Edward A. Cruz Sr., 81, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Friday morning, April 15, 2011 in a local healthcare facility. He was employed with AT&T (formerly Bell South) for 35 years. He was a member of St. Luke's Episcopal Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Jane Victoria Pickeral Cruz. Survivors include his wife, Joyce Cruz of Cleveland; one son, Edward A. Cruz, Jr. and wife Vicki; two daughters, Joyce A. Cruz of Cleveland and Wendy Lyn Farrington and husband Tom of Illinois; and several grandchildren and great grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at a later date at St. Luke's Episcopal Church and Memorial Garden with Rev. Joel Huffstettler officiating. Grissom Funeral Home has charge of the arrangements. To send an online condolence to the family, please visit www.grissomfh.net.