Antonio Cruz, Jr., age 58, of Michigan City passed away Friday August 21, 2015 at the St. Anthony Hospital in Michigan City. Antonio was born November 12, 1956 in Gary, Indiana to the late Antonio and Blanco Cruz, Sr. He retired from Anco/ Federal Mogul maintenance department. Antonio enjoyed woodworking and photography.

He is survived by his loving wife of forty years Esther (Chavez) Cruz of Michigan City; three children Jesse Cruz of Michigan City, Teresa (Matthew) Tipton of South Bend and Antonio (Emily) Cruz III of Westville; four grandchildren, Gabriel, Lincoln, Michael and Jordyn; two brothers Jose (Maria) Cruz of Lake Station and Jackie (Wendy) Cruz of Maryland; many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 6:00 pm Friday August 28, 2015 at Rees Funeral Home, Olson Chapel with Deacon Dennis Guernsey officiating. Cremation will follow. Visitation will be Friday from 2:00 pm until the service time on Friday at the funeral home.

Memorial gifts may be made to the National Kidney Foundation of Indiana, 911 E. 86th Street, Suite 100 Indianapolis, Indiana 46240 or to the American Diabetes Association 1701 North Beauregard Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22311.