Santiago Zacarías Vidal (Santi, Santos, Vida, Vidal), 66, passed away on October 20, 2026, at home in Clark, New Jersey. He was born on November 5, 1959, in Havana, Cuba. Santiago was the son of Santiago and Irma Vidal. Throughout his life, he was a beloved presence—steadfast in his faith, devoted to those he loved, and known for a loyal spirit and a generous heart that never sought attention, only the good of his family. He was an example to all on how to befriend and engage others with kindness, humor, and care.
Santiago is predeceased by his father, Santiago Vidal.
Santiago is survived by his loving wife, Mabel Vidal of Clark, NJ; his son, Christian Vidal and wife Biorlenis of Elizabeth, NJ; and his daughter, Lauren Vidal of Westfield, NJ. He is the loving grandfather to Nina, Danny, and Valentina. Santiago is also survived by his mother, Irma Vidal and his sister, Irasema Campano nee Vidal and husband Frank of Lakeland, FL, niece Elizabeth Nikitin and husband Alex, and many other loving cousins and family members.
Visitation will be held at KROWICKI MCCRACKEN FUNERAL HOME, 2124 East Saint George Ave, Linden, NJ 07036, US, on October 26, 2026, from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Mary of the Assumption, 155 Washington Ave, Elizabeth, NJ 07202, US, on October 27, 2026, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am.
