Jose Alberto Santiago Rodriguez, 72 of Orefield passed away on February 16, 2023 surrounded by his family at St. Luke’s Hospital in Fountain Hill.  He was the husband of Naty (Rivera) Santiago, they just celebrated their 50 Wedding Anniversary on February 4^th.

Jose was born in Orocovis, Puerto Rico on July 20, 1950 son of the late Jose A. and Georgina (Rodriguez) Santiago.

Jose  served in the US Army during the Vietnam War.

He was a  truck driver for Sussman Brothers Recycling and CPC Logistics retiring after many years.

Jose was a faithful member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Allentown.

Survivors:   Wife Naty, son Mitchel Alberto Santiago Rivera(Catherine Santiago), daughters Kimany Cruz (Miguel A. Cruz Rivera) and Lymarie Irizarry (Jason Irizarry); 8 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren; brothers Hector Santiago and Hector Ubal Santiago; sisters Miriam Santiago Ortiz and Virginmina Santiago .

Viewing : Friday February 24, 2023 from 5PM to 7PM followed by a Service at 7PM  all at the Sell-Herron Funeral Home 1145 Lehigh Street Allentown, PA  18103.  www.Herronfuneralhomes.com

Mass of Christian Burial: Saturday February 25, 2023 at 10AM at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church 336 N. 4^th Street Allentown, PA  18102.  Burial to follow in Resurrection Cemetery in Allentown