Bronx Boy — A Novel (Part Six): The Names People Play
S aint John of the Cross
Sonny's surname was De Le Cruz. That is to say, his "official" last name, as it appeared in the local Puerto Rican Civil Registry. About twenty or more years ago (the exact time remained a mystery to all but the deceased), Papi was told that someone in the family had the bright idea of combining the three syllables of their family's surname into one name, resulting in a completely ...