Cruz Vallejo, 72 of Dunnellon, Florida passed away at Ocala Regional Medical Center surrounded by his loved ones on Wednesday August 30, 2017. Born in San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico to Julio Vallejo and Primitiva Cos, Cruz moved to the US in 1954 with a strong work ethic and a willingness to learn.
He eventually became I Local 3 Electrician and worked for Hunter College for over 20 years. In his spare time Cruz loved to garden and had a passion being outdoors. Cruz loved cultivating his garden and sharing the spoils of his labor with his neighbors, family and friends. Cruz loved to laugh and always wore a beautiful smile on his face. He was a loving and caring father, brother, uncle and friend. “To know him, was to love him”.
Cruz is survived by his for children Dorene Ambrosio, Richard Vallejo, Carl Vallejo and Marybeth Vallejo.
He is lovingly remembered by his family and his friends.
I am sorry! Cruz will be missed and I love him deeply.
I worked with him at Hunter in the electric shop, he will be missed.
You were always kind hearted and generous to me growing up. I’ll never forget the short but sweet memories I have of you. You will be greatly missed.