John Cruz Jr.

Mr. Cruz, 86, of Freehold Township, died June 29, 2009, in Charlotte, N.C. He was a groundsman at Freehold Regional High School in Freehold before retiring. Mr. Cruz was predeceased by his wife, Mary Louise, in 1994, and two sisters, Lydia Ramos and Raquel Cruz. Surviving are two sons and daughters-in-law, John J. and Kelly of Charlotte, N.C., and Joseph A. and LynnMarie of Freehold; a daughter, Rosemarie of Lawrenceville; two brothers, Jorge and Jose Cruz, both of Puerto Rico; two sisters, Haydee McGugan of Silver Springs, Md., and Carman Nelly Ortiz of Alexandria, Va.; and eight grandchildren. A funeral liturgy was celebrated at St. Rose of Lima Chapel in Freehold, followed by interment at St Rose of Lima Cemetery in Freehold. Memorial donations may be made to Haven Associate Holiday Fund, 5920 McChesney Drive, Charlotte, NC 28269. The Freeman Funeral Home, Manalapan, was in charge of arrangements.