Joseph Santiago

1945 - 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Joseph Santiago on April 18th, 2025 at the tender age of 80 in Margate, Florida surrounded by his adoring family in his final weeks; a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather.

He was the beloved husband of Lorraine Carol Santiago, who preceded him in death many years ago. 

Born on February 2, 1945 to Joseph and Carmen Santiago in New York, New York, he is survived by his sister, Carmen Krasnick. 

He was a loving husband to Joanne Santiago; a devoted father to Stephanie Anne Wuerker, Sheri Lorraine Fritz; and step-father to Toni Anne Cox, Michael Barba and Christopher Barba. An adored grandfather to Nicholas DeLeone, Giana DeLeone, Stefan DeLeone, Dylan Fritz, Ava Fritz, Chloe Cox and Jared Cox. A precious great-grandfather to Everley DeLeone, Eli DeLeone, and Luke DeLeone. 

Joey, a Puerto Rican from the Bronx, a fabulous dancer with a beautiful voice who loved all genres from Pavarotti to The Eagles, to Frankie Valli and Frank Sinatra. He had a passion for life, a love for good cigars, and was always dressed to the nines from head to toe. A kind, patient man, a patriot, and an an army veteran, his legacy will live on through our hearts, inspiring us to love with everything we have, never hold a grudge, to always forgive, and live life to the fullest with no regrets. 

In laughter and in sorrow,
In sunshine and in rain,
I know you’re watching over us until we meet again.

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