"It?ll be one year tomorrow and my eyes well up with tears. You were such a good soul and I know many many people miss you dearly. I know you are looking after your loved ones from Heaven. I pray for your family and all the loved ones that remain this earth? yet my faith in God knows why He cut your time short here and I know we will be reunited one day. Rest easy friend. (((Hugs)))"
In loving memory of
Raymond Santiago, Jr.
May 28, 1981 - January 7, 2022
Raymond Santiago, Jr., suddenly on January 7, 2022, of Bellmawr. Age 40.
Beloved son of Luz (nee Alicea) and Raymond Santiago, Sr. Devoted father of Antonio. Loving brother of Yaci Alvarez. Dear uncle of Angelica Elsbree. Also survived by many aunts, uncles, family members, and friends.
Raymond was a member of Triton Regional High School Class of 1999. He played football with the Bellmawr Purple Eagles, Triton Regional HS Mustangs, and LaSalle University Explorers.
There will be a viewing Monday evening, January 17, 2022 from 6pm to 9pm and on Tuesday morning, January 18, 2022 from 8:30am to 9:15am at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE.
Funeral Mass 10am Tuesday at St. Joachim Parish, Annunciation BVM Church, Bellmawr.
Interment New St. Mary's Mausoleum, Bellmawr.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Antonio Santiago Education Fund, 1 Park Drive, Bellmawr, NJ 08031.
Tributes
"Dear Ray?This is painful. I feel God took you so soon yet His ways are not to be questioned. We will find out one day when reunited in Heaven. I know you are at peace. We are left with all the emptiness. My daughter loved you so much and I know she will carry you in her heart forever. My deepest condolences go to your very loving family. I know how much you loved them. I pray God will comfort them and that your son Antonio will be protected. God rest your soul. Until we meet again.?"
"He will always be my sunshine on a rainy day. My true empathy to his family. He was too good for this world. I am who I am because of him. I will never stop loving you. "
"My sincerest condolences go out to all family and friends of Ray. He was too young to leave, but will be resting in peace now."