who has served since after being reelected in his own right in 2004, 2008 and 2012.

Rosales died in Bayamón of pulmonary complications and renal failure.

At the time of his death, he served as Special Assistant to Guaynabo mayor Héctor O"Neill. Rosales was married and had four children: Harold, Wilson, Isis, and William Xavier.