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Richard Lawrence "Grady" de la Cruz

1992 - 2013

Richard de la Cruz Obituary

de la Cruz, Richard Lawrence "Grady" Born on December 26, 1992 in Syracuse, New York. Born to Eternal Life on August 21. 2013 Madison, Wisconsin. Beloved son of Norberto (Norie) and Lourdes (Lot). Also survived by aunt Angie, aunt Aya and uncle Pete; cousins Gab, Shani, Tristan, MJ and Samantha, and countless "Titos", "Titas" and other "Insans" in the Milwaukee area, other relatives and many friends. Graduate of St. Jude's Catholic Grade school and Marquette University High School. Attended Marquette University (2years) and University of Wisconsin - Madison for Occupational Psyschology. Visitation Saturday, August 24, 2013 from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM at the Funeral Home with Mass of Christian Burial at 2 PM at St. Matthias Catholic Church (9306 W. Beloit Rd.) Refreshments at Philippine Community Center, Zablocki Park (3717 W. Howard) 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM. Perhaps my time seemed all too brief; Don't lengthen it now with undue grief. Lift up your heart and share with me; God wanted me now, God set me free. (excerpt from poem entitled "I'm Free")

Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Aug. 24, 2013.
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Lourdes and Norberto,

I am so sorry to hear this devastating news. I remember Grady (my daughter Audrey's classmate at St. Jude) as such a delightful boy and with the most wonderful and devoted parents. My heart goes out to you and your angel in heaven.

Patricia Kealey Zimmerman

September 18, 2013

Bob and I are sorry to hear about the death of your wonderful son.He was a GREAT Young Man!! He was also one of of the great students I had in third grade at St. Jude's school. He will surely be missed by all of his family and friends.
Our Love, Prayers and Hugs to all of you at this time.
P.S. We got the news out here in Houston, TX. We are on our way to San Antonio tomorrow and will be back in Milwaukee on September 10th. We will talk to you when we get back.

Love You All,
Bob and Dorothy Fuelling ( Schneider-Fuelling)

Dorothy Schneider-Fuelling

August 30, 2013

Norie and Lot,

Our deepest sympathy in this difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Tito and Tess Mendoza

August 30, 2013

So sorry to hear about Grady.

Rebecca Forbes

August 29, 2013

Norie, my deepest sympathies to you and your family. God bless you all.

Eric Tan

August 26, 2013

my deepest sympathy lourdes. lynn dondlinger

August 26, 2013

Lourdes, I was so sorry to hear about your beloved Grady. Please know that you and your husband are in my thoughts and prayers as you mourn his tragic loss.

Diane Munzenmaier

August 25, 2013

Norie, I know words can't begin to touch the pain in your heart, but do know that I care and am sending a warm hug your way.

Debbie Sutcliffe

August 24, 2013

We are truly sorry to hear about the death of your beloved son, Grady... Our prayers and our thoughts are with you and your entire family.

May GOD grant you strength, comfort and peace that HE alone can give..

Although we haven't met, we feel sorrow for your loss..

Eternal rest unto Grady
O LORD and let perpetual light shine upon him and may he rest in peace.

Our faith tells us and we believe that JESUS will walk with you both and HE will hold you in the palm of HIS hand during this difficult time as you mourn and grieve the death of your only son.

GOD Bless,

Mike and Evelyn Yamat

August 24, 2013

Our deepest Sympathy for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you. May peace and compfort find you at this difficult time.

August Yamat

August 24, 2013

Roberto & Lourdes, while We have never met our sons were friends and we did have the pleasure of meeting Grady. I remember him as a wonderful handsome young man. He will be missed by all he touched. May our Catholic faith be your rock through this difficult time.

God Bless

The Gavic Family

August 23, 2013

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10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Bevsek-Verbick Funeral Home and Crematory - West Allis

10210 West Lincoln Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53227

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Mass of Christian Burial

2:00 p.m.

St. Matthias Catholic Church

9306 W. Beloit Rd., WI

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