Giovanni Mr. Santacroce

Giovanni Guido Santacroce, age 52, of Toledo, passed away suddenly on December 15, 2019. He was born February 22, 1967 in Toledo and graduated from Sylvania Northview High School in 1985. Giovanni received his Bachelors Degree in Sociology from the University of Toledo and Masters Degree in Mental Health Counseling from Spring Arbor University. He enjoyed playing billiards, reading Stephen King books, and was a long-suffering Cleveland Browns fan. His daughter was everything in his life and he had an unwavering passion for counseling those in need. Giovanni is survived by his wife, Gina (DArcangelo) Santacroce; daughter, Sophia Santacroce; father, Guido Santacroce; mother, Jane (Handerhan) Merrill; sisters, Tania (Luca) Matrone and Tarina (Maurizio) Giangiobbe; brother-in-law, Corey Rittenhouse; nephews, Marco, Matteo, Federico, Paolo, and Corey, Jr.; a loving extended family; and his dog, Pepper. He was preceded in death by his step-mother, Pasqualina Pia Santacroce; and mother-in-law, Claudette (DArcangelo) Rittenhouse. Family and friends may visit the Walker Funeral Home, 5155 Sylvania Ave. (west of Corey Rd.) from 2-8 p.m., Friday, December 20, 2019.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army.  Online condolences may be shared at walkerfuneralhomes.com.