Jesse "Dawg" F. Cruz Jr.

Jesse at the age of 57 was called to be with our Lord and Savior on Tuesday June 21,2022.He is survived by his loving mom Gloria M. Cruz and his three sons Jesse III (Erica), Benny and Carlos Cruz. Sister Terry Cruz-Ponce (Simon) and brother Ralph Cruz (Carmen).Nieces Marissa Cruz and Azzanete Ponce along with nephew Martin Ponce. Jesse had many nicknames but the name that he loved the most was the newest one he had acquired and that was Grandpa to his one and only beloved granddaughter Adaline.

Jesse is preceded in death by his father Jesus Cruz Sr, his grandparents Simon and Teresa Martinez , Ben and Patricia Cruz. Nephew Christopher Cruz.

Jesse was a man's man, you know the type, the tight Harley shirt and blue jeans, steel toe boot wearing , motorcycle driving man. In Jesse’s first chapter into adulthood he shared it with Carmen Rodriguez, mother of his first born son Jesse III. His second chapter years later he met and married Michelle Salinas, the mother of his two younger boys Benny and Carlos. In Jesse’s final chapter in life he found comfort and compassion with Angela Zacarus. Jesse was a wonderful neighbor to the cul-de-sac,if you needed him he was at your service day or night.

Jesse’s entire life had been about motorcycles ever since his uncles taught him how to ride a dirt bike. That was when it was engraved in his mind by his uncles, if you're going to ride a bike you’d better know how to fix one. Being a skilled tradesman, plumber, mechanic you name it he has fixed it. Through his interest in bikes he has made life long friendships / brothers in bikes and in life..

RIP Jesse, son, Jr, dad, grandpa,brother, cousin, nephew, neighbor, friend, DAWG.