Santiago Pagàn Cardona Sr., age 91, of Waterbury, Connecticut. Passed away on October 19, 2025, to rest peacefully with God. He was surrounded by his loving son and grandchildren. Born on April 14, 1934, in Yauco, Puerto Rico, he was the son of Ramon Pagàn and Luisa Cardona both of Yauco, Puerto Rico.
Santiago worked many years in the public transit industry in Ponce, Puerto Rico. Where he was loved and adored by many locals for his charm and kindness. He then retired and moved to Waterbury, Connecticut to live closer to his children and grandchildren. He was the father of six children, and seventeen loving grandchildren.
Relatives and friends my visit with the family on Friday October 24, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m., at New Britain Memorial & Donald D. Sagarino Funeral Home, 444 Farmington Ave, New Britain, Connecticut. Burial will then follow at 1:00 p.m. at All Saints Cemetery Association, 203 Spring Lake Road, Waterbury, Connecticut 06706.