Oscar Ruiz Jr.

Oscar Ruiz Jr., 82, passed away on March 5, 2019 in Wesley Chapel, FL. He was born on December 13, 1936 in Maunabo, Puerto Rico. When Oscar was 14, he, his parents and his brother and sister moved from Puerto Rico to New York. He met Marie Alverio in NY in 1960 and they were married in 1962. Oscar worked as a baggage handler for Eastern Airlines for 20 years. He enjoyed spending time with his wife and his family. Oscar was a good man and a good provider for his family. He was a great husband and father. Oscar never judged; he was an amazing person who had a very kind heart. Oscar was preceded in death by his parents Oscar and Felina Ruiz; brother Luis Ruiz and his sister Adalisia Ruiz. He is survived by his wife, Marie Ruiz; son Richard Ruiz (Amy Ruiz); Kathy Cerio (Greg Cerio); 6 grandchildren Thomas Peña, Kayla Peña, Ethan Cerio, Max Ruiz, Chase Ruiz, and Heyden Ruiz. A visitation will take place on Saturday, March 9, 2019 from 2 to 5PM at Gonzalez Funeral Home with funeral services being held at 3:30PM. Graveside services will then be held on Sunday, March 10, 2019 at 10AM at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Tampa, FL.