Aquilino Cruz

February 22, 1953 - November 27, 2020

Aquilino Cruz, 67 of Hazleton, Pennsylvania died on Friday, November 27, 2020, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Salisbury Twp.. Born Sunday, February 22, 1953 in Santiago,Republica Dominicana the son of the late Feliz Cruz, and Maria Romona Paulino.  He was also predeceased by; son,  Marco Cruz; two siblings. Surviving are; his beloved wife Aquilina Paulino; sons, Jose Cruz, Edison Cruz, Aussy Cruz, Evelio Cruz and Adonis Cruz, daughter, Daisy Cruz; 16 grand children; 5 great grandchildren; 15 siblings and many nieces and nephews also survive Aquilino. Aquilino had a huge heart,  he enjoyed helping family and friends. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home 211 First Street Weatherly, Pennsylvania 18255. (570) 427-4231 Funeral services will be held on Thursday December 3, 2020 at 11 o'clock A.M.  Friends may visit from 9:30 A.M. until time of services. Interment will be in Mountain View Cemetery, Hazleton, Pennsylvania. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com