Robert W. Diaz, 51, of New Bedford died Wednesday June 2, 2010 at Brigham & Women's Hospital from acute myeloid leukemia. He was the husband of Bernice G. (Britto) Diaz.
Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Wilfredo Santiago Diaz and Norma (Mendez) Diaz, he lived in New Bedford for all of his life.
He was a communicant of St. Lawrence Church.
Robert loved music, drawing, and fishing. He was a disc jockey, a jack-of-all trades, and loved being around children.
Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Sheena A. Diaz and her fiancé Mario Barzart of Pennsylvania and Donita A. Diaz of New Bedford; two sisters, Gloria M. Garcia and Carmen T. Diaz, both of New Bedford; his father-in-law, Joseph L. Britto; a granddaughter, Rayana A. Diaz-Barzart; and many nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews.
He was the son-in-law of the late Adeline A. Britto.
His Funeral Service will be held on Monday at 8 PM at the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford. Visiting hours will be on Monday from 4-8 PM prior to the service. For directions and guestbook, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com.