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1981
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2010
Raymond Santiago Obituary
Born in Mount Kisco on November 2, 1981, Raymond was employed as an Animal Control Officer for the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department.
He was a member of the Union Vale Fire Department for 5 years and reached the rank of Captain. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping with his family.
On October 14, 2000 at Our Lady of the Lakes Church in Carmel, Raymond married Jessica Corridori.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his sons, John and William; his parents, Raymond and Sharon Santiago of Union Vale; his grandmother who raised him from the age of 1, Georgine Santiago of Shrub Oak; his siblings, Heather J. Ceballos and husband Mich of LaGrange, Kerry L. Joyce of Millbrook, Corey J. Santiago of Union Vale and Christopher Willoughby of South Carolina; his mother and father-in-law, Lisa and Salvatore Salerno of Sherman, CT; his grandmother, Joan Capen of MA; his father-in-law, Bobby Corridori of MA; his brother-in-law, Nino Salerno of Sherman, CT; his aunts and uncles, John and Renee Santiago of Hopewell Junction, Jeanine Santiago of Wappingers Falls, Georgine and Frank Morabito of Tarrytown, Mario Leuci of MA, Donna and Bill LaClair of FL, Gino and Kelly Leuci of MA; 6 nieces and nephews, many cousins; and his mother, Dorothy Willoughby and her husband Donald of South Carolina. He was predeceased by his grandfather, John M. Santiago, in 2007.
Calling hours will be held on Tuesday from 7 to 9 pm and Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm at the McHoul Funeral Home, Inc., 895 Route 82, Hopewell Junction.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph's Church, 15 North Avenue, Millbrook.
Memorial donations may be made to Raymond's young sons, John and William Santiago, and mailed c/o McHoul Funeral Home, Inc., PO Box A, Hopewell Junction, NY 12533.
For driving directions and online condolences, please visit www.mchoulfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Raymond Santiago
Fran Gallante
January 2, 2011
Officer Santiago will be greatly missed by the whole community. I dealt with him many times being in cat rescue. He was a wonderful man and helped me many times. God Bless him for all the good he did and may he rest in peace. Sending deepest sympathy's to you and your family.
Fran Gallante
Suzanne Gilbert
December 26, 2010
I just heard today...and was struck by a strong feeling of waste at the unexpected loss of such a caring person in such a horribly sad way. He was so young and had so much of life yet to live...May he rest in complete peace.
Sue Gancaz
December 23, 2010
Ray will be greatly missed. I fostered some cats and kittens for him and my husband has worked with Ray since Ray started with the City. He has touched many lives of both people and animals. Deepest sympathy to the family.
Sue and Gary Gancaz
Keith Hackett
December 23, 2010
Jess its billy, keith, and scott we love you and we are very sorry to hear about your loss. love you.... If you need someone to talk to call us anytime either (508)755-0451 or (508)514-0024....
December 22, 2010
RAY WE WILL MISS YOUR SMILE. OUR PRAYS GO OUT TO RAYS FAMILY. YOUR FRIENDS AT M&T BANK, LAGRANGE
Linda Farrell
December 22, 2010
OH MY GOD JESS, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your husband.GOD BLESS! Please call me. (508)304-9714
Annmarie Spiciarich
December 22, 2010
I worked with Ray for several years. He was a great guy with a big heart, always willing to help others out. He always spoke so proudly of his family. And in the animal world, he saved many by both his level of responsibility and ability to talk many of us into adopting his strays.
The world is a sadder place without him. He will be missed.
Joseph Bernardi
December 22, 2010
Ray,
It was a true pleasure knowing you for so many years. May God Bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Until we meet again.
Kristen
December 22, 2010
My deepest condolences to Ray's family. He was a pleasure to work with. Always had a smile and a kind way about him.
John Fox
December 22, 2010
My thoughts and prayers go out to Ray's family. Rest in peace Ray, God bless.
Jenn
December 21, 2010
I met Ray three years ago when I adopted my black lab. This was the first time that I ever owned a dog and he was so patient and kind answering all of our questions. I have kept him updated by email of my dogs progress and he always responded. May he rest in peace. I'm sure he is an angel looking down on his family.
Ed Decker
December 21, 2010
May God bless the family in this time of sorrow. Rest in peace Ray, it was a pleasure to have known you.
Jessica Teller
December 21, 2010
My thoughts and prayers go out to Ray's family. He was a such a kind young man and I will truly miss working with him.
Gino Leuci
December 21, 2010
Love you nephew. you will be missed greatly.
December 21, 2010
Our prayers go out to Ray's family. He always was ready to help anyone and always had a smile on. We knew him briefly from the Union Vale Fire Dept. R.I.P. Ray. Paul & Linda Hood (Dover Plains, NY)
Sonja Krekun
December 21, 2010
Officer Santiago found us the love of our lives, our Boxer Piper. His kindness and caring will be a great loss not only to his family but to a whole community. There is nothing I can say to ease your pain but know that he touched so many lives. My prayers and thoughts go to his family.
Brian Bechtold
December 21, 2010
My thoughts go out to the family and Ray's wife Jessica.Ray was not only a friend but a fellow firefighter of mine he will never be forgoten. R.I.P Ray
Putnam Dental Arts
December 21, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Yvonne Flowers
December 21, 2010
Ray was a great person. I only had the privilege of working with him for 1 year but I was impressed with his work. He was a very caring person and always willing to help. He will be deeply missed. Our hearts and prayers go out to his family.
December 21, 2010
" Our prayer go to Ray's family , jessica , we sent to you our love and support. QsmilesDental
Beth H.
December 21, 2010
My Prayers go out to Ray's family.
Michelle P.
December 21, 2010
Officer Santiago was such a blessing when our 17 year old dog went missing (she was found!). You could just tell he was a good, good man. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Dawn Harris
December 21, 2010
My prayers go out to Ray's family. Ray was a very nice person to work with; always willing to help others and smiling often. Ray is truly missed... Dawn
Karen Lewis
December 21, 2010
Our hearts go out to you in the loss of Ray, he was a great guy and shared so much of his professional background with us during a recent puppy purchase. He is missed so very much....Karen and Charlie Lewis
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