DECEMBER 12, 1929 – JANUARY 22, 2022
Passed away peacefully on Saturday January 22, 2022 at Stirling Heights LTC at the age of 92.
Gerardo is predeceased by his wife, Anna (2013). Loving father of Frank Santantonio (Lizanne) and Tony Santantonio (Nancy Williamson). Proud Nonno of Daniel (Natalie), Celine (Shane), Elyse (Scott) and Jessica (Nathaniel). Great-Nonno of Emerson. Gerardo and Anna came to Canada from Italy in 1965, making a beautiful life for their family. They remained close with friends and family in Italy, and loved to spend summers visiting – Gerardo will be fondly remembered by many friends and family there. He loved gardening and visiting farms, making wonderful Italian foods from the fresh fruits and vegetables he harvested – he was also an amateur chocolatier, delivering his creations to many (and those treats are missed already).
Friends will be received at the T. Little Funeral Home, 223 Main St., Cambridge, on Wednesday from 6-8pm. Guests must reserve a visitation time via the link on the funeral home website. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday morning at 11am at St. Ambrose Church, 210 South St., Cambridge with interment to follow at Parklawn Cemetery. For those unable to attend Mass in-person, please join the family via the Livestream link on the funeral home website. For those who wish, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society. Deepest thanks to the LHIN staff, Gail, Dr. Mark Brown, and the staff at Stirling Heights - Blair House, for the wonderful care and friendship Gerardo received.
