Without animation its hard to feel any emotion... and even with animation I most likely wouldn't cry, however there were a couple of emotional deaths in Naruto
Full Moon wo Sagashite. Izumi's past and Meroko's past.
It was really sad. It made me cry because it was about deep bonds that you share with your parents and dearest friendships. And suicide. Cried like a baby.
There are many that are sad and were mentioned by other members like elfen lied ,Bokurano ,Etc. but my Top 3 are Hotel , Rainbow and Gokukoku no Brynhildr.And I think they are a must read.
ONE PIECE - The scene of goodbye to Going Merry
Even with no sound (manga) it's sad enough to read.
The anime's background music ("Dear friends") made me cry much more.