Luis Anthony Cruz

Luis Anthony Cruz was born in Cataño, Puerto Rico, on February 10, 1949, to Hermogenes

Comas and Carmen Cruz. Luis moved to Philadelphia as a young man. He enjoyed working

with his hands, building computers, working around the house and tinkering with his many tools.

Luis enlisted in the USMC in 1968 and served until 1974. During his tenure in the USMC, he

reached the rank of Corporal and was awarded the Vietnamese Service Medal, the Vietnamese

Campaign Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, and the Combat Action Ribbon.

In 1977, Luis married Ana Lydia Rodriguez and they had 2 children, Adam Luis Cruz (Ildelis)

and Angela Cruz Rosado (Gilbert). Though their relationship ended Luis and Ana remained

friends. Luis then sacrificially took on the role of single father and raised his children with tender

love and dedication.

In 2009, after 32 years of service, Luis retired as a supervisor for the Liquor Control Board of

Pennsylvania. He was a hard worker and an extraordinary human being who gave selflessly to

many but yet remained an intensely private person. Luis had an infectious smile and was

always ready to lend a hand.

He was a devoted father and grandfather to Adam Jacob Cruz, Angelica Jocelyn Cruz, Vincente

Manuel Diaz and Viviana Michelle Diaz. He loved his children and grandchildren very much and

would welcome any and every opportunity to spend time with them.

Luis, a humble and simple man with extreme love for his family and friends passed away on

June 18th, 2023, at the young age of 74. He will be greatly missed by all those that have been

touched by his gentle love and his many acts of kindness.

Military Funeral Honors and Interment of ashes will be held at

Washington Crossing National Cemetery,

830 Highland Rd, Newtown, PA 18940

July 6, 2023, at 2:30 pm.