Photo courtesy of Byles Memorial Home - New London
Oct 11, 1961 - Jul 22, 2025
Remembering Jeff, he always knew how to make life fun. I still smile thinking about the laughs we all had when we were together. He was such a good part of that chapter in my life, and I hope wherever you are now, there’s peace.
My thoughts are with your family — wishing them comfort.
Cherie
Cherie Montalvo
September 02, 2025 | Friend
Jeff, was a zany, happy and caring soul. We worked together for many years at Foxwoods and he kept in touch even after I moved to Texas. I will miss him more than can be imagined. There are so many things that can be said of him, for me, he was a light in this world, and he will never be forgotten.
Bob Gillis
August 14, 2025 | TX | Friend
So glad we got to spend some time together, some laughs, hugs and kisses.
Miss you soooooooo much cousin. You were more than a cousin you were also my friend and we could talk on the phone for hours, gonna miss that. I love rest in peace and no more pain.
Roberta (Birdie) Neto -Lacayo
August 13, 2025 | Waterford, CT | Family
I am going to miss you so much and your silly and food pics...
I am going to miss your daily calls and your silly food pictures.
Alicia Lyda
August 08, 2025 | Groton, CT | Family
Wayne & Janice Monty
August 06, 2025 | Uncasville, CT | Coworker
Glad we got together last year.Rest in peace my friend.
Harold Colbeth
August 05, 2025 | Waterford, CT | Friend
Jeff will sadly be missed for his great sense of humor and caring soul his oldest brother Clemente Delacruz jr
Clemente Delacruz
August 01, 2025 | FL | Brother
Alicia and hubby, and family,
We send (( Hugs)) and our Condolences to you and the family.
Alicia you were so good to him calling to make sure he made it to his dialysis
Appointments, and when he didn't making another appointment for him to make it there, going over to make sure his cats were fed. So much you did for him. All this while helping out taking care of your father in law in your home. You and your hubby deserve some down time now. Will keep you all in our...
Evelyn M Lange
August 01, 2025 | Groton, CT | Friend
Enjoyed my time with you at eb rip My friend
Robert J Johnson
August 01, 2025 | Groton, CT | Friend
Jeffrey Michael Delacruz, 63 of Waterford, died Tuesday July 22, 2025, at the Lawrence and Memorial Hospital in New London. He was a true courageous fighter until the end.
Jeffrey was born October 11, 1961in Groton to Clemente Delacruz and Gloria Neto Delacruz, they preceded him in death.
He worked at a Foxwoods Casino and Electric Boat as a plumbing engineer. Even though he was a hard worker, he had fun doing it. He made sure he lightened the task with his humor and made his coworkers laugh along the way.
Jeff was a truly an original. He wore “out of the box” shirts and had an abundance of clothes, shoes, and hats to coordinate his outfits. He liked fishing, playing guitar and listening to 80’s rock music. Jeff had a specific weakness…impulse buying TV ad products. He had many gadgets and contraptions to do almost anything. Some of the items created laughter. He strived to have everyone laughing in the room.
Jeff had a sensitive side as well. He would make sure everyone had a meal in their belly and a shirt on their back.
Jeff loved each member of his family in his own unique way. He is survived by sons: Nicholas Delacruz and his wife Rachel, and Aaron Delacruz; daughter: Kory Desautels and her husband Nicholas; brothers: Clemente “Butch” Delacruz, Kenneth Delacruz, Mark Delacruz and David Delacruz; grandchildren: Caolan Johnson, Reilly Johnson, Lilliana Desautels and Olivia Desautels. His cats, Ramsey and Caesar, they were like family to him.
Also, a special “thank you” to his niece Alicia Lyda and her husband Jeremy, who provided care and companionship to the last few years.
Besides his parents he was preceded in death by sister Mona Kupka
A Memorial Visitation is scheduled Tuesday August 12, 2025, from 4:00pm to 6:00pm at the Byles Memorial Home, 99 Huntington Street in New London.
Donations may be made in Jeffrey’s memory to the Connecticut Humane Society, 169 Old Colchester Road, Quaker Hill, CT 06375.
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