Jose S. Santiago Jr. Obituary (1947 - 2022)

Jose S. Santiago, Sr., 74, of Pontiac, IL passed away Sunday, January 23, 2022, at 10:52 p.m. at OSF St. James John W. Albrecht Medical Center in Pontiac, IL. Cremation rites will be accorded. Services will be held at a later date with burial at Highland Park Memorial Cemetery to follow. Duffy-Baier-Snedecor Funeral Home, Pontiac, is in charge of arrangements. Jose was born October 9, 1947, in Catano, Puerto Rico to Salvador and Eloina (Velez) Santiago. He married Zaida Sanchez. She survives in Pontiac, IL. Also surviving are his children, Zaida (Michael) Compton of Normal, IL and Jose S. Santiago, Jr. of New Berlin, WI; grandchildren, Sonya, Ivy, Carmen, Izabelle, Matthew, and Michael; great grandchildren, Zion, Zavion, Bella, Eliana, Ethan, and Ayani; and sister, Juanita Rodriguez of Zion, IL. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Anthony Santiago and Rafael Santiago. Jose was the Owner/Operator of Don's Automotive in Waukegan, IL for 18 years and was a member of the Latin Pentecostal Church of God in Waukegan, IL. He loved his family and spending time with them. Jose was always a very positive person, with his huge smile and big heart, a willingness to always help others, Jose displayed strong Christian values throughout his lifetime. He also enjoyed singing, playing the guitar, and in his younger days, playing basketball. Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. Online condolences may be made to the family at duffyfuneralhome.com or visit us on Facebook.