Geraldine Ann Santangelo

Geraldine Santangelo Geraldine (Grimm) Santangelo passed away peacefully on February 5th in Grosse Pointe, MI. She was 92 years old. Growing up in Campbell (OH), “Gerri” was a registered nurse (RN) for more than forty years. She practiced nursing at the former South Side Hospital in Youngstown (OH) and finished her career at the Mahoning County Tuberculosis Clinic. Geraldine was an independent woman for her era. She graduated as valedictorian of her high school class in 1950. She then went on to earn her RN degree in 1954 from the Youngstown School of Nursing. Gerri was blessed with a large extended family including twenty-four aunts, uncles and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews, most all residing in the Youngstown area. Moving to Boardman (OH) in 1972, Gerri and her first husband, Richard B. Grimm, were parents to Dr. Richard A. Grimm (Lisa) of Chagrin Falls, OH and Douglas J. Grimm (Sharon) of Naples, FL. In 1986, Gerri married veteran Youngstown Police Officer Dominic Santangelo. They retired in the Boardman area and Gerri subsequently moved to Grosse Pointe following Dominic’s passing. In a 1991 Youngstown Vindicator article, staff columnist (and neighbor) Jane Tims wrote “She made sure her boys got to church, to family gatherings, minded their manners and followed the rules. She was there for them. They are fulfilled. For a mother, there’s no finer reward.” Geraldine leaves behind four grandchildren: Leah Grimm Lovell (Alex) of Newtown Square, PA, Katherine Grimm of Chicago, IL, Julia Grimm of Chicago, IL and Alex Grimm of Ft Myers, FL. Geraldine was also the very proud great grandmother to Sophie and JJ Lovell. Her parents John “Rosy” and Ann Brayer along with her bother Raymond Brayer predeceased Geraldine. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 21st, 2026 at 10:00am at St. Charles Church in Boardman. Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery in Youngstown directly following the funeral service. There will also be a luncheon honoring Geraldine after the interment. The family would like to thank everyone at The Rivers Grosse Pointe for their care and compassion. In lieu of flowers, the family requests a donation be made in Geraldine’s honor to The Care Team Hospice Foundation, 5401 Gateway Center, Flint, MI 48507 Share memories with the family at their "On-Line Guest Book" @ WujekCalcaterra.com.

Geraldine Ann Santangelo

May 8, 1933 - February 5, 2026