Gabriel Santiago Sr., age 54 of Vineland, New Jersey succumbed to heart failure at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia surrounded by his family on Saturday November 18th, 2017.

Gabriel is survived by his wife and companion of 37 years Juana Santiago, his children Gabriel Jr, Ismael, Rebecca, Elizabeth, Luz, Betzaida, fourteen grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. Gabriel was preceded in death by his daughters Karen Santiago and Sylvia Ortiz.

Gabriel was born March 23rd 1963 in Yauco, Puerto Rico to Catalina Quinones and Miguel Santiago his loving parents preceded in death. He is also survived by four brothers, eleven sisters and many nieces and nephews.

Gabriel was a loving father, husband, grandfather, uncle, godfather and a friend to all. He enjoyed working on cars, DIY projects around the house and most of all spending time with family.

Celebration of Life services will be held from 5pm to 8pm on Friday November 24th, 2017 at City of Refuge Church 737 West Walnut Rd. Vineland, NJ. 08360.

Donations in memory of Gabriel may be made to the American Heart Association, http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Giving/Giving_UCM_001137_SubHomePage.jsp

Please visit www.wbfuneralhome.com to share condolences with the family.

Arrangements are in the care of Wainwright-Bernhardt Funeral Home, Vineland.