Santiago Rivera Maldonado

Santiago Rivera Maldonado, 80, passed away on Saturday, March 5, 2022, in his Wyomissing residence. Born in Humacao, PR, to the late Andres Rivera Rodriguez and Juana Maldonado Audifred, Santiago was one of ten children.

A self-employed electrician, Santiago was able to retire early to enjoy the time he had with his family. Santiago was always a loving father and much preferred to be with his family over anyone else. His presence will be much missed.

He enjoyed watching sports, but he enjoyed baseball especially.

Left to treasure his memory are his daughters: Elizabeth Rivera Cruz of Yabucoa, PR; Evelin Rivera Cruz of Wyomissing, with whom he resided; and Diana Rivera Cruz of Mohnton; his grandchildren: Johnel Vazquez; Yashira V. Throne, wife of Kevin Trone; Jean Carlos Sepulveda; Talisha B. Torres; Anais Vazquez; and Ricardo A. Ramos; and his great-grandchildren: Makayla V. Trone and Alexander M. Trone. He is also survived by his siblings Carmen, Obdulio, Juana, and Felipe, and by many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Santiago was predeceased by his former wife, Ana Cruz Diaz, and by his siblings, Dionisio, Valeria, Mario, Pablo, and Andres Jr.

In lieu of flowers, please consider contributing to help offset funeral costs. Checks may be payable to Kuhn Funeral Home, Inc, and mailed to Kuhn Funeral Home, Inc, 739 Penn Ave, West Reading PA 19611. Please write Santiago's name on the memo line.

Services will be held in Humacao, Puerto Rico, where Santiago will be laid to rest.

The Kuhn Funeral Home, Inc, is honored to be assisting Santiago's family. Condolences may be expressed at www.kuhnfuneralhomes.com.