Edelmiro Perez Santiago

Edelmiro Perez Santiago obituary

Edelmiro Perez Santiago

Edelmiro Santiago Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Demarco-Luisi Funeral Home on Sep. 29, 2025.

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Edelmiro Perez Santiago, 101 of Vineland, passed away on Sunday, September 28, 2025.

Born in Puerto Rico, Edelmiro served his country in the US Army during Korea, being honorably discharged in 1954. After returning home from his military service, he worked as a farmer in Puerto Rico for many years. He moved to New Jersey in 2008 following the passing of his wife. In his spare time, he enjoyed watching boxing and wrestling.

A loving husband, father, and grandfather, he is survived by his daughter, Doralina Perez; his son, Edelmiro, Jr. (Alba); his grandchildren: Damaris, Javier, Amy, Edelmiro III, Ricardo, and Daisy; his sisters, Alicia and Maria Santiago; his brother, Jose Santiago; his great grandchildren: Christian Gomez, Janiksa Mercado, and Kevan Johnson; and his great-great grandchildren: Ava and Josiah Hood, and Ivan Gomez.

Relatives and friends will be received on Thursday, October 2, 2025, from 10:00am until 11:00am at DeMarco-Luisi Funeral Home, 2755 S. Lincoln Avenue, Vineland. Interment will follow in the Cumberland County Veterans Cemetery, Bridgeton.

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