Richard R. Diaz

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 Ma, 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 where he was later 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 & Partner Christopher Cavanaugh of Woburn, sons Richard Diaz of Revere, James Diaz of Lynn and daughter in law Gail Scimone of Revere. His step children Denise Matarazzo & her husband Emilio of Chelsea and Fran DeFreitas of Everett. His grandchildren Ron Particelli & wife Kristen, Stephanie Picardi & fiancé Davie Goodrich, James Diaz, Nicole Dunn and husband William, Lauren Cavagnaro and Wife Christina, Kristina Diaz, Richard Diaz, Stephen Philbin & partner Allyson, Jason Philbin, Thais Iannaccone, Angela Iannaccone, Erin Barry; and 13 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister Lorraine Chabuz & Husband Teddy, brother Denis Diaz & his wife Kathleen, Brother in law Salvatore Brangiforte, sister in Law Frannie Antonelli, as well as many nieces and nephews.

He is predeceased by his brother Donald Diaz and his wife Angela Diaz, Sister Anne Brangiforte, step daughters Sheryl Barry & Jodi DeFreitas, Granddaughter Anna Marie Particelli, grandsons Anthony Diaz, Michael Romano, & Emilio Matarazzo, Former Daughter in Law Laurie Santaniello and ex-wife Gloria Zagarella.

A Visitation will be held for Richard on Friday April 24, 2026, from 10AM-12PM followed by a 12:00pm 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.