Carmen I. Santiago, 64, of New Haven passed away peacefully on Friday, January 22, 2021 at Yale-New Haven Hospital/St. Raphael campus with her family by her side.  She was the beloved wife of 42 years to Manuel Mercado. Carmen was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico on February 16th, 1956 and was the daughter of the late Arcilia Santos.  She was a Special Education Assistant for the New Haven Board of Education for many years.  Carmen was very devoted to her Christian religion.  Mother of Angel Torres, Glisell, Lissette and Celines Mercado. Grandmother of Darmys I. and Jomar A. Colon, Luis J. Alicea and many other grandchildren.  She was loved by her many siblings.

The visiting hours will be Monday, Jan. 25th from 4:00 to 8:00 PM at The Havens Family, North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue. A funeral service will be conducted in the funeral home on Tuesday morning, Jan. 26th at 10:00.  Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family. (masks and social distancing strictly required for all services).