Santiago A. Aldaba, age 71, of East Chicago, IN passed away Saturday, October 22, 2016.  Santiago is survived by one daughter, Marivel Aldaba Ordaz; four sons:  Alan (Rebecca) Aldaba, Josemanuel (Laura) Aldaba, Santiago Aldaba, Jr., and Salvador (Julia) Aldaba; six grandchildren:  Yami Aldaba, Alicia Aldaba, Andrea Aldaba, Marivel Aldaba, Salvador Aldaba, Jr., and Natalea Aldaba; one great-grandchild; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.  Preceded in death by his wife, Patricia L. Aldaba, and mother Maria Reyes Aldaba.

Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, October 27, 2016 beginning at 10:00 am at FIFE FUNERAL HOME, 4201 Indianapolis Blvd., East Chicago, IN with Msgr. John Siekierski, officiating.  Burial to follow at St. John Cemetery, Hammond, IN.  Visitation will be on Wednesday, October 26, 2016 from 4:00 to 8:00 pm at the funeral home.

Santiago retired from the 12” bar mill plant No. 4  at Inland Steel Company after 35 years of service; a member of Inland Steel 25 Year Club.  Santiago enjoyed his music; loved to travel back home to Mexico; and most of all enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his children and grandchildren.  To share a memory or send a permanent online condolence, please logon to: www.fifefuneralhome.com

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