~IN Memory Of
Michael J. Cruz
~
Born: January 1, 1949 Died: January 17, 2007
Biography
Michael J. Cruz
1949 - 2007
Chicopee-Michael J. Cruz, 58, died Tuesday January 17, 2007 at Baystate Medical
Center. Michael was born in Chicopee, the son of Americo “Nick” and Veronica (Rusinowski)
Cruz and was a graduate of Chicopee Comp High School. He graduated from
Cambridge College where he majored in Television Production. He then went on to
receive his BA from Curry College, and then a Masters in Business Administration
from Suffolk University. He enjoyed Scouting as a youth and was a member of the
Circus Fans of America. While in college in Boston, Mike starred as "Farley
Fimble", the train conductor on a popular children’s TV show. Michael worked as
a Certified Financial Planner and Tax Preparer. Besides his parents, Michael
leaves a sister Arleen Morley of Amarillo, TX; 2 nieces Amy Ketchum, Jaime
Tirado; 3 grand nephews: Adrian Tirado, Addison McCauley, and Jeremy Ray.
I'M FREE
Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free I'm following the path God laid for me. I took His hand when I heard him call; I turned my back and left it all. I could not stay another day, To laugh, to love, to work or play. Tasks left undone must stay that way; I found that place at the close of day. If my parting has left a void, Then fill it with remembered joy. A friendship shared a laugh, a kiss; Ah yes, these things, I too will miss. Be not burdened with times of sorrow I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow. My life's been full, I savored much; Good friends, good times, a loved ones touch. Perhaps my time seems all to brief; Don't lengthen it now with undue grief. Lift up your heart and share with me, God wanted me now, He set me free. Author: Linda Jo Jackson