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Goldie Cruz Obituary

GOLDIE CRUZ (NEE PELLER) MERRILLVILLE, IN Goldie Cruz (nee Peller), age 79 of Merrillville, IN, passed away on Saturday, December 8, 2012. Goldie is survived by three daughters: Georgiann (Steve) Pangere, Christine (George) Georgion and Rebecca (Jose Rios) Cruz; seven grandchildren: Angela, Steven, Courtney, and Luke Georgion and Nick, Zoe, and Anthony Pangere; two great grandchildren: Trey and Jacob Georgion; and sister-in-law, Carol Peller. She was preceded in death by her parents: Anthony and Georgia Peller; and two brothers: Thomas and Peter Peller. Goldie was a member of Ss. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral. She was retired from the Lake County Sheriff's Department, after 20 years as a Sergeant of the county jail. She was a member of the Actors Equity Association and A.F.T.R.A. (American Federation of Television and Radio Artists) and also served on the Lake County Precinct Committee organization. Goldie was an accomplished actress, director, and producer. Friends may visit with the family on Tuesday, December 11, 2012 from 2:00 to 8:00 PM at Geisen Funeral and Cremation Services, 7905 Broadway, Merrillville, IN. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, December 12, 2012 at 10:30 AM at Ss. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 8000 Madison St., Merrillville, IN with Fr. Ted Poteres officiating. Interment at Ridgelawn Cemetery in Gary, IN. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Pangere Center at the Chicago Lighthouse, 1850 W. Roosevelt Rd., Chicago, IL. Sign guestbook or view directions at www.GeisenFuneralHome.com 219-769-3322.

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Published by The Times from Dec. 10 to Dec. 11, 2012.

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Tammy Hare

December 13, 2012

I will miss u

Tammy Hare

December 12, 2012

I enjoyed taking care of goldie at springmill. She was kind and wonderful person. She will be missed. Tammy hare

December 12, 2012

Goldie is a spirited soul. I am confident that God will always appreciate her goodness.
With love to all, Geri, Jane and Mom

may the muses continue to smile on the family

Shirley Mumaugh

December 12, 2012

Cheryl Gonzalez

December 11, 2012

Georgiann and Steve and the Pangere Family I am so sorry for your loss, I will keep you all in My Prayers,

December 11, 2012

Our sincere sympathies to you and your family at this saddest of times. Regardless of age, the loss of our mothers is profound indeed. I never knew her, but I know she must have been a wonderful Mom because you are, Georgiann. Boni & Rick

Paula Miller

December 11, 2012

To all of Goldie's family: I have met some of you but not all. My heartfelt condolences to you. I used to call Goldie my 'jail mom' because she always looked out for me and made me do my best. I have her to thank for actually becoming a Sgt.myself. She kept after me :) and I'm thankful. I'm also amazed at what a great actress she was. I saw her in a couple of plays, one was a one-act play lasting over an hour in Evanston,Il. She was amazing! She never left the stage and never missed a line. Goldie was truly an amazing person and a wonderful friend. I will miss her deeply. God Bless to all of you.

December 11, 2012

To the family of Sgt. Goldie Cruz
You have my condolences and prayers.
Sgt. Leto - Lake County Jail

Shirley Mumaugh

December 11, 2012

Becky~
As soon as I saw the headline in the newspaper, I knew it had to refer to your mom. What a remarkable woman who raised remarkable children. May you all have peace and love at this time.

Dorothy OBrien

December 10, 2012

I will always hold vivid fond memories from my childhood with your family. Goldie always encouraged and entertained me. Her smile lit up the room. My deepest sympathies to you girls and your families. She was a force to be reckoned with and an amazing person.

December 10, 2012

Georgiann, I'm sending my deepest sympathies to you and your family at this difficult time. Vickie B. Koutoulas

Rev. Gregory Rucker

December 10, 2012

I will miss Goldie dearly and I expressed that to her before she passed. So many wonderful memories. An awesome lady We spent a lot of time together at SpringMill. to the family my condolences. Stay encourage.

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