Candita Santiago

She is survived by sons Rafael (Gail) Negroni, Nestor Negroni; daughters Denise Negroni, Dalia Rivera and Daisy (John) Rodriguez, followed by her grandchildren Candace (Eliezer) Romero, Rafael Negroni, Manny Rivera, Ryan Bosque, Daniel (Christine) Negroni, Monique (Jason) O’Neill, Nestor (Jennifer) Negroni Jr., Emmanuel Rodriguez, Liana Negroni, Briana (Thomas) McCoskery, Shay Negroni, Gary Negroni, Christine Negroni and great grandchildren Elliott Ramos, Eddie Rivera, Samantha Negroni, Madison Negroni, Ralphie Negroni Jr., Cameron Bosque, Gabriella Negroni, Iris Rivera, David Negroni, and Orion Negroni. She is survived by her sisters Mildred Gadler, Dalia Campos and Myrna Maybrown.

After graduating with a degree in psychology and early childhood education, she was the director of a children’s day care in Queens, NY and upon relocation to Florida in the late 1970’s became a social worker at the Orlando Regional Medical Center, retiring in her 70’s.

Candy was a gentle warrior, full of grace. She was our comfort and always availed herself to hush away a blue day with her delicious meals. She possessed unrelenting love for her family and those around her. She managed her home, children and work with fervent compassion. She loved the Lord and laid a solid foundation of glorious faith for generations to come.