Gloria Diaz

WATERBURY- Gloria Diaz , 79 , beloved wife of the late Abimael Diaz , departed this life on May 15, 2013 ,after fighting a long battle with cancer.

Gloria was born on March 3,1934 in Puerto Rico, daughter of the late Antonio Perez and the late Patria Felecita Perez -Lopez. Gloria worked for many years as a nurse's aide in the Waterbury area, in numerous health care facilities. She was an active member of the Waterbury Hall of Jehovah Witness.

She will be sadly missed by her 10 children : Urbano Velez and his wife Susan, Elson Diaz ,Tomas Diaz, Abimael Diaz Jr., Walter Diaz and his wife Maritza, Jerry Diaz and his wife Christina, Steven Diaz Eliezar Diaz , Bruce Diaz and Anthony Diaz and his wife Annie. She also leaves behind 9 grandchildren and 11 great - grandchildren. She also leaves behind 2 sisters , Carmen Perez from Puerto Rico and Malen Perez also from Puerto Rico.

The family would like to thank Dr. Joseph Bowen and the staff at the Harold Leever Cancer Center. They would like to also acknowledge Waterbury V.N.A ,especially Bridgette, Angelica, Cindy and Nina, ass well as Alexis with Almost Family. A special thank you to all the staff at St. Mary's Hospital - O'Brien 7 for their care and compassion through the years. In addition ,the family would like to thank the staff at Village Green of Waterbury.

All services will be held at the convenience of the family. Interment will be private at the State Veterans Cemetery, Middletown.. There are no calling hours. The Alderson Funeral Home of Waterbury, 9 Holmes Ave. is assisting the family with the arrangements. In lieu of flowers ,the family asks that donations be sent to The Harold Leever Cancer Center, 1075 Chase Parkway, Waterbury, 06708.