# Death and funeral of Dominican leader Tito Báez

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/death-and-funeral-of-dominican-leader-tito-bez
> Updated: 2026-09-30T01:17:22.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Elbito Emilio Deris, widely known as ‘Tito Báez’, a prominent Dominican political leader and community activist, has passed away in New Jersey.

Báez was a significant figure in the Dominican diaspora, having served as the Dominican Vice-Consul for New York and New Jersey and as a political delegate for the Dominican Liberation Party (PLD) in Paterson. His work spanned diplomatic service, involvement with the Central Electoral Board (JCE), and community initiatives focused on Dominican youth.

Following his death, funeral services were held at the Paterson Municipal Cemetery in New Jersey. The services were attended by a diverse group, including political leaders, journalists, and members of the Dominican community.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-30: Tito Báez, Dominican community leader, buried in New Jersey

Dominican community leader and former vice-consul Tito Báez was laid to rest in Paterson, New Jersey, following his death from natural causes.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tito-bez-dominican-community-leader-buried-in-new-jersey

### 2026-09-26: Tito Báez, former Dominican Vice-Consul, dies in New Jersey

Former Dominican Vice-Consul and PLD political leader Elbito Emilio ‘Tito Báez’ Deris has died in New Jersey after a battle with cancer.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tito-bez-former-dominican-vice-consul-dies-in-new-jersey

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