WORCESTER – Ana D. Cruz, age 61, passed away on Sunday, January 30, 2022 at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester. Born in New York, NY, she was the daughter of Gilbert Torres and Justina Cruz.
Although she wasn’t born in Worcester, Ana enjoyed everything about the city and never left after moving here. She worked as a Personal Care Representative for many years at Christopher Heights before continuing her career at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester for over fifteen years. A giving and caring person by nature, Ana’s work came easy to her. She has a passion for helping those in need. Not only did she enjoy her work, she truly cared for her co-workers. She was known to bring all sorts of home-cooked meals for her friends at work whenever she could.
In her spare time, she enjoyed reading, cooking for family and friends, and traveling back home to New York when able.
She leaves behind her two sons, Xavier Harrigan-Cruz and, Anthony Cruz of SC; a brother, Dino Torres of FL; a sister, Maria Torres of Worcester; and many other relatives, friends, and colleagues.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Ana’s family from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm on Monday, February 7th at the Kelly Funeral Home, 154 Lincoln St., Worcester. A celebration of life will follow at 12:00 pm at the Kelly Funeral Home.