Jose Vega

Diaz

Jose Vega Diaz, a spirited and loving soul, passed away on February 18, 2025, at the age of 70 after a long illness. Born on October 22, 1954, in Patillas, Puerto Rico, Jose was the cherished son of the late Timoteo Vega and Natalia Diaz.
In 1968, he made Chelsea, Massachusetts, his home, where he built a life filled with love and family. Jose was devoted to his wife, Carmen Milagros Crespo, with whom he shared 37 beautiful years before her passing in 2011. Together, they raised four children—Milagros, Jose Jr., Carmen, and Yolanda—who will always remember him as a doting father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.
Jose dedicated 30 years of his life to Castel Metals in Boston, where he worked as a Sheetmetal fabricator before retiring. A man of many passions, he fervently supported Boston sports, holding a particular love for the Red Sox. His athletic spirit also shone through as he played in the Chelsea Modified Softball league, honoring the team legacy playing with his brothers. Music was another cornerstone of his life; he adored Puerto Rican folk and salsa music, and his talent as a singer brought joy to many nights at Las Flores Night Club in Boston.
Jose leaves behind a loving legacy of cherished memories, including his beloved grandchildren, Cynthia and German Bonilla, Yailene Rodas, Mathew Henao, Alejandro, Lorenzo, and Julián Vega, and Angelica Santillán, his great-granddaughter Laurel Artica. He is also survived by his dear siblings Isidro Vega, Domingo Vega, Timoteo Vega, Maria Vega, Carmen Vega, Socorro Vega, Pilar Vega, and Marta Vega, along with a host of nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.
Family and friends are warmly invited to join in celebrating Jose's life. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at the Immaculate Conception Church, located at 133 Beach St., Revere, on Friday, February 20th, at 12:00 noon. After the service, we will gather for interment at Pine Grove Cemetery in Lynn.
As we come together to honor Jose's life, we will remember his dedication to family, his passion for sports and music, and the warmth he brought into our lives. He will be deeply missed but fondly remembered.