WORCESTER-Carmelo Cruz, 60, of Worcester died Wednesday, December 1st in Rose Monahan Hospice House. He leaves a daughter, Elizabeth LopezDeVictoria of New York; a son, Andy Cruz of Fitchburg; two grandchildren, Rodney and Shania; a longtime friend, Ruth Collins of Worcester; his siblings, Lucila and Jose Manuel Morales of Bayamon, PR, Rafael Morales of Rochester, NY, Carmen Morales and Antonia Cruz of Clinton, and Ana Cruz of Palm Bay, FL. He was predeceased by two brothers, Mario Marrero and Jose Cruz.
Carmelo was born in Bayamon, Puerto Rico the son of Andres Cruz and Juana Santos. He was a member of New Arising Christian Church in Millbury. Carmelo was a machine operator at many manufacturing companies in Clinton before retiring.
The funeral is Monday, December 6th with a service at 11:00 AM in O’CONNOR BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 592 Park Avenue. Burial will be in Hope Cemetery. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to New Arising Christian Church, 138 Worcester Providence Turnpike, Millbury, MA 01527.