Emilio Cruz, 72, of Lancaster, passed away on Friday, November 24, 2006.

Born in Agua Buenas, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Eulogio and Tomasa Cruz.  He retired as a laborer from Buck Foundry.  He was a member of the Spanish Assembly of God.

Emilio is survived by his wife, Nilda Cruz of Lancaster; sons, Jose L. and Jose A. Cruz of FL; a daughter, Norma Cruz of Philadelphia; sisters, Cristina and Maria Cruz of Lancaster; Francisca Cruz of Atglen; brothers, Carmelo and Native Cruz of Lancaster; and Angel Cruz of Atglen.

The funeral service will be held at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home Inc., 414 E. King St., Lancaster, PA on Friday at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery.  Friends may attend the viewing at the funeral home on Thursday from 6:00-8:00 p.m. and on Friday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service.