Rafael Cruz Valentin (Pito) was born in Arecibo, PR on May 27th, 1929 and passed away in Orlando, FL on August 13th, 2023.
Please join us to celebrate the life of our loving Pito. We would love for you to share stories and memories you have of him!
Rafael Cruz is survived by his daughters Zoraida Cruz Otero and Migdalia Cruz Otero and son-in-love Jose Otero.
9 grandchildren: Rafael Enrique Cruz, Samuel Jesus Cruz, Maricarmen Cruz, Zoralis Cruz,Migdres Vazquez, Andres Rafael Vazquez, Luz Eneida Otero, Dorcaris Cruz, and Rafael Jose Cruz.
24 great-grandchildren: Alanna M. Cruz, Andrea S. Cruz, Samuel L. Cruz, Nadine Cruz, Sabrina Cruz, Bianca Cruz, Yadiel Rodriguez, Daniel Rodriguez, Deborah Rodriguez, Matthew D. Courtney, Kaley M. Courtney, Elise M. Courtney, Mia Courtney, Jerick J. Santos, Adriana Santos, Ivette Cruz, Rafael Cruz, Betzaleel Cruz, Tiaraliz Cruz, Dylan Cruz, Rodolfo Baez, Jose A. Perez, Javier Beltran and Gabriella R. Cole.
Preceded in death by his loving wife Carmen Rosa Otero and their son Rafael Cruz Otero.
Rafael's service will be livestreamed at the scheduled service time.
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