Hector Manuel Cruz, Sr., 70, of Bethlehem, passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 in St. Luke's Hospital, Bethlehem. He was the beloved husband of Carmen (Ortiz) Cruz. Born in Corozal, Puerto Rico, he was a son of the late Primitivo and Isabel (Santiago) Cruz. He worked as a mechanic for many years and loved working on cars. He was also a welder and had worked for McNeal Construction Co. Hector was a parishioner of Holy Infancy Catholic Church, Bethlehem.

Survivors: In addition to his wife Carmen, he is survived by his Daughter, Brenda Lee Cruz (Companion Martin L. Gross of Bethlehem; Hector M. Cruz, Jr. of Bethlehem; brothers and sisters, Diane I. Cruz, Maria E. Cruz (Ramon E. Ramos), Antonio Cruz (Eleodora Cruz), Margarita Cruz, Aurea L. Cruz, Primitivo Cruz, Jr., Brunilda Calixto (Louis Calixto), Roberto Cruz (Charito Cruz), Juan C. Cruz (Nitza Cruz), Isabel Rodriguez, Iris Z. Cruz, Carlos A. Cruz, Carlos A. Cruz (Teresa Cruz), 5 grandchildren; many Nieces and Nephews. He was also preceded in death in addition to his parents by, brothers and sisters, Dariz (Carmen L. Cruz), Oscar Cruz, Gloria E. Cruz (Radames Cancel), Angel L. Cruz (Sol Evelyn Cruz) and Hector M. Cruz (Carmen Cruz).v

Services: Due to the health crisis, Viewing and funeral services are private. We ask that relatives and friends please keep the family in your thoughts and prayers over the coming days as they prepare to bury their husband, father, grandfather and brother. Arrangements are entrusted to the JAMES FUNERAL HOME, Bethlehem. More info at www.jamesfuneralhome.org.

Graveside services will be LIVE STREAMED to the James Funeral Home and Cremation Service PC - Facebook Page. beginning approximately 12:30 P.M.. The services will remain on the facebook page for about 4 hours before being removed.