Carmen M. Cruz of Walden, a longtime resident of the area, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2020, in Walden. She was 87.
The daughter of the late Eusebio Cruz and Lucy Abiles Cruz, she was born December 26, 1932 in New York City.
Carmen was a retired secretary for NBC in New York City. She lived life to fullest and always reminded everyone “don’t behave”.
Survivors include her daughter Evelyn McNamee and husband Brendan of Walden, granddaughter Tina Quinlan and husband Craig of Montgomery, grandson Richard Masotti & Elizabeth of Yonkers; great grandchildren Aidan Lingle, Calli Quinlan & Sophia Quinlan; many nieces, nephews, extended family & lifelong cherished friends.
Along with her parents she was predeceased by her two sisters Ruthie and Elsie.
A funeral service was held Monday, January 20, at Millspaugh Funeral Home, Walden.
Carmen was always thinking of others and was passionate about making charitable donations. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to the Walden Humane Society, P.O. Box 135, Walden, NY 12586 or the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123.
Arrangements were made by Millspaugh Funeral Directors.