Obituary of Jose A. Cruz

Cruz, Jose A. "Papo" age 60 of Paterson at rest in Hackensack on December 17, 2016. Beloved husband of Nilda Torres of Paterson. Loving Father of Mariana Torres, Chantel Alva and her husband Jorge and Delores Torres, all of Paterson and Angel Cruz of Tampa, FL, Jose Martinez and Eddie Martinez, both of Paterson. Dear son of Martina Cruz of Paterson and the late Jacinto Cruz. Dear brother of Maria Torres and her husband Jose of Paterson and the late Angel Cruz. Loving grandfather of Angelica Alva, Jasmine Abadia and Kaylyn Martinez. He is also leaving behind his two beloved pet Chihuahuas, Nipa and Paloma. Born in Yabocoa, Puerto Rico, he has lived in Paterson since 1961. He was a Supervisor for the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission, Wayne for many years before retiring in 2015. Mr. Cruz was a parishioner of St. Therese R.C. Church, Paterson. He loved Salsa music and followed Frankie Ruiz. He was an avid N.Y. Giants fan. He was free spirited and he cherished time spent with his family. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral from the Festa Memorial Funeral Home, 111 Union Blvd., Totowa, on Friday at 9:45 AM. Funeral Mass to follow at St. Terese R.C. Church, Paterson at 10:30 AM. Interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Totowa. Relatives and friends may visit Thursday from 4-8 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations to the John Theurer Cancer Center, 92 2nd Street, Hackensack, N.J. 07601 would be greatly appreciated.