Nicolas DiazOf Arlington HeightsNicolas "Nick" Diaz was born April 6, 1928 and died December 25, 2014 at The Moorings in Arlington Heights.Mr. Diaz was a restaurateur and former Vice President/General Manager of Illinois Sportservice and Vice President of Arlington Park Racetrack.Nick is survived by his wife Gonzy (nee Roldan) Diaz; his children Rachel (John) Knight and Nicholas Diaz; his grandchildren Eric, Nicholas, Alexander and Benjamin.In State Friday, January 2, 2015 at St. Edna Catholic Church, 2525 N. Arlington Heights Road, from 10:00 AM until time of funeral mass at 11:00 AM. Private interment at St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery.In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be given to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson"s Research, Grand Central Station, P.O. Box 4777, New York, NY 10163-4777. For funeral information and condolences contact Glueckert Funeral Home Ltd., (847) 253-0168 or www.glueckertfuneralhome.com.
