Ruben was the son of Lydia Maldonado and Otiliano Santiago. Ruben married Lucille V. Matthews on April 3, 1982. Together they have 2 children, Jose A. Maldonado (Heather Jernigan) and Antonio A. Maldonado; 3 granddaughters; and several nieces and nephews. Ruben is preceded in his passing by that of his oldest son, Ruben Maldonado Jr. (Lil Ruben) in October 1997.
Ruben has 2 sisters and 1 brother, Maritza (Tony) Torres; Zorida Nozdrum and Carlos Alvarado.
Ruben was a veteran of the United States Army. He was an Over-The Road-Truck Driver when he became ill and unable to continue driving.
Ruben is being cremated and the family has decided that there will not be a viewing nor will there be a funeral service.
