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Wilfredo Santiago Sr.

December 9, 1943 — August 22, 2019

Wilfredo Santiago Sr.

Wilfredo Santiago Sr., 75, of West Reading, passed away August 22, 2019.

He was the beloved husband of Felicita (Torres) Santiago, with whom he celebrated 54 years of marriage.

Born in Orocovis, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Victor and Carmen Santiago.

Wilfredo was a devoted member of St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church, Reading.

He was employed by Rose Corp., formerly Birdsboro Corp, as a machinist since 1963.

Wilfredo was an avid runner and Philadelphia Eagles fan. He was a lifetime member of the YMCA and also very involved in the Alcoholic Anonymous as a mentor and sponsor for over 30 years.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his 3 sons, Daniel, husband of Sonia Santiago, West Lawn; Wilfredo Santiago Jr., Shillington; and Victor, husband of Lisa Santiago, West Lawn. He is also survived by his 2 siblings, Orlando, husband of Carmen Santiago, Staten Island, NY; and Myrta, wife of Luis F. Rodriguez, Reading; 2 grandchildren, Daniel Santiago Jr., Gabriella F. Santiago, and 3 great-grandchildren, Daniel A. Santiago, Lilliana J. Santiago and Ellie M. Santiago; and 3 step grandchildren, Jaime Benn, Joshua Raver and Kathryn Grey.

Wilfredo was predeceased by his 3 siblings, Victor M. Santiago, Luis R. Santiago, and Jose R. Santiago

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, August 30, 2019, at 10 a.m. in St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church, 322 S 5th St, Reading, PA 19602. Viewing will be held Thursday, August 29, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the church. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family. Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home Inc., 739 Penn Ave., West Reading, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be recorded at www.kuhnfuneralhomes.com.

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Thursday, August 29, 2019

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