Kathleen Cruz (nee Brophy), of Bushkill Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2021 at home. Kathleen was the loving wife of Artemio Cruz. Kathy and Artie met when she was in high school and they were inseparable ever since. They were happily married for 40 years. Kathy and Artie were truly devoted to each other, and their son, Christopher.
Kathleen was born November 20, 1958 in Queens, NY and was the daughter of Catherine Weems (nee Murray) and Thomas P. Brophy (deceased).
The things that Kathleen cherished most were her family, her friends and animals. This is what gave her the most joy. She was the most caring mom, friend and sibling; always checking in and keeping in touch and lending a hand, or an ear. Whatever she could do to show how much she truly cared, Kathleen was there. Kathleen’s deep sensitivity for nature and animals was obvious to all. Anyone who knew her probably has a funny or cute video of an animal somewhere in their photo gallery. She loved to share them and we loved seeing them, knowing how much they were enjoyed by her. Her kindness and concern for others knew no bounds. She spent many years visiting nursing homes and hospitals with her much loved, pet therapy dog, Chandler. She was a wonderful gardener, with the help of her husband, and had an eye for designing beautiful flower gardens around her yard. Of course, living in a community full of evergreens and maple trees, the deer were big fans too! That didn’t stop Kathleen from growing more flowers every year, and she loved all the critters that came through the yard, even those black bears! Kathleen loved to go back to visit Long Island every year to spend time in Port Jefferson, one of her favorite places. She enjoyed visiting the beaches where she grew up, seeing old friends and eating at all her favorite spots.
This is how we hope you remember Kathleen – A loving Wife, Mother, Daughter, Sister, Aunt, and loyal Friend. Kathleen, we love you and miss you and can’t believe you are gone. We know that you and Aunt Eileen are together. You will never be forgotten by all that knew you.
Kathleen is survived by her loving husband, Artie Cruz of Bushkill, PA. Son Christopher Cruz, of Bushkill, PA. Mother, Catherine Weems of Firestone, CO. Sister Ellen Ann Ehrhardt and husband John Ehrhardt of Firestone, CO. Brother, Thomas Brophy of San Diego, CA. Sister, Teresa Moore and husband Bill Moore of Oxford, NJ. Nephew, Sean Ehrhardt and wife Antonia Ehrhardt of Winter Springs, FL. Nephew, Ryan Ehrhardt of Munich, Germany. Niece, Lindsey O’Heron of Cleveland, OH. Niece, Nicol Bazil and husband Ken Bazil of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Niece, Jessica DelliCarponi and husband Chris DelliCarponi of Amityville, NY. Nephew, Michael Badamo of North Massapequa, NY. Aunt, Mary Downey of Wallingford, VT. Aunt, Elsie Murray of Bayshore, NY. Aunt, Jean Brophy of Floral Park, NY. Great Niece, Addison. Great Nephew, Aiden. Great nephew, K.J. Great niece, Kiarah, and many cousins.
A public visitation will be held on Tuesday April 27, 2021 from 5:00PM-7:00PM and again on Wednesday April 28, 2021 from 12:00PM- 2:00PM with a prayer service immediately following at the Lanterman & Allen Funeral Home Inc. 27 Washington St. East Stroudsburg PA. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family. All of the CDC's recommended guidelines will be followed.
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