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Miguel Diaz Obituary
DIAZ, 57
ASI Chemical Company
LAKE WALES - Miguel A. Diaz, 57, born in Havana, Cuba, passed away from cancer on Tuesday, June 28, 2011, in Winter Haven, Fl.
He arrived in Miami in July, 1961, through the Pedro Pan program. He grew up in Miami Beach and graduated from Miami Beach Sr. High School in 1972. He was part of MBSH's baseball team which won the State of Florida's championship in 1972. Miguel went on to attend Palm Beach Jr. College under a baseball scholarship and became that school's first Hispanic Student Body President. After PBJC, he attended Florida International University, also on a baseball scholarship. In 1990, he moved to Lake Wales and founded ASI Chemical Company in Lake Wales, Fl. Miguel's love for baseball kept him involved in the game but for a different purpose. During the last several years, he was a main supporter of the Dundee Ridge Youth baseball league.
Miguel is survived by his partner Jennifer Todd; sons Trevor, Daniel and Michael; mother Josefina Diaz; brother Raul (Elly) Diaz; nieces Thania (Erick) Morris, Thalia (Nelson) Montes De Oca; great nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins.
A private memorial Mass will be held for Miguel in Lake Wales, FL, on July 2, 2011. Another memorial Mass will be held in Miami in August, 2011, for friends and family, date to be announced.
Miguel's son's baseball team is traveling to the State competition on July 14, 2011, Ocala, FL. To honor Miguel, the boys have sewn Miguel's no. 14 (the number he wore through high school and college) and his initials on their uniforms.
The family asks that in lieu of flowers and other gifts that donations be made to the: Dundee Ridge Youth Baseball/Made payable to: Coach Lou Morales, P.O. Box 712, Lake Wales, FL.
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Memories and Condolences
for Miguel Diaz
Joe Soldano
August 16, 2024
I remember the weekend trips backs to Miami Beach and Miguels home when there was no baseball. Meeting his parents and brother, visiting the places he would go and introducing me to some of his high school friends made me feel very welcomed. He was truly a friend to me.
Joe Soldano
December 26, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I met Miguel at PBJC on the baseball field. I couldn't shake his hand because both were broken from punching out the dugout in his last highschool game. We became roommates our second year at PBJC. even though we didnt see each other very much over the next 40 years, he has been one of my best and closest freinds. I saw him 2 years ago on a buisness trip, met his son Michael and spent some time with his mother. I will miss him dearly.
Erika Thompson
August 20, 2011
My deepest condolences to miguel's family my father willie thompson and miguel were very good friend that meet when my father worked with the white sox miguel was a good man and will be missed.
Pat and Suzanne Caridi White
July 27, 2011
Our deepest condolences to Miguel's family.... We were good friends when we all lived on Miami Beach. I'll never forget his smile and sense of humor...Pat played sports with him for many years, too. We so wish we could have seen him in the last years... life is too short... he was taken too young and will be missed my many. Sincerest sympathy..
Hank Eder
July 26, 2011
Miguel Diaz was one of the first Cubans I ever met as a kid growing up in Miami Beach. He was always a great guy and an inspiration to others. RIP, Miguel.
July 25, 2011
I will miss you old friend , say hello to my sister Cindy
Randy Feigin
David Morris
July 21, 2011
I am still in shock over Miguel's passing! I was just at the house a few days before he went back in the hospital and he was cracking jokes. I will never forget how much he helped me get back on my feet after a layoff. Miguel was hilarious and had a heart of gold. I will miss you Miguel!
Barbara Hayes
July 13, 2011
He was the best Dr and the Only one I would Take my babys and grandbabys too he will be miss its so sad we have to lose a great man he was a hard worker always there for what he would say hes babys We all Love you .
Clare & Tony Branch
July 8, 2011
Miguel was an amazing man. It was an absolute honour to know him and be a part of his life. He will be truly missed by us both. Miguel was one in a million and sad we didn't get to say goodbye. He has touched so many hearts. We used to come to Florida to go to Disney and see Miguel but over the years it turned into coming to see Miguel and then going to Disney. Florida will never be the same for us. God bless Miguel you are an angel and love you dearly. We send all our love and thoughts from the UK to all the family and friends
Jeanne Katz
July 4, 2011
With deepest sympathy to your family. You will never be forgotten Miguel. A great man, a great friend...
Karen Rosenfeld
July 3, 2011
Cindy& I will never forget your teaching us to ride bikes. You kept us going in circles chanting self control, self control! We will always remember you.
Lloyd Summerall
July 3, 2011
My heart grieves for the anyone who knew Miguel,for he was one of the best people I've known.I really wish I could've said farewell...God please keep and comfort his family.
Lezlie Mogell
July 3, 2011
Such great memories .........
Never to be forgotten.
Alway's in our hearts.
Vegas Vince
July 2, 2011
What can I say? Miguel Diaz was a legend. He was funny. He loved to bust chops....but deep down the man had a heart of gold. I guess I still don't want to believe it. Clocks are made by men. What we choose to do with the time given us ....is truly up to us. Miguel did...and gave.....MUCH to MANY. I will never forget him. Vegas Vince Lake Wales, FL
July 2, 2011
Our deepest and sorrow felt condolnances to your family. Miguel, although we knew you for a very short time, you became a very dear friend to me and my family. We will miss you dearly. Our thoughts and prayers will be with your friends and family. Rest in peace dear friend. Romeo Raponi and family.
July 2, 2011
your family and friends are in our thoughts and prayers. We thought highly of Miguel. He was a great man and an great guy to work for. He will be missed. We will pray that God will give you all strenghth and comfort you in this time of grief. With our deepest sympathy the Jackson family. T.J.'s Lawn and Tree Service
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