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December 18, 1947 – May 8, 2020
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Obituary for Margarita Cruz
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Margarita Cruz, 72, formerly of Bethlehem, passed away on Friday, May 8, 2020 at home surrounded by family.
She was the wife of Celestino Cruz. Born in Patillas, Puerto Rico, she was a daughter of the late Secundino and Zorida (Medina) Diaz. She worked as a presser for many years at the former Jayo Neck Wear in Bethlehem and was a parishioner of Holy Infancy R. C. Church, Bethlehem.
She is survived by her children, Luis A. Cruz (Marivel Soto) of Allentown; Rosa Cruz (Rick Kaiser) of East Orange, NJ, Angel L. Cruz of Bethlehem, Jose L. Cruz of Bethlehem; brothers, Angel Diaz, Jose Diaz, Miguel Diaz, Alfonso Diaz, Daniel Diaz; sister, Ana Echevarria; 15 grandchildren and 30 great grandchildren.
Services: Viewing prayer service and burial will be Private due to the COVID-19 health restrictions. Arrangements entrusted to James Funeral Home, Bethlehem.
She was the wife of Celestino Cruz. Born in Patillas, Puerto Rico, she was a daughter of the late Secundino and Zorida (Medina) Diaz. She worked as a presser for many years at the former Jayo Neck Wear in Bethlehem and was a parishioner of Holy Infancy R. C. Church, Bethlehem.
She is survived by her children, Luis A. Cruz (Marivel Soto) of Allentown; Rosa Cruz (Rick Kaiser) of East Orange, NJ, Angel L. Cruz of Bethlehem, Jose L. Cruz of Bethlehem; brothers, Angel Diaz, Jose Diaz, Miguel Diaz, Alfonso Diaz, Daniel Diaz; sister, Ana Echevarria; 15 grandchildren and 30 great grandchildren.
Services: Viewing prayer service and burial will be Private due to the COVID-19 health restrictions. Arrangements entrusted to James Funeral Home, Bethlehem.
Visitation
When
Wednesday, May 13th, 2020 9:15am - 10:15am
Location
James Funeral Home & Cremation Service, PC
Address
527 Center Street Bethlehem, PA 18018
Location Information
Between Market and Broad Streets on Center Street.
Additional Information
a Drive up viewing for invited relatives and close friends will be on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 from 9:15 to 10:15 A.M. at the James Funeral Home. Please enter the parking lot from Center Street entrance. All other services are strictly private.
Service Information
Location
James Funeral Home & Cremation Service, PC
Address
527 Center Street Bethlehem, PA 18018
Location Information
Between Market and Broad Streets on Center Street.
Service Extra Info
Services: Viewing prayer service and burial will be Private due to the COVID-19 health restrictions. Arrangements entrusted to James Funeral Home, Bethlehem.
Interment Information
Location
Holy Saviour Cemetery
Address
2575 Linden Street Bethlehem, PA 18017
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