Rudy Diamond

May 09, 1959 - March 08, 2025

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Obituary for Rudy Diamond

Rudolpho Read (Rudy Diamond) was born May 09, 1959, to Clarise (Forbes) and Luis Read (both deceased) in Limon, Costa Rica. Rudy relocated to the United States in 1976 joining his mother and stepfather Claude Paul. Rudy soon joined the Worldwide Wrestling Federation (WWE/WWF). Being 1 of 13 children this was a way for Rudy to burn excess energy and from driving his parents and siblings crazy with his minute-by-minute antics as well as his shenanigans. Post wrestling, Rudy started Diamond Construction employing all his young nephews and friends teaching them the trade. When not working Rudy’s favor past time was spending time around his kids or being around family gatherings talking “foolishness” to make you laugh! His favorite sport was fishing, preferably deep sea.

Rudy and Robin were united in Holy Matrimony on August 29, 2009, creating and sharing many precious memories. One thing Rudy wanted to teach you was to live your life without fear. If you spend your life holding out because you’re afraid of the outcome, you’ll miss out on living entirely. Rudy was diagnosed with cancer in June 2022 and in true fashion he fought the good fight, showing his children to smile through the pain, not to complain and to hold their head up high. Rudy’s fight came to an end on Saturday March 08, 2025. Rudy leaves behind to mourn his spirit of freedom and fearlessness is his wife Robin, his children, siblings, grandchildren with a host of other family and friends.

Funeral Service Friday, March 21, 2025, in Faith Christian Church, 301 Harvard Street, Dorchester, at 11 o'clock. Visiting Hour 10 - 11 am. Interment Forest Hills Cemetery. .

Services

21 Mar

Visiting Hours

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Faith Christian Church 301 Harvard Street Dorchester, MA 02124 Get Directions »
21 Mar

Funeral Service

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Faith Christian Church 301 Harvard Street Dorchester, MA 02124 Get Directions »
21 Mar

Interment

01:00 PM

Forest Hills Cemetery 95 Forest Hills Ave Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 Get Directions »
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  • March 21, 2025

    Eva west

    You have my deepest condolences. I pray that God will comfort and strengthen you at this time. Eva West.

  • March 21, 2025

    Shelly isaac

    To Rudy's family, I want to offer my condolences. Rudy was a great guy who helped my uncle a lot. He was patient and had a good heart. May he rest in peace.

  • March 21, 2025

    Mike

    Hi there. I'm a wrestling fan who read about Rudy's passing. I just want people to know there are people out there who remember him from television to this day. I'm glad to see that he went on to have a good life after wrestling and was well-loved by his family and friends. You're in my thoughts and prayers on this day, God bless.

  • March 21, 2025

    Denise Rodriguez-Persad

    My deepest and most sincere condolences to the Diamond family. May the Creator give you and yours the comfort and peace you need in this difficult time. Moving forward you carry the love you shared together, the laughter and the heart felt spoken words of wisdom and encouragement. Know that the Creator will never leave you or forsake you. Much love my friend for that special Angel is watching over you all. Best regards Denise Rodriguez-Persad

  • March 20, 2025

    Carrie young- hunter

    Rudy I can see and hear you walk into dunkin, and say out loud, All stand with your hand saluted to your forehead. We know joy is in dunkin. It never will be the same you had so many impact on customers and just talking to the kids. I will always remember your favorite food. A ex- green tea as is and a turkey sausage egg and cheese on English muffin. Rest in peace, Rest in peace. Carrie Hunter and team. Dunkin, 1926 Columbus Ave, Roxbury

  • March 19, 2025

    Gerri Morrison

    Our deepest and most sincere condolences to the Diamond Family. Robyn we love you and Ruben so very much. We are so very sorry for your loss.😢😢😢 We will keep you all in our prayers for your power to endure. We love you and will be here for you forever.💜

  • March 19, 2025

    Bob Shoupp

    My name is Bob Shoupp. I wrestled ss Bob Van Winkle and The Pink Assassin. I started at Kowalski's wrestling shool in 1982 and he was one of the first people I met. Always a nice guy and if he got to know you he shared who he really was. Interesting to talk to and an all round good guy. Take it home brother and rest in peace

  • March 18, 2025

    Kenneth Lowe

    Simplify You were a True Marine and Friend I'm going to miss you soldier,My heart is crying for you....

  • March 18, 2025

    Kenneth Lowe

    Rudy Diamond you will always be missed,I loved you like you was my own brother Now Rest In Peace My condolences to your family and wife and son Robin and Ruebon.RESPECT LOVE BLESSINGS KENNY LOWE AND SON AIDYN LOWE