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Richard Cruz Obituary

CRUZ, RICHARD C. 28, passed tragically on January 25th. He was the son of the late Randall J. and Marie A. Cruz. He survived by 4 brothers, Randall Cruz Jr. Robert B. Cruz, George Plante, Raymond Plante, 2 sisters, Cherie Cruz and Renee M. Cruz and many nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his paternal grandmother, Beatrice Cruz and an Uncle Cesar Cruz Jr. Calling hours will be held Monday from 6 to 8pm in the Keefe Funeral Home, Five Higginson Ave, Lincoln. Burial will be private. For online condolences visit www.thekeefefuneralhome.com

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Published by The Providence Journal on Jan. 29, 2012.

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Buddy Dacosta

February 28, 2012

Buddy this my final Goodbye, forever in my heart Rich may you R.I.P.!!!!

Garry Morgan

February 9, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family in your time of sorrow. May you find comfort and peace in knowing that your beloved Richard now resides with the Heavenly Father.

Iveth Ahumada-Rankine

February 8, 2012

Please accept my most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time.

TINA BAPTISTA

February 3, 2012

TO THE CRUZ FAMILY...SO SRY FOR YOUR LOSS...RICHARD WAS A WONDERFUL YOUNG MAN AND HE WILL BE MISSED...PRAYERS TO ALL OF YOU...TINA BAPTISTA AND FAMILY....MUCH LOVE...

February 3, 2012

TO THE CRUZ FAMILY...SO SRY FOR YOUR LOSS...RICHARD WAS A WONDERFUL YOUNG MAN AND HE WILL BE MISSED...PRAYERS TO ALL OF YOU...TINA BAPTISTA AND FAMILY....MUCH LOVE...

Jackie

February 2, 2012

My thoughts and prayers have been with your family. I am a friend of Herlene and Danny, and I know they are devastated by this wonderful young man's loss. May God bless you all.

Denise Gonzalez

February 2, 2012

My prayers go out to you and your family......

February 1, 2012

So very sorry for your loss...

natasha brown

February 1, 2012

To the Cruz family:
I'm sorry that all this has happened. I haven't seen Richard in a year or so, but was just thinkin of him a few weeks back. I loved Rich like he was my brother and I will miss him.

Jeri Askew

February 1, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you, George, Raymond, Randy, Robert, Cherie, and Renee, Grandma Beatrice and Uncle Caesar and all your nieces and newpews. May you all find comfort in the love you all have for each other and your faith in God. Love you all, Jeri and family

BUDDY

January 31, 2012

I will like to send my deepest and sincere condolence to The Cruz Family... Buddy ur always gonna b here with me!!!

Buddy Dacosta

January 31, 2012

"BUDDY" you will ALWAYS b in my heart forever!! My home will never b the same BUDDY without you especially in the summer (ur favorite) but I no I here and always will b just no that I'm praying for u

Seamus Slade

January 30, 2012

Hey Coach,
I wish I could have made it today. I planned on being there but I got hurt in a game of street hockey and ending up at the doctors office. I am thinking of you and your family and hope to see you soon. I am so sorry that you lost your brother.
Seamus Slade

Jenn Salois

January 30, 2012

My condolences go out to his family. He was a kind man with a great personality. He will be missed. Jenn

Amanda Thompson

January 30, 2012

Im so sorry for your loss. i was a friend of rich's. He had such a beautiful personality and a great sense of humor. R.I.P Richard.
Love Amanda

Vickie Brewer

January 30, 2012

I am a friend of Herlene (Puppy) and Danny (Chico). I am so very sorry for your loss. May Richard R.I.P., until he comes back in the resurrection! God Bless you.

Monica Benoit

January 30, 2012

I am so sorry about your brother.. My heart goes out to all of you. Monica

Nancy Coogan

January 30, 2012

Rob and family, I am so very sorry for the loss of your brother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this most difficult time. Nancy Coogan, Broad Rock Middle School

January 30, 2012

R.I.P your neighbors at Lawn Terrace.

Donna Warren

January 29, 2012

I am so very sorry for the loss you have all suffered... May Richard rest in peace with the lord.God Bless

STACY GORE

January 29, 2012

I'M VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, I DIDN'T KNOW RICHARD BUT I'M WISHING I DID, R.I.P....

Stephanie Wallace

January 29, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Such a beautiful life cut short by tragedy. You are enjoying the after life with your mom and dad, WAY too soon unfortunately.
Love David, MaryAnn, Shawn & Stephanie Lithgoe

January 29, 2012

so sorry to the cruz and plante family , you are all in my prayers , there was no reason for this alls i can say is god must of had a plan hes in a better place than any of us now ! love you all very much john, tracey lendry,and family!

Jason Ugarte

January 29, 2012

Gone....but never forgotten! R.I.P Rich!

Barbara

January 29, 2012

I am so very sorry for the loss of this wonderful young man, I did not know Richard, but I have heard some wonderful things about him and know he will be missed very much.
I want to say to the love ones Richard left behind, I am very sorry for your pain, God Bless each and every one.

pauline flanagan / auntie

January 29, 2012

my sincere sympathy to all of little richards family may you R.I.P richard. hopfuly justice will be surved.
love,

Sam Bynum

January 29, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Robert Hanson

January 29, 2012

dear Rchard we will love and miss you. you will never be forgotten. you will always stay in our hearts and memories. R.I.P
- Robert Hanson SR. Amber Hanson Silva

Herlene Ugarte

January 29, 2012

Richard you will always be in our hearts.
Love you forever...........God Bless~
Herlene & Danny

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