William Santiago Sr

Lorain - William Santiago Sr., 67, passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2017 following a lengthy illness.

He was born in Arecibo, Puerto Rico. Willie worked at York International for over fifteen years and was also known to many friends as Bill.

He is survived by his wife Felicita Santiago; children, Linda Santiago-Ali, William Santiago Jr, Wilkins Santiago, Daynamar Santiago-Tournas and Tania L. Santiago; brothers, Luis Jr., Angel, Hector, Victor and Edwin Santiago; twenty-two grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and loving family in Chicago, Michigan and Puerto Rico.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Luis A. Santiago Sr. and Margarita Olivero-Santiago; and brother, Heriberto Santiago.

The family will receive friends at Reidy-Scanlan-Giovannazzo Funeral Home, 2150 Broadway, Lorain, OH (440) 244-1961 on Saturday, January 28, 2017 from 3:00 PM until the time of closing prayers at 6:00 PM. Christian burial services will be held at a later date in Puerto Rico.