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Obituary
Our Champion Has Hung Up His Gloves!
Aurelio (Papo) Diaz Jr., age 74, passed away peacefully on May 9th, 2024. He was born on March 14th, 1950, in Humacao, Puerto Rico to Aurelio Diaz, Sr., and Alicia Torres.
He migrated to New York City when he was just 2 years old. For many of his younger years, the boogie-down Bronx was his territory, which is where he graduated from Alfred E. Smith High School.
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What were Aurelio's favorite ways to spend free time?
Playing Timbales, Maracas, Cowbell, etc.
Playing Timbales, Maracas, Cowbell, etc.
Playing Timbales, Maracas, Cowbell, etc.
What were Aurelio's favorite drinks?
Coffee and ice water.
Coffee and ice water.
Coffee and ice water.
What were Aurelio's favorite songs or musical artists?
Classic Salsa
Classic Salsa
Classic Salsa
What were Aurelio's favorite sports teams?
NY Mets and NY J-E-T-S, Jets, Jets, Jets!!
NY Mets and NY J-E-T-S, Jets, Jets, Jets!!
NY Mets and NY J-E-T-S, Jets, Jets, Jets!!
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Method of disposition
Cremation
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