Taj Jay Cintron, 29, of Myerstown, PA, passed away on Saturday, July 12, 2025.

Born in Lebanon, PA, on Nov. 12, 1995, Taj was a son of Julio R. Cintron, husband of Alba Cruz-Cintron, and Luz M. Rivera, wife of Oscar Velez.

Taj was an avid New York Giants football fan and gamer. He loved to laugh and was known for telling funny jokes that brought smiles to those around him. Sports were a big part of his life—both as a spectator and a player—and one of his greatest memories was playing football for Lebanon High School.

Taj had a deep and enduring love for his daughter, Catalina Cintron, who was the biggest blessing in his life. He longed to be with her and held her in his heart always. Family was everything to him. He cherished time spent with loved ones, especially quiet and meaningful moments shared alone with his mom and dad.

Surviving, in addition to his parents, are his daughter, Catalina Cintron; sisters, Yarelis, wife of Daniel Rivera, Erica M. Cruz, and Deja, wife of Dan Keating; brothers, Julio Jr., husband of Anakisha Cintron, Derrick A. Cruz, Cristian A. Cruz, and Michael Bricker; maternal grandmothers, Maria Marquez and Brunilda Cruz; and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and extended family members.

A viewing will be held on Friday, July 18, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., at Thompson Funeral Home Inc., 126 S. 9th St., Lebanon, 17042. A graveside service will be held at 12:30 p.m. at Kimmerlings Cemetery. You may share your thoughts and memories with the family at Thompson Funeral Home’s online guestbook at thompsonfuneralhomelebanon.com.

At Thompson Funeral Home, four generations of the Thompson family have offered their knowledge, compassion, and experience while serving the families of the Lebanon area for the past 135 years.