Edwardo Santiago Riveras, 55, of Bethlehem, passed away suddenly in the emergency room of Wilkes Barre General Hospital on Friday, July 18, 2025. He had been a patient in Wilkes Barre Post Acute facility for a brief time.

Born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, he was a son of the late Edwardo Santiago and Rosa Rovera. He worked as a drywall installer in the construction field for many years before retiring due to illness. He was a attended Holy Infancy Catholic Church in Bethlehem.

Survivors: He is survived by his step children,Tyesha Torres, Ceeilia Torres, Crystal Torres; brothers and sisters, Secundino Gonzales, Cornin Gonzalez, Samuel Gonzalez, Jackeline Cortes, Frenando Cortes.Brenda Santiago; 8 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews and extended family.

Services are at the convenience of the family. Cremation arrangements entrusted to James Funeral Home, Bethlehem.