Mr Jose Diaz Sr. was born January 22, 1935 in Toa Alta, Puerto Rico and lived in New York, Miami, and move to Katy, TX in 2013. He worked for the MasTec corporation as a telephone pole and power line installer. He enjoyed fishing, woodwork, gardening, and playing dominoes with his friends and family. He had a boundless curiosity, enjoyed watching the Science Channel, was a consummate handyman, and was able to do home repairs using his creativity and inventiveness. Jose enjoyed spending time with his family, and had special affection for all his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.
Mr. Jose Diaz Sr. was preceded in death by his parents Saturnino Diaz and Hipolita Rodriguez. He leaves behind his loving wife of 59 years, Ana Irma Velez of Katy, TX; son, Jose Luis Diaz and wife Martha Acosta Diaz of Katy, TX; daughter Ana Iris Bencosme and husband Juan Antonio Acevedo of Katy, TX; grandsons Nicolas G. Diaz of Katy, TX, Joseph Nadal and his wife Rocio Nadal of Hialeah Gardens, FL; granddaughters Natalia P. Diaz of Katy, TX, Yalixsa Custodio and husband Juan Custodio of Katy, TX; great grandsons Anthony Nadal and Brandon Nadal of Hialeah Gardens, FL; great granddaughter Jaliyah Custodio; Sisters Delfina Diaz of Orlando FL, Carmen Rodriguez of Queens, NY; and a host of other nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Jose was a kind, gentle, generous, and loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, and friend, and he will be greatly missed by all that knew him and loved him.
The family asks if you wish to make a donation in Jose's name, you can send your donation to:
Organization for Autism Research
2111 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 401
Arlington, VA 22201
https://oar.z2systems.com/np/clients/oar/donation.jsp?campaign=94&
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