Francisco R. Cruz's Obituary
Francisco Rapheal Cruz, born on June 4, 1941, resident of Homestead, FL, formerly of Starette City, NY, and Fajardo, Puerto Rico was called to meet those who have gone before him on January 26, 2021. He was surrounded by his loving wife of 50 years, Phyllis, and their children, Francisco Cruz Jr., Robert Almodovar, Anthony Schiraldi, Nanette Cruz, Evelyn Morales, and Margaret Whittington.
A loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Francisco is survived by his wife, Phyllis A. Cruz, his children, as well as grandchildren: Connie and Jesus Burgos, David and Zilkia Ladee, Dana Marquez & Tashiem Bayard, Robert P. Almodovar II, Eric & Gloria Marquez, Josh Morales, Miranda Morales, Kristin Almodovar, Adam Morales, Joey McCarthey, Daisy Heckard, Dylan Almodovar, Donovan Schiraldi, Anthony Schiraldi Jr., Jonathan & Deanne Schiraldi, Izabelle Almodovar, Maria Almodovar, Jacob Schiraldi, Hailey Schiraldi, Shawnta Evans, Charai Richardson, Shane Whittington; and his great-grandchildren: Joel Burgos, Anastasia and Joshua Ladee, Isaiah and Josiah Bayard, Joelyn Burgos, Joevanni Burgos, Maxwell Almodovar, LaMartin Franklin Jr., Jeremiah and Heaven Ladee, Layah Almodovar, and Elijah Almodovar, Josahn and Moriah Russel, Geneis Robinson, JaRese Jeter, Jariel Mangrum, Elijah and Sandra Smack.
Francisco was a loving brother to Joe, Carlos, Tony, Robert, and Richard Cruz, and to his sisters Sarah Blake and Lydia Cruz, and he was prededceased by his son, Eric Ariel Cruz.
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