Andrew (Joey) Joseph Cruz

August 21, 1957 ~ December 4, 2024

Andrew (Joey) Joseph Cruz passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, after a courageous 4 year battle with cancer.  Age 67. A native of New Orleans, Joey grew up in Chalmette. He moved to Springfield after Hurricane Katrina and has resided in Folsom for the past 4 years.

He is survived by his siblings, Theresa Sartalamacchia (Jerry), Helene Fleming (Shane), and Michael (Mike) Cruz.  He is also survived by five nieces, five nephews, 6 great nieces and 2 great nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Helen Cruz, his grandparents Joseph and Ida Kihnemann and Andrew and Mary Alice Cruz and one nephew Andy Sartalamacchia.

Joey was a free spirit who lived life on his own terms.  He loved fishing and hunting and made many friends along the way.  He will be missed by all who knew him.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Graveside Service, on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 1 pm, German Association Cemetery, Hwy. 51, Kentwood, LA