Obituary of Francisco "Tony" A Cruz

Francisco “Tony” Cruz, 70, of Beverly, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, Monday January 21, 2019 after a sudden decline in health. Tony was born April 11, 1948 in the Dominican Republic to Francisco Cruz and Georgina Cruz (Jimenez). He was a charismatic, warm-hearted man; a natural storyteller and an avid musician with a passion for playing the guitar and singing. He was known by all that knew him as a man with music in his heart and that poured out of his soul, which he shared by participating for many years in the St. John's Church choir in Peabody, MA. He enjoyed being in family gatherings as much as those around him enjoyed him being there. He had a way about him that was warm and full of life; easily making people laugh with his jokes and anecdotes, but his greatest love was for his wife and children. He is survived by his wife, Fior, his son Andy and his daughters Erica, Natalie and Mirtha; his two grandchildren, Idalys and Noah, his siblings Tavo, Fello, Javier, Melba, Julito, Fabio and Ada, as well as many nieces and nephews whom all remember him with love. Services will be held Thursday January 24, 4-8pm at Conway, Cahill-Brodeur Funeral Home, 82 Lynn St. in Peabody. There will be an additional viewing on Friday 9:30am-10:30am, followed by a mass at 11am at St. John's Church, 16 Church St. in Peabody. Francisco "Tony" Cruz, de 70 años, de Beverly MA., falleció en paz rodeado por su familia, el lunes 21 de enero de 2019, luego de una repentina disminución de la salud. Tony nació el 11 de abril de 1948 en la República Dominicana, y se une a sus padres Francisco Cruz y Georgina Cruz (Jiménez). Era un hombre carismático, de buen corazón; un narrador natural y un ávido músico apasionado en tocar la guitarra y cantar. Siempre fue conocído como un hombre con música en su corazón, que le salia del alma, algo que compartió con todos aparte de haber sido durante muchos años integrante de el coro de la Iglesia de St. John en Peabody, MA. Disfrutaba estar en reuniones familiares tanto como los que lo rodeaban disfrutaban de él estando allí. Tenía una manera de ser cálida y llena de vida. Hacía reír fácilmente a la gente con sus chistes y anécdotas, pero su mayor amor era por su esposa e hijos. Le sobreviven su esposa, Fior, su hijo Andy y sus hijas Erica, Natalie y Mirtha; sus dos nietos, Idalys y Noah, sus hermanos Tavo, Fello, Javier, Melba, Julito, Fabio y Ada, así como muchos sobrinos y sobrinas quienes los recuerdan con mucho amor. Los servicios se llevarán a cabo el jueves 24 de enero, de 4 a 8 pm en Conway, Cahill-Brodeur Funeral Home, 82 Lynn St. en Peabody. Habrá una visita adicional en la funeraria el viernes 25 de enero de 9:30 am a 10:30 am, seguido por la misa de cuerpo presente de 11am a 12pm en la iglesia de St. John, 16 Church St. Peabody. Special Note : Papito lindo, te quiero, te adoro, te amo. Siempre has sido la luz de mi vida y lo seguiras siendo siempre. Descansa en paz. Tu hija – Erica