Mercedes Cruz

Mercedes Cruz, 91, of Valhalla, N.Y. and formerly of the Bronx, N.Y. Died on Oct.18, 2007 at Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, N.Y. She was born on April 8, 1916 to Conrado and Clara (nee Bonilla) Burgos in Aibonito, Puerto Rico. She was predeceased by her husband Rodolfo Cruz in 2001 and several brothers and sisters. Mercedes is survived by 1 daughter Clare Pineda and her husband Frank of Valhalla, N.Y. 1 sister Aurelia Burgos of Orlando, Fla. Also survived by 4 grandchildren Allan and Butch Pineda and Lori Blaney and Kim Yabuz. and 5 great grandchildren. Reposing Hawthorne Funeral Home on Sunday 3-7 PM. Funeral Mass Holy Name of Jesus Church, Valhalla, N.Y. on Monday 10 AM. Entombment Rose Hills Memorial Park, Putnam Valley, N.Y. In lieu of flowers donations to The American Heart Assoc. would be appreciated.

Born in Aibonito, Puerto Rico on Apr. 8, 1916
Departed on Oct. 18, 2007 and resided in Valhalla, NY.

Visitation: Sunday, Oct. 21, 2007
3:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Service: Monday, Oct. 22, 2007
10:00 am - 10:45 am

Cemetery: Rose Hills Memorial Park

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