John B. Cruz Jr.

Bertie contributed significantly to his community and will be remembered historically. I miss him.

So long Uncle Bertie...
peace and love,
nina (batina)
oxxo

To Ms Britto and the Cruz family, please accept my deepest sympathy. Mr. Cruz was a great man and will be remembered. God bless. Former Councilor Viola Pina

To the Cruz family, my deepest sympathy in your loss of a great hard working man.
the last time I had seen Bertie was at mom's (thelma e.franklin- half sister) funeral, I was glad that Bertie had made it to her service knowing he was ill at the time.
sad to see a lot of the older heads leave.
Even though bertis half sister Thelma kept to her self, she always loved her brother Bertie.
Me ..I'm one of thelma's boy's and cousin.

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead. You are in my prayers.

To The Cruz Family and Dorothy,
We are so sorry for your loss. Bertie was so well liked by everyone he touched. He will always remain in our hearts. You will all be in our thoughts and prayers.

Anne & Robyn Fernandes

My family and I extend condolences to Bertie's family - especially John B. Cruz III and his family; the Cruz Companies and their Staff.

Bertie will be sorely missed. His work ethic was unparalleled! I am eternally greatful for the love of family he exhibited and for the extension of that love to me.

May he rest in peace.

Bertie was a gentlemen and a wonderful dancer. I am thankful to have known him and to have danced with him. What a wonderful life to celebrate.

With love and understanding to all of the family. I have always admired how Uncle Bertie got down and worked beside all of his men - hammering and creating new structures.

I leave the following words for Uncle Bertie's family and friends:

"Death is not the ending, it is turning out the lamp because the dawn has come."

I know he will be watching over all of us.

Love, Edna (Samia)

I want to extend my condolences to the family and at the same time I want to comment on the wonderful life of Bertie. His passing marks an end to a remarkable time that began in Onset and extended to New Bedford and Boston. Although in life Bertie was often recognized and was the recipient of many awards, it would be more adequate that his life story be put in writing. What a wonderful life and it is a fabulous history of his era. It should not be forgotten with his passing.

I was able to spend wonderful times with Bertie but the best time was his trip with me to the Cape Verde Islands. It was his first time visiting the Islands and I was overwhelmed to have him as my guest. It was a family thing with him, Dot and my daughter Brigitte. They really enjoyed each other.

I know it’s a cliché but they don’t make like him anymore. He was one of a kind. I am sad that he is gone but happy that he was here and fortunate to have been related.

My son and I would like to express our deepest sympathy to Mr. Bertie's family. If it wasn't for the person he was, I wouldn't have what I have to this day. May God continue to be a Blessing to you all.

May you rest in peace. You have been an inspiration to everyone that was blessed to know you. My prayers are with the family.

The LeBeau Family of Boston