Sergio Cruz-Santana of Hollywood, Florida entered into rest at the age of 74 on Sunday, January 25, 2015 in Margate, Florida. Born in Toa Baja, P.R. to Mario Cruz (deceased) and Francisca Santana (93 years young), Sergio lived most of his life in Brooklyn, New York then transplanted to Hollywood in 1990 with his wife Salvadora Cruz (deceased).
The eldest of 13 children, he was a hard-working, generous and loving man who enjoyed baseball, was a die-hard New York Mets fan and a dedicated family man who touched many lives. Extremely creative, crafty and always known to wear baseball caps , Sergio worked in the manufacturing industry. A much loved and devoted father of Sandra, Sergio and Yvette, Grandfather of 7 (Lisandra, Jennifer, Andrew, Carmelo, Amanda, Sergio and Samuel), Great Grandfather of 7 (Janysa, Aryanna, Chanel, Sariah, Andrew Jai, Sulie and Cerenity) Sergio's life was extremely rewarding.
A visitation will be held on Friday, January 30, 2015 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm with a 7:00 pm prayer service at Forest Lawn Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens South in Davie, Florida. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 31, 2015 at 2:00 pm at Forest Lawn Funeral Home South in Davie, Florida. Sergio will truly be missed.
“He fought a good fight, he kept the faith, he won the race!”