Of Jersey City (formerly of Bayonne); on Thursday, December 26, 2013; father of Reynaldo Cruz, Diana McLean and husband Charles, Daniel Cruz, Christopher Cruz and the late Robert Cruz; brother of Linda Irrizarry and Helen Romero; grandfather of Ashley, Chelsea, Serena, Sammy, Gabriel, Julian and Ty; great-grandfather of five great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held from the DZIKOWSKI, PIERCE & LEVIS Funeral Home. Cremation will be private.