Raphael Emilio Cruz

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Raphael Emilio Cruz of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, passed away on October 25, 2025. He was 57 years old. Born on May 14, 1968 in Rio Piedras Puerto Rico. He was the son of Jorge Cruz and Gladys Minerva Rivera Nieves.
He is survived by his mother Gladys, his 6 children Raphael, Matthew, Crystal, Jeremiah, Isaiah and Samuel, 9 grandchildren, 5 Siblings, Jorge Cruz, Doris Alvarado, Emily Morales, Ada Rivera and Israel Sanabria. He was preceded in death by his father, Jorge Cruz.
Celebration of life with family will be held Monday, November 10, 2025.
Arrangements entrusted to Raffeo-DiCecco Memorial Home. (610) 630-3259 To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Raphael, please visit our floral store.

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