Obituary: Zachary D. Cruff, 24, EGHS Alum

Zachary D. Cruff, 24, of Newport News, Virginia, formerly of East Greenwich, died July 21 of head injuries from a fall a week earlier. Cruff was a graduate of East Greenwich High School.

A celebration of Zach's life will be held on Friday, July 24th, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Sheraton Providence Airport Hotel, 1850 Post Road, in Warwick.

Zach is survived his parents, Dennis Cruff M.D., and Lisa Allam-Cruff, of Poquoson, Virginia; two sisters, Jenna Cruff, of Brooklyn, N.Y., and Macallan (Callie) Cruff, at home; paternal grandparents, Ronald and Jane Cruff, of Narragansett; and maternal grandmother, Carole Allam, of Woonsocket. He is predeceased by Antonio Allam.

Zach attended James Madison University, and was a valued employee at Cycle City Corp. for the past five years. A lifelong hockey player, Zach played in recreational leagues and was a dedicated and well-liked team player. He also played billiards and enjoyed riding, racing and re-building dirt bikes.

Zach never met a stranger. He loved deeply and was well loved. As a lasting act of kindness his organs were donated to those in need.

Condolences may be posted at: caringbridge.org/visit/zachcruff. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to the charity of your choice or caringbridge.org, or perform a random act of kindness. A quote from his Facebook page: "Work hard, play harder, live on the edge, take risks and never ever regret anything."

From Legacy.com.