After completing elementary and high school in his hometown, in 1938 he went to the University of Puerto Rico where he received his B.A.

During World War II he served in Puerto Rico, the United States and Europe from 1940 to 1946.

Was back in the Puerto Rico National Guard in 1953 as commander of the 3rd Battalion 296th Infantry Regiment.

Had a 28 year career with the United States Customs Service where he worked as auxiliary chief in Ponce, Puerto Rico.

Among Roig's decorations are the following: Badges: Alberto A. Picó died on September 4, 2003, in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico at age 85.