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Juan Diaz Aponte, age 86, lovingly known as "Cruzo", passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, December 16, 2023.
Born in Barranquitas, Puerto Rico, he was the oldest son of Domingo Diaz and Juana Aponte Diaz.
He leaves precious memories to be cherished by beloved children Juan Diaz, Jr. (Marixsa Diaz), Norma Iris Norat (Hector Norat), Carlos “Charlie” Diaz (Arlene Diaz), William Diaz (Benita Diaz) and Sandra Adames (Manuel Adames Jr.); his precious grandchildren and great grandchildren; devoted siblings Domingo Diaz, Eduardo Diaz, Edith Michalowsky (nee Diaz), Juangito Diaz, Marina Rivera (nee Diaz), Rafael Rodriguez, and Miguel Antonio Rodriguez; and numerous cousins among other relatives and dear friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Anna Louisa Diaz.
He will be placed to rest with his late wife Rosa M. Diaz (Deceased on March 2017).
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