Julio C. Santiago Jr.

Julio C. Santiago Jr., of Manchester, New Jersey, passed away the morning of May 27, 2025, at the age 52 in Community Medical Center, Toms River, surrounded by his loved ones. He is survived by his beloved wife Tara Mascarella Santiago, his daughter Justina (Maged) Fattah and, his 3 grandchildren, Noah, Sage, and Rosie, his parents, Julio and Nereida Santiago, his brothers Jose and Aaron Santiago, and his sister Lina (Pablo) Claudio, his nieces and nephews and also by many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Julio was a devoted husband, and loving father and grandfather, who valued all his family. He loved spending time with them. He enjoyed listening to loud music, remote controlled cars, working out, football, particularly, the Dallas Cowboys, and adored his dog Fiona. He will be remembered for his kindness, his genuine heart, but most of all his beautiful smile.

A Funeral Service will be celebrated on Monday June 2, 2025 at 10:00 am at Church of Grace and Peace 1563 Old Freehold Road Toms River, NJ 08753. Family will receive friends from 9:45am - 10:00 am. Burial will follow at St. Mary of the Lake Cemetery Honey Locust Lane Lakewood, NJ 08701. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family by visiting www.quinn-hoppingfh.com.