Richard Diaz
Of Revere, formerly of East Boston
Richard R. Diaz, 87, of Revere, formerly of East Boston, passed away at home on April 13th, 2026 after a long illness surrounded by his family. Born on January 30th, 1939 in Boston, Richard was the son of the late Richard F. Diaz and Anne J. (Aceto) Diaz. He was raised in East Boston and graduated from East Boston High School. He went on to serve in the Army National Guard and was honorably discharged in 1964. He later went on to work for John Hancock insurance company.
He is survived by his loving wife, Angela (Antonelli) Diaz, his daughter, Lisa Diaz and her partner, Christopher Cavanaugh of Woburn; his sons, Richard Diaz of Revere, James Diaz of Lynn and daughter in law, Gail Scimone of Revere; his step children: Denise Matarazzo and her husband, Emilio of Chelsea and Fran DeFreitas of Everett; his grandchildren: Ron Particelli and his wife, Kristen, Stephanie Picardi and her fiancé, Davie Goodrich, James Diaz, Nicole Dunn and her husband, William, Lauren Cavagnaro and his wife, Christina, Kristina Diaz, Richard Diaz, Stephen Philbin and his partner, Allyson, Jason Philbin, Thais Iannaccone, Angela Iannaccone, Erin Barry and 13 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister, Lorraine Chabuz and her husband, Teddy, his brother, Denis Diaz and his wife, Kathleen, his brother in law, Salvatore Brangiforte, sister in Law, Frannie Antonelli, as well as many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his brother, Donald Diaz and his wife, Angela Diaz, sister, Anne Brangiforte, step daughters, Sheryl Barry and Jodi DeFreitas, granddaughter, Anna Marie Particelli, grandsons, Anthony Diaz, Michael Romano and Emilio Matarazzo, former daughter in law, Laurie Santaniello and ex-wife, Gloria Zagarella.
A Visitation will be held on Friday, April 24, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon followed by a 12 noon Prayer Service at the Paul Buonfiglio & Son’s Funeral Home, 128 Revere Street, Revere Ma 02151. relatives and friends are kindly invited. Private Interment. For guest book, please visit www.buonfiglio.com.