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Danilia Cruise Obituary

Danilia Jay Cruise ItalyDanilia Jay Cruise passed away February 8, 2013. Born in New Hampshire, she was the daughter of Florence Burke Cruz and the late Frank- lin D. Cruz. Raised in Round Lake, NY, she was a 1978 gradu- ate of Shenendehowa Central School. She earned a bache- lor's degree from State Univer- sity of New York, Albany. She lived in Florida for sev- eral years before moving to Santa Maria, Italy, in 2000. She made many friends there, and was known as The American. She is survived by her moth- er, brother and sister-in-law, Dimitri and Carla Cruzoni; nephew, Spenser Cruzoni; aunt, Irene Jones; uncle, Rich- ard Jones; cousins, Anthony Jones and wife, Lynn, and their children, Tony, Nina and Elena. Danilia has been laid to rest in Italy, her adopted home. There will be a memorial serv- ice at Christ the Savior Eastern Orthodox Church, 349 East Line Road, Ballston Lake, NY at 7 p.m. Friday, February 22. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Danilia's name to the Animal Protective Foun- dation of Schenectady, 53 Maple Avenue, Scotia, 12302.

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Published by The Daily Gazette Co. from Feb. 20 to Feb. 21, 2013.

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February 14, 2014

May God comfort your heart and strengthen you.

February 23, 2013

Dear Florence,

Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and your family. We are glad we saw the obituary in time to attend the memorial for Danilia. We didn't know Danilia but it is so sad to lose a daughter. Sincerely, Jean and Joan Cramer

February 23, 2013

Dear Florence,

You have our deepest sympathy. We didn't know Danilia but it is still hard to lose a daughter. Sincerely, Jean & Joan Cramer

February 21, 2013

May the God of all comfort grant your family peace at this time. (1 Cor. 1:3,4)

Paul Osborne

February 21, 2013

I am deeply saddened to hear of Danilia's passing. She was like a little sister to me at one time. I will truly miss her.
Paul Osborne

Laurie

February 21, 2013

So sorry to hear of Danilia's passing. I knew her many years ago. Cherish the wonderful memories of a beautiful free spirit. She will remain in your hearts forever and a day.

Shawna Thompson

February 21, 2013

Florence, my heartfelt sympathy goes out to you.

Roger & Linda Cleveland

February 20, 2013

Florence, you and your family have our sincerest Condolences. We are keeping of you in our thoughts and prayers.

Meribeth Hughes

February 20, 2013

I am so very sorry to hear of Danilia's passing. My condolences to her family. I have many fond memories of her. She & I used to have such fun together.

Gail Zurakowski-Hessney

February 20, 2013

My deepest sympathy to the Cruise Family. I went to Shen with Danilia from Elementary School through High School and I made my First Holy Communion with her. She had a great laugh and loved art.

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