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Paul Cruz Obituary
December 12, 1937 - February 7, 2022
Paul Cruz, great husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed peacefully on Monday, February 7th, in Boise, Idaho, his home for the past 30 years.
Paul was born at St. Luke's Hospital in San Francisco on December 12, 1937, where he grew up in the Mission District. He was the youngest of three children to Sylvester Sr. and Edna (Wayne) Cruz. His sister, Sylvia (Bruno), and his brother, Syl Jr., all preceded him in passing.
In 1954, he met the love of his life, the former Myrna Scafidi, where they created a love story for the ages over the past 67 years. He was a veteran of the Marine Corps Reserves, serving during the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962.
Paul was a fine athlete, excelling in basketball, golf and tennis. His go-to hook shot was nearly unstoppable. In the 60's and 70's, he was a coach at Corpus Christi Grammar School, and later, he assisted the Tennis program at City College of San Francisco. He continued teaching tennis and golf to youth and college groups after his move to Boise.
Paul was a proud member of legendary Teamster Local 85, and after driving truck for several companies, was voted into Union office where he was a great friend and advocate for his Teamster brothers and sisters in his role as Dispatcher.
He is survived by his loving wife, Myrna, and his children Dennis (Shirley), Vicki Schaffer (Randy), Steve (Sheri), and Ken (Lori). He will be missed by his grandchildren- Jennifer Cruz, Stephanie Stewart (Jerremy) and Kevin Cruz, Lauren Dalton (Josh), Alyssa Flynn (Mitchell), and Chris Schaffer (Courtney Compton), Paul, Jimmy and Eva Cruz, and Jordan and Jacob Cruz. His great-grandchildren, Gabe and Samantha Stewart, and Carter Dalton remember him with love, as well as countless other relatives and friends.
"Paulie" was a friend to all. Always quick with a joke, or a kind word, he made friends wherever he went. He will be truly missed.
No public service is planned. Paul was a great believer in the powers of St. Jude. Any donation to St Jude's Children's Research Hospitals at www.stjude.org would be much appreciated.
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Memories and Condolences
for Paul Cruz
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David Garduno
December 17, 2024
My condolences to Paul Cruz he was a great man and he was my dispatcher at local 85 and I also did kung fu with Steve Cruz please have Steve call me at 415-596-3389 God bless you happy holidays
Mike Costa
February 20, 2022
My deepest sympathies to Myrna and all the children. Had a great time in the 70's coaching the Cruz boys at Crocker Amazon. Paul was always quick with a joke and a great supporter. R.I.P.
Steven Murphy
February 16, 2022
RIP Paul Cruz , I will always remember your family and our shared friendship on Francis street. You had wonderful parents and we had some great memories of our childhood in the Excelsior.
Carolyn Barberini Dame
February 16, 2022
Many prayers for strength for the whole family sent your way. I have so many fun P.A.L. memories with our families.
Mike Kent
February 14, 2022
Dear Cruz Family-
So sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. Many good times at Corpus Christi. My condolences for your loss.
Angie Cruz
February 14, 2022
All my best memories include My Uncle Paul, Aunt Myrn and cousins growing up and to this day. I will miss him and knowing he was always just a phone call away. Always there to make you smile make you laugh especially when you needed it. Thank you for your love, support and guidance.
Love you Uncle Paul.
Angie
Tony and Trish George
February 14, 2022
Condolences to the Cruz Family
May Paul R I P
Debbie and Randy Carrell
February 14, 2022
So sorry to hear about Paul. He truly was one of the good guys in this world. Always a huge smile and hug, and you knew he meant it. Condolences to Myrna and the family, RIP Paul.
Jon Kurpinsky
February 13, 2022
Condolences to Dennis and Shirley and the entire Cruz family. I remember your Dad from the high school years and the legend he was coaching at Corpus Christi during the years I was coaching at OLM. Prayers for Mr. Cruz and the family during this difficult time.
Terri Murphy Mino
February 13, 2022
So sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Cruz. I have very fond memories of his mom and dad and the entire Cruz family as they were so much a part of our childhood. May he Rest In Peace.
Vicki (Cruz) Schaffer
February 13, 2022
Dad was a character for sure. We didn´t always see eye-to-eye but he loved all his wife and kids with a passion. It´s hard to believe we won´t see him again. I know he loved life but his body knew it was time. Love you Dad.
John Scully
February 13, 2022
I was one of many members of Teamsters Local 85 that worked out of the hiring hall in 1972. Paul was very good at dispatching workers to the various jobs. Paul was always nice to me. My condolences to his family in this difficult time.
Dennis
February 13, 2022
Dad, we miss you.
Ken Viola
February 13, 2022
Condolences to the Cruz family. May Paul RIP!
Tim Murphy
February 12, 2022
Sorry to here about Mr. Cruz
Brian & Terri White
February 11, 2022
Words cannot explain the proper condolences to the entire Cruz Family as to what a special man Paul was to so many. God Bless and May he Rest In Peace.
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