Mr. Santiago Ayala born on January 8, 1938 in San German, Puerto Rico to the late Santiago Ayala and the late Carmen Julia Vega, entered into eternal rest on November 22, 2012 at Jamaica Hospital, Jamaica, New York. Mr. Ayala was 74 years old. Beloved father of Santiago Ayala and his wife Melissa, Stephan Ayala, Jacqueline Torres and her husband Richard. Devoted grandfather of Steven Torres, Justin Torres, Alejandro Ayala, Isabela Ayala, and Raimundo Ayala. Cherished great grandfather of Jada Torres and Layla Torres. Cremation services are private and Mr. Ayala cremated remains will be interred in St. Michael's Cemetery, East Elmhurst, New York.