Altagracia Diaz Obituary
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Altagracia was also a dedicated parishioner and leader at St. Rose of Lima Church for more than 5 decades, participating and leading many parish groups and ministries. She also worked as the parish secretary at St. Rose of Lima for over 30 years until her retirement, serving her parish community faithfully until her retirement.
In addition, she was an active community leader and tenant activist for many years, helping members of the community with housing and other essential needs. In short, her passion was to live a life of love and service to God and neighbor.
Her family wishes to thank everyone for their outpouring of love and support and asks that
in lieu of flowers, donations be sent to the American Cancer Society (donate.cancer.org) or Saint Rose of Lima Church (212-568-0091).
Nacida en la Republica Dominicana, Altagracia Díaz emigró a Nueva York en 1968. Fue esposa de Manuel Díaz hasta que el falleció en el 2009. También fue madre, madrastra, abuela y hermana.
Altagracia fue secretaria parroquial de Santa Rosa de Lima por más de 30 años, hasta su jubilación. Como feligrés, participó y fue líder en varios grupos y ministerios por más de cinco décadas. Además, fue una líder comunitaria durante muchos años. En resumen, su pasión fué amar y servir a Dios y al prójimo.
Su familia agradece a todos por su amor y apoyo en estos momentos y pide que, en lugar de enviar flores, se ofrezcan donaciones a la Sociedad Americana del Cáncer (donate.cancer.org) o a la parroquia Santa Rosa de Lima (212)568-0091.
Visitation will be held at Riverdale Funeral Home, 5044 Broadway, NY NY 10034, on Thursday, November 20, 2025 from 4pm to 8pm.
Funeral Mass will be held at Saint Rose of Lima RC Chjurch, NY NY 10032, on Friday, November 21, 2025 at 10am.
Interment will follow at Maple Grove Park Cemetery, 535 Hudson Street, Hackensack, NJ.
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