I worked with  Buzz at the phone company.  He was a good man and we’ll be missed.  I am  truly sorry to all his family.  Rest In Peace Buzz

 I am  praying for the family of Buzz during this most difficult time 
Your dad will always be with you in spirit and  the memories you have of him will never be forgotten
I met Buzz 42 years ago when he came to my house to  install my phone service. We became friends from that point on, We had the love of Blues music in common and our children and were both single parents  
Every time I moved it seemed Buzz was the installer for my phones, we would laugh when he would show up
Last time he came, was in 2006
Later on my Daughter Heidi became friends with his kids
He loved his family and was always there for them over the years and I respected him for that R.I.P. my friend 


I have known "Buzz" most of my life. He and my brother were very good friends and kept in touch for decades. Buzz became part of our family, like a brother. He loved my mother and always showed her complete respect. He came and visited her before she passed and always talked well of her. I will miss Buzz as I miss all my brothers!❤

RIP Buzz 💚 My heart goes out to the entire Cruz family! The world will never be the same without him. 

I am so very story for your loss, Jenny.  I have no doubt your dad was very proud of you.  You’re such a good person- accomplished, smart and strong. No doubt you represent the very best of him. Please know you are in my thoughts during this time of deep sorrow. My love to you, Dennis and your family. 

Buzz was a great father and he loved his family with his whole self. He will be missed. My prayers go out to his family.


Worked with Buzz at the phone company for many years.
Prayers to comfort his family at this time.

i and buz use to party together yrs ago he was a friend of mine he's going to be miss 

I've known buzz since I was little. And he was the nicest guy :(

Sorry for your loss he was very nice guy I work for yrs on Broadway in Pekin at.LePub which is Jacks now we worked under Kenny Hamilton very good ppl an he was a good friend sorry for family loss sending prayers. He was good to me an always there if I need help prayers to all





Buzz was my friend for almost 50 years.  So many memories! I loved him dearly.

My heart goes out to a special and unique man's family who each and everyone were his pride amd joy.

What a great guy and friend. Prayers for the family.

I grew up across the street from him.. Always been a friend... Absolutely loved his music...

Just a really awsome guy always called him uncle buzz!! Met him so many yrs ago at le'pub Dennis Golden introduced us and he was always a great friend!He will be missed

R I P  my friend and co worker. Our prayers to your family.

Every morning Buzz would join our table for breakfast at Missys cafe. He will be missed at our table.   Jim and Sharon Dawson 

This man! I am sad. I have known him since I was so little. He was such an amazing caring man. He always made me laugh. As I grew up and had my own children he loved them like he did me. May you rest in heaven peacefully old friend


Louis my prayers are with you and your family I love you, always praying never stopped Anita 

Always loved playing pool what a sweet guy! You will br missed so very much! 

talked together many times, "How we loved to be with the  g-kids and watch the sports"...see you later Buzz.

So sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. I knew him a long time. One of my favorite memories is when he and I went together to the Union Grove Blue Grass Festival in North Carolina. I pray God in His Goodness blesses and comforts the family at this time like only He can do.

OBITUARY

Richard Cruz

February 10, 1946 – June 5, 2020

Preston-Hanley Funeral Home & Crematory

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