Santiago Solis

Santiago Solis, 89

Youngstown…Private family funeral services were held Monday, Nov. 15, 2021, at the Wasko Funeral Home in Campbell, for Santiago Solis, 89, who passed away, Monday, Nov. 8, 2021.

Santiago was born August 2, 1932, in Humacao, Puerto Rico, the son of Seferino Solis Delgado and Christina Burgos Padilla.  He cam to the Youngstown area from Puerto Rico during the 1950’s.

He worked as a steelworker at Youngstown Sheet and Tube for over 30 years. 

Solis enjoyed working around his house doing yardwork as well as working on projects inside of his home.  He like watching baseball, wresting, and getting caught up on all the news stories of the day.  His biggest priority was spending time with his family and friends.

Solis will be deeply missed by the love of his life, Juana Sanchez; his son, Michael (Maria) Solis of Cortland; his daughter Christine Solis, also of Cortland; grandchildren, Sabrina, Ashley, Arlene and Miguel; many great-grandchildren; his brother, Julio Solis Burgos; sister, Justina Solis-Burgos; and his former wife, Maria Lopez Solis.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and his siblings, Gilberto, Crucita, and Tomasa.

Per Santiago’s request, private funeral services were held.  Burial took place at St. John Catholic Cemetery.

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