Jose Luis Santiago

Jose Luis Santiago obituary, Tampa, FL

Jose Luis Santiago

Jose Santiago Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by MacDonald Funeral Home & Cremation Services on Jul. 8, 2024.

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Jose Luis Santiago, age 80, passed away on July 3, 2024, in Tampa, FL. Born on July 2, 1944, in San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico, Jose was known for his kind, generous, and humorous spirit. Throughout his life, he was recognized for his hard work and his knack for being a jokester, always able to bring laughter and joy to those around him.
Jose is survived by his loving wife, Karen Santiago; children, Jose Santiago (one child), Maria Santiago (four children, five grandchildren), Anthony Santiago, Jose Hubbard, Allandria and Paul Sanjurjo (two children), and William Bralley-Santiago Sister, Maria Ruiz; brothers, Victor Santiago and Charlie "Carlos" Santiago; Nieces, Natalie Arce and Arlene Griffin, who is a mother to four and grandmother to three. He also leaves behind his nephews, Jason Santiago and Gilberto Arce.
A funeral service to honor and celebrate his life will be held on Sunday, July 14th, at 12-1 pm at MacDonald Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Tampa, FL. The family will receive visitors from 11:30 am until the time of the service.
MacDonald Funeral Home and Cremation Services is assisting the family during this difficult time.

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