Ramon Cruz Rivera, 82, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 5, 2025 at home. He was the husband of Virginia (DeLeon) Cruz Rivera.

Born in Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Eladio and Agripina Cruz Rivera.

He was employed as a custodian in the Philadelphia school system.

Ramon was a member of the First Hispanic Baptist Church of Bethlehem. An avid musician, he enjoyed singing and playing his guitar.

Surviving in addition to his wife are sons; Obaldo Cruz Rivera and Ramon Cruz Rivera, both of Puerto Rico, Reynaldo Rivera of California and Norberto Rivera of Bethlehem, daughters; Marisol Cruz Rivera, Lillian Cruz Rivera, and Nilsa Cruz Rivera, all of Puerto Rico and Maria Shifter of Bethlehem, brothers; Miguel Cruz of Puerto Rico, Almino Cruz and Carlos Cruz of Philadelphia, 18 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.

Services will be held on Friday, May 9, 2025 in the Pearson Funeral Home, 1901 Linden St., Bethlehem, at 11:00 am. Calling hour 10:00 – 11:00.am.