Rodolfo "Joe" Diaz Jr.

Age 43, passed away at Borgess Hospital on January 21, 2018. Joe was born in Kalamazoo on April 30, 1974, the son of Rodolfo Diaz and Diane Quick. Joe was a kind and loving man who lived his life to the fullest. He enjoyed being outdoors and hunting. He loved sports and was very active. Joe had a giving heart and was always willing to help those in need. Above all Joe loved his family and leaves them with many wonderful memories to cherish. He was especially proud of his two children Brittany and Benjaman. He did his best to provide for them and be involved in all the important moments. He loved watching Ben wrestle and loved his daughter like fathers do. They enjoyed spending time watching the Simpsons and eating Mexican food. Joe was also a loving son, brother, uncle, cousin and friend. He will be missed. He was preceded in passing by his mother and grandparents, a cousin, Timothy Quick and aunt, Margaret Nash. Joe is survived by his daughter, Brittany (Corey Thompson) Diaz; son, Benjaman Diaz; their mother, Julie Sullivan; two siblings, Tammy (Andre) Ledbetter and Dustin (Ashley) Quick; aunt, Judy Bravo; nephews, Brady and Cohen Quick; many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.