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Brian Cruz Obituary
His laughter was recognizable anywhere and his smile was unmatched. He was not only loved and adored by his wife and children, but fiercely loved by his grand babies. Brian was an avid gym attendee, who went to work out and socialize. He was such a kind spirit and everyone's best friend.
Brian was blessed with a large and loving family. He was preceded in death by his father Joseph Cruz and sister Joyce Peno.
He is survived by his mother Anna Cruz, his wife Sheri Cruz, his siblings Paul, Nancy, Joseph, and Alvin, his children Jordan, McKenzie, Alexandria, Juliana, and Angel, and his Grand babies, Zander, Vincent, and Olive.
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Ken Ake
October 19, 2022
Brian was a true Class Act! Always a smile and positive attitude. We are so sorry to hear of his passing! Such a down to earth man. Thank You for your service to our nation and community. We all will miss you brother!
Janell Johnson
October 6, 2022
brian was always such a light in the gym! wasn´t close with him but will miss seeing him! rip brian
Mike Peek
October 5, 2022
Brian was truly one of a kind. His smile was unmatched and his heart was made of gold. He always had a kind word and an open ear if you chose to use it. I can´t express how much his words meant to me in a time of my life where I was lost and needed direction. Thank you Brian for being the words of wisdom and compassion I needed. You will be missed and remembered always.
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Rob Robinson
October 3, 2022
Sheri and entire family I AM ROCKED IN AWE. Brian was my true Ranger Brother. When we first met a few years back we
Connected like two peas in a pod It was even a stronger bond him being Puerto Rican and me being Panamanian. Our track record as growing up from childhood to older adults have been mirrored one in the same; we were true brothers from different mothers. Brian always brought some much sunshine to my life everytime I would see him; a big ol papa bear. I loved this guy truly and boy oh boy did he love his entire family; he spoke immensely about Shari and as far as his grandkids that was always a talk any and everyone we Talked. We were so close we kept each other accountable. Unfortunately the week of his passing I never CHECKED IN! Everyone that reads this please checkin on any and everytime on your loved ones. Truly I´m lost for words!!! I´m having a hard time swallowing this. Love and peace be with him and his family. Heaven received a true soldier! I love you brother. Rangers Lead The Way!!!!!!!!!!!!
Don Carr
October 2, 2022
Worked with Brian several years at the jail. The most likable person I ever had the pleasure of knowing. He will be missed. Brian you were the best.
Carrie Waldron
October 2, 2022
Brian was such a friendly face to see at the gym. I met Brian at LA Fitness years ago and continued to see him at UFC Fit every week. He was such a kind and friendly person. Easy to talk to. Always smiling. He will be greatly missed!
Caycee Hale
October 1, 2022
I'm so sorry for your loss. Brian was an entire vibe and positive energy. I met him over a year ago at UFC fit. I was having a rough day, two weeks out from a competition and just tired and grumpy. He came right up to me and said some very encouraging words that will stick with me for the rest of my life. He has been my friend ever since. Brian was definitely one of my favorite people and he is so, so missed. I can't stress this enough when I say that Brian was one of a kind. He just had this way of making everyone feel like they mattered and just safe. Like I knew if Brian was at the gym, everything was going to be okay. He is so missed and the gym will never ever be the same without his presence. We miss you Brian. :(
Lisa
September 30, 2022
I met Brian at UFC gym over a year ago. He always stuck out to me because he was the first person to ever say hi to me there. I saw him there almost every day and there wasn't a day he didn't say hi- whether it was a wave, head nod, fist bump or saying hi as he walked by. And he was the most encouraging person there- giving people praise, giving a nod of approval, a thumbs up or simply telling people they're doing a good job. He talked to anyone and everyone there. He was hands down the most social person there that everyone loved. He was always smiling- one person called him sunshine. Our gym community is heartbroken. His loss is being felt immensely. Sending all my love to his family and friends.
Sandy Stumpf
September 30, 2022
I actually only met Brian a hand full of times with him helping his beautiful wife Sheri @ Curves in Puyallup Wa that she Owned-
His smile said it all-
Our condolences to the entire family- My husband & I will be out of State for his celebration of life-
Sending lots of love & prayers
Gary Veyera
September 30, 2022
I've known Brian since he was a youngster as we grew up on the same street. Then we were able to get together in St. Pete., FL when he came to visit his brother Paul. I had the pleasure of taking them to dinner and we got to relive some of the past. I know his RI family well. His Mom & Dad (R.I.P. "Joe Feet"), sister Nancy and brother Paul. Though I was 4 years or so older than Brian it was truly a pleasure to see him again in Florida. Love the photo as he always had that incredibly brilliant smile on his face. I was devastated when I heard of his passing. He will be truly missed by many. May he Rest In Eternal Peace. I wish I could be there to say goodbye to a truly special friend.
Joiceann Spencer
September 30, 2022
So very sorry for your loss.,
Brian was "one in a million" caring & loving friend.
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