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In memory of
Aurelio "Papo" Diaz, Jr.
March 14, 1950 - May 9, 2024
Mar 14, 1950 - May 9, 2024
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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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Born
March 14th, 1950
Passed away
May 9th, 2024
Fort Pierce, FL
Survived by
Sandra Diaz
Wife
Aurelio Diaz
Son
Michael Diaz
Son
Joshua Diaz
Son
Juan Torres
Son
Elizabeth Gonzalez
Daughter
Diana Torres
Daughter-in-law
Debbie Diaz
Daughter-in-law
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Method of disposition
Cremation
Funeral services provided by
Haisley Funeral & Cremation Service
In lieu of flowers
Please consider a donation to Funeral Expenses.
$4,035.00
of $4,000 goal
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Diana Torres (Aurelio's daughter-in-law) and
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