Patricia Ann Cruz

Survived by her Life Partner Roger, her daughters: Sherry (Tony), Michelle, Melissa (JP), her step-sons: Al (Pauline), Ralph (Vida), her sisters: Sheri (Tom), Laura, Debra, Rebecca (Bob), 8 grandchildren and 5 great-grand children.

Pat worked for many years for a non-profit organization called The Uptown People's Law Center where she helped the underprivileged community in their Social Security Disability cases as well as many other legal matters. At the age of 42, Pat made the decision to return to school where she completed her degree to become a Paralegal. Once she received her degree, Pat obtained a position with the Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago where she did full representation of Social Security Disability cases from Application to Appeals Counsel. After doing that for a few years, Pat's greatest career accomplishment was receiving a position as a Mediation Supervisor with the Illinois Attorney General's Office. In this position Pat had the ability to assist consumers with their Health Care cases to ensure that the proper insurance coverage was being administered at the appropriate levels and maximum benefits and payments were being applied.

Pat was very proud of her career, but most of all she was so happy to be able to help others. Pat had the most kind heart and would help whomever she could.

After retirement, Pat could be found refinishing furniture with Roger, gardening or gallivanting around town visiting garage sales with her sisters. Most of all, Pat loved to enjoy laughs and get togethers with her family. When she could look around the room and see how happy everyone was, she found the most joy. She will be truly missed.