Diego Fernando Jimenez, of Newtown, age 48, passed suddenly on the morning of September 14, 2019. Diego was born February 11, 1971, in Bogotá Colombia, grew up in Greenwich, and graduated from Greenwich High School, Class of 1989. He was a soccer aficionado and broke several high school records. He attended Quinnipiac University.

Diego and his family have been residents of Newtown since 2004. He was the owner of Phoenix Limousine Service, based in Newtown.

He is survived by his wife, Yolanda Jimenez; his daughters, Isabella, 19, and Gabriella, 15; as well as his mother, Marleny Jimenez; and brother, Jorge Jimenez. He was the soon-to-be Godfather to his future nephew, Jackson Jimenez, as well as the Godfather to Eric Myer and Grace Kelly Jimenez. He is also survived by five step-sisters, one step-brother, many loving brothers- and sisters-in-law, nieces, and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his father, Jorge Jimenez.

He was a handsome, caring, loving, and exemplary husband, father, brother, and son. He lived life to its fullest, always bringing joy to all those who came into contact with him. Diego always brought a light of love that shined through and brought a smile to all. We could always count on his humility, quickness to forgive, and love for all. He taught us that nothing is impossible and that everything can be overcome in life. He will be loved and cherished in all our hearts, today, tomorrow, and for all the days to come. All the words in life could not describe what we feel today and the emptiness in our hearts.

Friends may come to call on the family at the Honan Funeral Home, Newtown, from 5 to 8 pm, on Wednesday, September 18, 2019.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 am on Thursday, September 19, 2019, at the St Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Newtown. A reception will follow in Holy Innocents Hall on the St Rose of Lima Campus.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Isabella and Gabriella Memorial Scholarship, c/o Union Savings Bank, 1 Commerce Road, Newtown CT 06470.