Paul M. Diaz, of Weymouth, February 16, 2015, died after a long illness at the age of 67. Paul was predeceas-ed by his brother, Brian F. Diaz, his mother Patti-Lou Diaz, and his father, Frank Diaz. He is survived by his loving family, wife Patricia (Cantara) Diaz of 31 years; son Philip OSullivan; and daughter Eleanor Ellie OSullivan, all of Weymouth; brother of Mark Diaz; uncle of Miles Donath-Diaz, both of Medford; step-son of Laura Reynolds of Salem, NC; also survived by three lovely grandchildren, Ashley OSullivan, Sara Bardsley and Joseph OSullivan, all of Weymouth. Paul served in the Navy during the mid-1960s aboard the USS Stormes (DD-780), during the Vietnam Era. He also served in the Hingham National Guard, 1058th from the 1980s-1993, serving in the First Gulf War. Paul retired from the USPS in 2009 out of Brockton. He had a strong passion for reading. His favorite saying was Thank & Hug A Veteran Today. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the visiting hours on Saturday from 1-5 p.m. in the McDonald Keohane Funeral Home North Weymouth, at 40 Sea St. (off Rte. 3A - Bicknell Sq.), with a prayer service at 4:45 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in Pauls memory may be made to a favorite charity ; or in support of your local veterans; or buy a new pair of boots through one of Pauls favorite organizations, Boot Campaign, http://shop.bootcampaign.com. See www.Keohane.com for directions and online condolences or call 781-335-0045.

Published in The Patriot Ledger on Feb. 19, 2015