Anthony "Tony" Cruz

Anthony “Tony” Cruz passed away Monday, December 3, 2018 under the care of the Iowa River Hospice Home with his family by his side. A memorial service will be held on Friday, December 7, 2018 at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home at 10:30, with a time of fellowship to follow. The family has encouraged any guests to wear blue or white in honor of Tony’s love of the New York Yankees. Memorial contributions may be made to the family to be used at a later date. For condolences please visit www.Mitchellfh.com or call (641)-844-1234. Tony was born on June 29, 1961 in Amsterdam, New York to the parents of Angel and Mary (Santiago) Cruz. Tony was a graduate of Wilbert Lynch High School of Albany, New York. After graduation he made his way to Iowa. Tony was a history buff and loved to show that off by letting you know things even though you did not ask for them. He was also very artistic, working as a carpenter for many years in Marshalltown. That love of craftsmanship transferred over to his daily life and Tony would make many different crafts for around his house. He was also a painter, taking time to make sure anything that he put on the canvas would pop into life. He had an undying love for the New York Yankees, his favorite sports team. He would remember stats and batting line ups like it was his job. He was a fan of music; listening to Billy Holliday, Rush, Latin Jazz, and, the late Prince. He was a loving grandfather and would always look to spoil his grandchildren whenever he had a chance. Left to cherish his memory are his daughters, Dani (Garrett) Goodman and Hannah Corson, grandchildren Aashlyn Rettig, Dayton Slifer and Shaylee Slifer, his siblings Millie Ward, Rosemary Cruz-Thompson, Louis Angel Cruz and Judy Wood, and lifelong friend Kristi Camron. He is preceded in death by his parents Angel and Mary.