Jose Morales, 76, of Bethlehem, died Oct. 6, 2014, while in the care of Valley Manor Nursing Home, Coopersburg. Born in Puerto Rico, he was a son of the late Eulogio Morales and Belen Santiago.

He worked many years as a steel worker in foundries before retiring.

He was a member of Holy Infancy R. C. Church, Bethlehem.

He is survived by his daughter, Carrin Perez of Central Islip, N.Y.; seven stepchildren; 11 brothers and sisters, Angel, Antonio, Pablo, Ignacio, Luis, Juan, Valentin, Gregoria, Noel, Maria, Belen; three grandchildren, Desiree and Omar Pacheco and Silver Perez; many relatives; and friends.

He was predeceased by four siblings, Fabian Morales, Trinidad Morales, Ana Nelba and Faltino Morales.

Arrangements were made by James Funeral Home Inc., Bethlehem.