Mr. Antonio Baez, 70, of Worcester, Ma., died Saturday February 6, 2021 at UMASS Memorial Medical Center. He was the husband of Arelis Quero-Baez. 

Antonio was born in Esperanza, Dominican Republic, November 28, 1950, son of the late Andres Jimenez and Consuelo Baez. He was self-employed as a supermarket owner. He enjoyed baseball and was a New York Yankee fan. He especially loved spending time with his family.

Antonio leaves his ex-wife Minerva Sanchez with 3 sons, 2 daughters and in laws.  Antonio and Arelis Baez Jr. of New Jersey, Ruben and Aime Then Baez of Naugatuck, Anthony Baez of Boston Ma., daughters and son in law Sandra Baez and Lenin Valdez of Naugatuck, Johanny Baez of New Jersey, nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his granddaughter Genesis Baez.

Arrangements: Funeral Services for Mr. Baez will be held Friday February 12, 2021 at 11:30A.M. at Naugatuck Valley Memorial Funeral Home, 240 North Main Street, Naugatuck, Ct. 06770. Burial will follow in New Pine Grove Cemetery Waterbury, Ct. Friends may call at the Funeral from 11:00 A.M. until start of services. To send an online condolence, please visit www.naugatuckvalleymemorial.com.