Caroline "Bonnie" Cruz's obituary , Passed away on June 25, 2025 in New Milford, Connecticut

Caroline "Bonnie" Cruz

May 17, 1944 - June 25, 2025 (81 years old)

New Milford, Connecticut

Caroline "Bonnie" Cruz's obituary , Passed away on June 25, 2025 in New Milford, Connecticut

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Lillis Funeral Home

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Caroline "Bonnie" Cruz

May 17, 1944 - June 25, 2025 (81 years old)

New Milford, Connecticut

Caroline Cruz Obituary

In loving memory of Caroline Cruz (New Milford, Connecticut), who departed this world on June 25, 2025 at the age of 81. Caroline leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her husband Theodore Cruz; her father Curtis Redding; her brother John Petnuch III; and her mother Lillian Rowe Petnuch. She is survived by: her children, Christian Cruz and Caroline Cruz; her sister Eileen Bellino; her siblings-in-law, Elizabeth Cruz Goldstein and Vinny Bellino; her grandchildren, Felicity Cruz and Aiyla Cruz; her sibling's children, Richard Goldstein (Stacey), Susan Mitchell, Brian Bellino, Christine Bellino-Gioia (Craig) and John Petnuch IV (Kassidy); her great-nephews, Jake and Ben Goldstein; her great-niece Giuliana Bellino; and her close friend Karen Ritell.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Bonnie's name can be made to the EB Foundation, Vitality Foundation, Veteran's Association of America, or a literacy or homelessness charity of your choice.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Lillis Funeral Home



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58 Bridge St, New Milford, CT 06776

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