(Jay) Manuel J Dias Jr. passed unexpected on December 31, 2023. Jay was 43 years old and resided in the Onset and Wareham, Ma his entire life. Jay was avid commercial lobster fisherman throughout the south coast region.

During his free time at home, he loved celebrating life with his family and friends, and cherished his pets "Biscuit and Bunker". He had a passion for buying the latest fashion trends in sneakers and baseball hats. He had a great passion for attending to his landscape no matter the weather. He will be remembered fondly by all his many friends, companions, and co-workers.

Jay is predeceased by his parents Manuel J and Joan Dias, sister Dawn Andrews.

Jay is survived by his loving family, sister Bridget and her husband Tom Forend of Onset, Ma, brother Michael Mattos of Bourne, Ma, sister Heather and husband Jason Gaisford, of Westport, Ma and brother Jeff and wife Jenifer Dias of Onset, Ma, and Uncle Charles and wife Kim Dias of Bourne, Ma. He was also survived by longtime girlfriend Emily Belanger of Wareham, Ma. Jay was also survived by his many nieces, nephews, especially Justin Joaquin, and great nieces and nephews.

Service will be private.