Juan Santiago Lawrence, Massachusetts Obituary

Juan Santiago

<p>Juan &ldquo;Papo&rdquo; Santiago 54, a longtime Lawrence resident, died peacefully Wednesday, February 11, at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.&nbsp; He was surrounded by his loving family. Papo was born in Arroyo, Puerto Rico on January 29, 1961 and is the son of Juan and Maria Santiago.</p> <p>He was educated in the Lawrence School System and for many years was employed by his good friend Jerry at Andover St. Citgo in Lawrence.</p> <p>Juan married Laura and the couple had four children.</p> <p>Among his numerous interests and hobbies were family, cars and gardening.</p> <p>Papo was greatly admired by all who knew him because of his love and unwavering loyalty to his family and friends. The generosity of his time and talent was unconditional to anyone who called upon him for assistance. Papo will be sadly missed by everyone who knew him.</p> <p>His survivors include his four loving children Franky, Erving, Alexis and Laurie, three grandchildren Anthony, Aiden and Maliyah. Papo also leaves 3 sisters, Wanda, Daisy and Evelyn, 4 brothers, Hector, Mikey, Jose and Edwin as well as a very large extended family.</p> <p>Papo was a loving and supportive son, brother, father, grandfather, uncle, and great-uncle, and he will live on through his family.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend his calling hours on Saturday&nbsp; February 14, between 9 and 11 AM at the Arthur J Scott&nbsp; Funeral Home, 298 S Broadway, Lawrence MA.&nbsp; This will be followed by a &nbsp;Memorial mass and a Christian Burial, at 11 AM. To leave an online condolence, please visit facebook.com/DewhirstFuneralHome</strong></p>
January 29, 1961 - February 11, 201501/29/196102/11/2015
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Fr Bill
February 21, 2015
Please tell Hector Santiago that I just learned of the death of his brother, Juan. Please tell him I was sorry to hear it and that I will remember him at Mass today.

Fr. Bill Waters, OSA
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Daisy Martinez and Family
February 16, 2015
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Laurie
February 15, 2015
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Kelvin Torres
February 14, 2015
thinking about the good times at Hudson ave playing softball in that little park down the street and going to el central nite club , PAPO enjoy your next journey in life peace Kelvin
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Kelvin Torres
February 14, 2015
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Maryann Lavenia
February 14, 2015
Laurie, I am deeply sorry for your loss. In the short time that I've known you - it was plain to see that your father and you had a special bond..,his presence may be gone but the memories and love will remain deep etched within your heart. Maryann Lavenia
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Nylsa Caraballo
February 14, 2015
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Telia and Michael
February 13, 2015
It is with deep sadness that we offer our sympathy to your family. Juan was a very special person who offered his friendship to us with an open heart. He was always there to lend a helping hand or just visit. His gifts were creating beautiful gardens and "fixing things".... Continue Reading
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Santiago, Nelson, and Garcia family
February 13, 2015
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Angela
February 13, 2015
I am sorry to hear about Juan's passing. I always bought my gas at that station and I can truly say he always had a smile and greeted everyone so warmly. He was a talented gardener and I always admired the lovely flowers there. He surely has a garden in heaven. Rest in p... Continue Reading
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