Bienvenido Santiago

Bienvenido “Tato” Santiago

With deep sorrow, pain and heart break we announce the death of our beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle, and friend, Bienvenido “Tato” Santiago on January 6,2026 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield mass. At the age of 78 years old.

Bienvenido was born on August 22, 1947, in Canovanas Puerto Rico. He was a loving, caring, father devoted to his children and family. He was loved by many and cherished by his friends, whose presence left a long-lasting impression on all whoever met him and shared a meal, drink or time with him.

He was kind, loving and always willing to help his family and friends. Tato, as many knew him, was the rock everyone leaned on, the glue that held the family together, and the beating heart of the family. His absence leaves an immeasurable void, and he will be deeply missed by all that loved him.

He was a hardworking and dedicated man who worked faithfully at Briar oaks apartments in New York City until his retirement. He enjoyed fishing, camping, good rum and time with his family and friends.

He is survived by his children Norma Ivette Santiago, Angel Francisco Santiago, Urayoan Hector Santiago, Francisco Javier Santiago; his 18 grandchildren Urayoan “Uri” Santiago, Carlos “Chala” Adorno, Anthony Adorno, Jocelyn Adorno, Annelisse Santana, Dayanie Roman-Santiago, Nashalia Santiago, Justin Alvarado -Santiago, Darious Santiago, Tatiana Santiago, Lazarous Santiago, Trayanna Santiago, Aidyn Santiago, Nereyda Santiago, Kailyn Santiago, Amaya Santiago, Bienvenido “Benny” Santiago and Zoey-Ann Santiago; and his beloved great-grandchildren Elijah Santiago, Christian Santiago, Aeriana Adorno, Leilani Suarez, Lilianna Lee, Lennox lee and Mason Evora; his daughter in laws Fawn Marie and Jennifer Santiago

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Norma Iris Santiago, his son Jose Francisco Santiago; and his granddaughters Ivelisse Adorno, Anyjah Santiago-Erilus, Lia Lee, London Lee.

Funeral services will be held at Puerta Del Cielo® Funeral Home, located at 730 State Street Massachusetts, from 6-8pm.

Over his 78 years, Tato built a legacy of love , strength and unity that will live on in the hearts of his family and friends forever.