Obituary of Clodo K. Santillan

Santillan, Clodo K. age 65 of Elmwood Park at rest inElmwood Parkon March 1, 2013. Beloved husband of the former Luz Becerra ofElmwood Park. Loving father of Jasmine Santillan-Jimenez and her husband Elvis of Paterson and Clodo K. Santillan, Jr. ofElmwood Park. Cherished grandfather of Cassandra and Ethan Jimenez and Julissa, Clodo K. III and Madison Santillan and his cherished relationship with Vanessa Cevoli and her husband Anotino and their unborn child Gabriella. Caring brother of Armando, Susana, Violeta, Margot and the late Manuel. He is survived by nieces, nephews and a large extended family. Born inTalara,Peruhe came to theU.S.A.residing inPatersonbefore settling inElmwood Park. He was a Manager for Royal Woven Label Inc., Secaucus. After that, he worked for the Marriott Hotel at Glenpointe,Teaneckas the Facilities Manager. He is remembered as "Papi Clodo" the survivor with the spirit of a Lion who loved his family. He was an avid guitar player, who was humorous and enjoyed dancing. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral from the Festa Memorial Funeral Home,111 Union Blvd., Totowa, on Monday at 9:00 AM. Funeral Mass to follow at St. Gerard R.C. Church, Paterson at 9:30 AM. Interment atHolySepulchreCemetery, Totowa. Friends may call Sunday 4-8 PM. For more information, go to www.festamemorial.com.