Juan T. Cruz

1933 - 2018

Juan T. Cruz obituary, 1933-2018, Dunedin, FL

BORN

1933

DIED

2018

FUNERAL HOME

Sylvan Abbey Memorial Park & Funeral Home

2853 SUNSET POINT RD

Clearwater, Florida

Juan T. Cruz Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 13, 2018.

Mr. Juan "John" Taitano Cruz died peacefully in his home on Wednesday, January 10, 2018 in Dunedin, Florida at the age of 84.
Juan was born on October 12, 1933 in Yona, Guam, USA to Enrique Aguigui Cruz and Rosario Guerrero Taitano. Juan is survived by his wife, Joy Cruz, his children and grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 20, 2018 from 3:00 pm until the time of memorial service at 4:00 pm at Lakeside Community Chapel, 1893 Sunset Point Road, Clearwater, FL 33765.

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January 18, 2018

Cel Aguigui

Juan is like a brother to me. I will always cherish his friendship, his sense of humor, his intellect and will never forget the many hours we spent watching tennis on TV or discussing issues of the day.

January 18, 2018

Joe Vogel

I'm sorry to hear about Papa Cruz's passing. Growing up he was like a second father to me, and I enjoyed learning a lot of his chess knowledge. He will be greatly missed.

January 18, 2018

Libby Nau

Our deepest condolences to the family of Mr. Juan Cruz. Mrs. (Joy) Cruz, Mario, and Lynn, we know you have the strength of your faith to help you through this difficult loss. My father and Mr. Cruz were lifelong friends, both sons of Guam who left to attend college in the states. Throughout their lives, they always stayed in close contact, so I have many fond memories of visits spent enjoying the company of Mr. and Mrs. Cruz. My family and I will always remember Mr. Cruz for his love of family, calm and quiet nature, passion for chess, and good sense of humor. He was a gentle soul and will always be remembered with love.
Sincerely,
Libby Aguigui Nau, Connor, Tanner, and Kennedy

January 18, 2018

Catie Carswell

I am sorry to hear of Juan's passing. Condolences to his family.

January 18, 2018

Dan Laurenti

Sorry to hear of Juan's passing. I enjoyed teaching next door to him at Clearwater High. He had a great sense of humor which most of his students did not get. I really liked to watch him work his abacus to average his grades and throw his massive cast net while standing chest deep in the water. He touched many people in his life. I am glad that I was one of them.

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