1937
Margarita
2014
Margarita (Sanchez) Santiago
February 19, 1937 — May 9, 2014
Margarita Santiago, 77
Boardman - Margarita Santiago, 77, of Boardman, Ohio has transitioned from this earth to join her husband Sirilo, son Harold and sister, Angelica with our Heavenly Father. Margarita was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, to deceased parents Ana Duco and Manuel Sanchez. After arriving in Youngstown in her teenage years she met and married Sirilo Santiago in 1954. They made Youngstown their home for more than 30 years before returning to their native Puerto Rico where they would live for the next 25 years. Margarita returned to Youngstown in 2010 upon the death of
husband, Sirilo, and has resided with her son, Sirilo, Jr. the past four years.
Margarita was a large presence in the Hispanic community serving as President of the Women's Sons of Borinquen Club for several years. She also worked for the Youngstown Community Action Center where again she worked with the community at large. For her family and friends she was known as someone who could be relied upon to help whenever she was needed. It brought her great joy to make sure that everyone have a good time and gather together as often as possible. She loved playing bingo and family events. On Sundays she enjoyed watching the Pittsburgh Steelers with her son, Jr., and he in turn learned to enjoy watching novelas with her. Margarita was preceded in death by her husband Sirilo, Sr. in 2010. She was also preceded in death by her son Harold Santiago in 1988. She leaves behind her surviving children, Ivette Ellis
of Stamford, Ct., Sirilo Santiago, Jr., of Boardman, Ohio and Stella Flores of Dallas, Texas who will continue to honor their memories. Margarita also leaves behind two granddaughters,
Natalie Humphries and Alexia Santiago. She also leaves surviving sisters, Lillian Contreras, Anita Santiago, Alice Santiago, Gloria Santiago and Juanita Santiago. She leaves two brothers, Juan Emilio Santiago and Roberto Santiago. In addition she leaves her beloved cousins whom she helped to raise as her own children, Jolie MacDougall, Lady Melfi, Rose McCormick, Carlos Natal and Raquel Harris along with son in law, Robert Ellis. She will be missed by many cousins, nephews and nieces in the area, Puerto Rico and other parts of the country. Services for Margarita will be held at Schiavone Funeral Home, 1842 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, Ohio. Viewing hours will be from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. on Monday, May 12 with a service at 7:00 p.m. On Tuesday, May 13, there will be a viewing at the funeral home from
9:00 - 10:00 a.m. followed by a service at the Chapel of Tod Homestead Cemetery prior to the internment.
Boardman - Margarita Santiago, 77, of Boardman, Ohio has transitioned from this earth to join her husband Sirilo, son Harold and sister, Angelica with our Heavenly Father. Margarita was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, to deceased parents Ana Duco and Manuel Sanchez. After arriving in Youngstown in her teenage years she met and married Sirilo Santiago in 1954. They made Youngstown their home for more than 30 years before returning to their native Puerto Rico where they would live for the next 25 years. Margarita returned to Youngstown in 2010 upon the death of
husband, Sirilo, and has resided with her son, Sirilo, Jr. the past four years.
Margarita was a large presence in the Hispanic community serving as President of the Women's Sons of Borinquen Club for several years. She also worked for the Youngstown Community Action Center where again she worked with the community at large. For her family and friends she was known as someone who could be relied upon to help whenever she was needed. It brought her great joy to make sure that everyone have a good time and gather together as often as possible. She loved playing bingo and family events. On Sundays she enjoyed watching the Pittsburgh Steelers with her son, Jr., and he in turn learned to enjoy watching novelas with her. Margarita was preceded in death by her husband Sirilo, Sr. in 2010. She was also preceded in death by her son Harold Santiago in 1988. She leaves behind her surviving children, Ivette Ellis
of Stamford, Ct., Sirilo Santiago, Jr., of Boardman, Ohio and Stella Flores of Dallas, Texas who will continue to honor their memories. Margarita also leaves behind two granddaughters,
Natalie Humphries and Alexia Santiago. She also leaves surviving sisters, Lillian Contreras, Anita Santiago, Alice Santiago, Gloria Santiago and Juanita Santiago. She leaves two brothers, Juan Emilio Santiago and Roberto Santiago. In addition she leaves her beloved cousins whom she helped to raise as her own children, Jolie MacDougall, Lady Melfi, Rose McCormick, Carlos Natal and Raquel Harris along with son in law, Robert Ellis. She will be missed by many cousins, nephews and nieces in the area, Puerto Rico and other parts of the country. Services for Margarita will be held at Schiavone Funeral Home, 1842 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, Ohio. Viewing hours will be from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. on Monday, May 12 with a service at 7:00 p.m. On Tuesday, May 13, there will be a viewing at the funeral home from
9:00 - 10:00 a.m. followed by a service at the Chapel of Tod Homestead Cemetery prior to the internment.
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