There will be a funeral service at 7 p.m. on Monday, March 27, 2017, at the Rossi Brothers and Lellio Funeral Home in Boardman, for William Santiago Sr., 61, who passed away on Wednesday, March 22. He was born September 9, 1955, in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, the son of Nicola and Felicita (Cordero) Santiago. William worked in maintenance for Hills Department Stores. He loved football, basketball, and fishing. He also enjoyed music, playing his bongos, and spending time with his family and friends. He will always be remembered lovingly by his 2 children, Jeremy Santiago, and William Santiago Jr.; 5 step-children, Stacey, Shawn, Christopher, Patrick, and Daniel; three siblings, Margarita Cuevas of Campbell, Hector L. Santiago of Kissimee, FL, and Al Santiago of Las Vegas; 4 nieces and nephews, Angelo and Elena Solis, and Milagro and Maria Cuevas; and one great nephew. Family and friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. on Monday, March 27 at the Rossi Brothers and Lellio Funeral Home, 4442 South Avenue in Boardman. Family and friends may visit the Book of Memories at www.rossifunerals.com to view this tribute and send condolences to William's family.

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