Anthony August Cruz, age 43, passed away Monday, April 9, 2018 at Brigham and Women’s Hospital after a long battle with cancer, surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Silvina (Pereira) Cruz with whom he shared 19 years of marriage.
Born in New Bedford, he was the son of the late Antone Cruz II and the late Beverly (Goguen) Cruz. Anthony worked at CEI Boston Construction. He loved racing cars, playing poker, scratch tickets and most of all he loved spending time with his family, friends and his dog Buster.
Survivors in addition to his wife are: three children: Anthony Cruz Jr., Joshua Cruz, Makayla Cruz all of New Bedford, two sisters: Donna Amaral and her husband Steven of New Bedford, Debra Cruz of New Bedford and one brother: Antone Cruz III and his wife Sherry of New Bedford.
His Funeral will be held at the ROCK Funeral Home on Tuesday April 17, 2018 at 9am followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10am at Our Lady of Immaculate Conception Church, 136 Earle Street, New Bedford. His visiting hours will be Monday from 5-9pm. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery. For tributes/directions: www.rock-funeralhome.com
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