Walter Santiago, 72, of Ocala passed away January 4, 2017.  He was born in the Bronx, New York to Oscar and Sally (Alvarez) Santiago.  He was a US Navy Veteran and a retired automotive warehouse manager.  Walter enjoyed playing chess and cards and fishing.  He is survived by his wife, Jo Ann Santiago; daughter, Danielle Koch; son, Jason Santiago; brother, Eddie Santiago, sister, Roselyn Menendez and many nieces and nephews.  A celebration of his life will be held at Baldwin Brothers Heritage Chapel on Saturday, Jan. 7th at 2PM.  In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial contribuations be made to the Diabetes Association of America.  Arrangements by Baldwin Brothers Funerals & Cremation 954 E. Silver Springs Blvd. Ocala, FL 352-236-5884.