He was also the father of Joeanna Cruz, Judy Hernandez, Diane Hernandez, Mallelyn Hernandez and Yeremy Agustin Hernandez and grandfather of Luis Cruz, Jaiden Cruz, Angel Cruz, Owens Tum, Joeanna Lugo, and Johsmart Lugo.
Visitation will be held on Thursday from 4 - 8 pm in the ROMANO FUNERAL HOME, 627 Union Avenue, Providence, RI 02909.
His funeral service will be held Friday at 10:00 am in the funeral home with burial to follow in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston.