Jose Ariel Diaz, 45, Loving Uncle
José Ariel Diaz, 45, of Lorain passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2012 in University Hospital of Cleveland following a lengthy illness.
He was born October 13, 1966 in Lorain. He was a lifelong resident.
Mr. Diaz worked for Precision Environmental, Co in Independence for 20 years. Prior to that, he worked as a welder for Invacare Corp. in Elyria. He was a member of Laborers International Union of America Local 310, Cleveland. He was also a member of Knights of Columbus in Lorain.
Ariel was a loving uncle who, helped raise his nieces and nephew. He was a Buckeyes, Browns and Indians fan.
He will dearly missed by his parents José R. and Gloria M.(née Ybarra)of Lorain; Sisters Charlena Meka Ybarra, and Delia M. Diaz both of Lorain; brothers José Bino(Edith) Diaz and Edgar Diaz both of Lorain; nieces Salena, Brittany, Cierra, Bailey and Alexia and a nephew Emmi.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents Theodora and Emilio Ybarra and Silvestre Diaz and Evangelista Barrios.
His family will receive friends Thursday, January 26 from 4 to 8 PM in the Richard J. Reidy Funeral Home, 1783 East 31st Street, South Lorain, (440) 277-8164. Closing prayers will be Friday in the funeral home at 8:45 AM then Mass of the Resurrection at 9:30 AM in Sacred Heart Chapel, 4301 Pearl Avenue, Lorain. The Reverend William A. Thaden, pastor will officiate.
Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Lorain.
You may leave condolences and sign the on line register book at Reidyfuneral.com.