LYNN- Mr. Ricardo Antonio Diaz 45 of Lynn, beloved husband of Elena (Mejia) Diaz, died unexpectedly, January 17th, 2016 following a heart attack at Union Hospital. Born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, he was the son of Olga M. (Campusano) Diaz and the late Bienvenido Diaz. He was raised and educated in Santo Domingo and immigrated to the United States in 1999 having since resided in Lynn. Mr. Diaz was the owner and operator of E & J Auto Repair on Bennett Street in Lynn for over 10 years. He was known for his customer service and ability to fix any issue with any make or model of automotive. Ricardo was dedicated to his loving wife and children. He enjoyed spending his time reading, watching movies and he truly enjoyed working in his garden in the summer. He will be deeply missed. Ricardo is survived by his loving wife Elena (Mejia) Diaz, his children, Veronica Diaz, Ricardo A. Diaz, Esmeralda Diaz, Dalvis A. Diaz and Antonio V. Diaz all of Lynn, his granddaughter, Hadeline Castillo, his mother, Olga M. (Campusano) Diaz of Lynn, his siblings, Altagracia Diaz of Columbus, Ohio, Raquel Diaz of Haverhill, Esmeraldo Diaz of Miami, Fl, Bradys Diaz of Lynn, Juan Diaz of Columbus, Ohio, Ismael Diaz of Lynn and his step brother Rafael Mendez of Lynn and his many nieces and nephews.

ARRANGEMENTS: His funeral Mass will be held in the Immaculate Conception Church, Hawthorne Blvd, Salem, Friday, Jan. 22nd, at 10 A.M Relatives and friends invited. Burial in St. Joseph Cemetery, Lynn, Visiting hours in The O'Donnell Funeral Home 46 Washington Sq., (At Salem Common) Salem, Thursday, Jan., 21st from 6 to 8 P.M. To share a memory or offer a condolence ,please visit www.odonnellfuneralservice.com