William Santiago Rodriguez

William Santiago, of North Bergen, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2024, at the age of 73.

William, a resilient and adaptable soul, was born in Cayey, Puerto Rico, on February 13, 1951. At the tender age of 16, he embarked on a journey to the United States, where he learned the art of survival and honed a multitude of skills. From the culinary arts to the construction of a home, there was nothing he couldn't master.

William was preceded in death by his parents, Rafael Santiago and Maria Rodriguez. However, his legacy lives on through the love and support of his devoted family. His wife Nancy Morales, daughters Nancy Ivette Tejeda (Carlos Tejeda) and Karen Moses (Frank Moses), and his grandchildren Antonio Ramon Tirado, Devin William Moses, Donovan Joseph Moses, Tristan Adrian Tejada, Deilani Marie Moses, and Ayden William Tejada, along with his sisters, brothers, nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends, all carry a piece of his spirit within them.

William's departure has left a void in our hearts that can never be filled. He will be fondly remembered by all as a loving husband, father, and grandfather. His absence is deeply felt, and his memory will forever be cherished.

We invite you to share your memories with us and join us as we say goodbye on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Riotto Funeral Home & Cremation Company, 3205 John F. Kennedy Blvd., Jersey City, NJ 07306 (For GPS Navigation, it is best to use the parking lot entrance address: 14 Stagg St., Jersey City). Friends and family are invited to attend William's funeral mass on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, 11:00 a.m. at St. Aloysius Church, 691 West Side Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07304. Interment will follow at Arlington Cemetery 748 Schuyler Ave, Kearny, NJ 07032.