Elizabeth Cruz

Elizabeth Cruz obituary, Stratford, NJ

Elizabeth Cruz

Elizabeth Cruz Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Zale Funeral Home - Stratford on Jan. 30, 2026.
Elizabeth Joyce "Lizzy" Cruz (new Sutton)

Elizabeth Joyce Cruz, lovingly known as Lizzy of Stratford New Jersey was born on March 25, 1986 in Camden New Jersey passed January 27,2026.

Born to Nancy Sutton and Terry Maniette , raised by her loving grandparents Elizabeth Boydo and Walter Boydo.

Lizzy worked for the Wawa Corporation for many years throughout Southern New Jersey. She was a very kind and helpful person who loved to cook for others. She kept her circle of people small but once she loved you she loved you hard and unwavering.

She leaves behind her son Shane Cruz and stepdaughter Alexa Cruz with her previous husband Ralph Cruz. She leaves behind her dear friend Brian and her cat babies Magic, Trick, Treat and Nudge who she loved very much.

She leaves behind her sister Stetson Ferrigno, her nephews Robert and Casper and nieces Ruby and Charlie.

Her Aunt Debbie and Uncle Pete who she cared for with great tenacity throughout many health complications over the last couple of years.

She will be greatly missed by Aunts Linda, Emma and Rose, and many cousins.

Please feel free to come say a few kind words or share a memory.

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February 7, 2026

Mercedes posted to the memorial.

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January 31, 2026

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Mercedes

February 7, 2026

You will be missed so much, we miss you!!!

Michael Murphy

January 31, 2026

I worked with Liz at wawa she was a very happy person what a shock this is

Dawn Redding

January 31, 2026

Lizzy you were such a kind loving person !!! I´m glad you got to meet my grandson and hold him ! My god bless your family ! You will be very missed !!!!

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