Giovanni “John” Pace, Sr., age 82, of Mentor. Beloved husband of Angela (nee Saporito) and the late Rosemary; loving father of Jordan (Marci) and John, Jr., and step-father of Lia (Peter) Neylon and Joseph Russo; dear grandfather of Jenny, Siena, Lola, and Petey; and devoted son of the late Floriano and Nicoletta (nee Fosco) Pace. Family and friends may call at HOLY REDEEMER CATHOLIC CHURCH, 15712 KIPLING AVE., CLEVELAND, OH 44110 ON SATURDAY DECEMBER 18, 2021, 10 AM – 12 PM, with Mass of Christian Burial following at 12:00 pm. Interment All Souls Cemetery, Chardon. The family asks that no gifts or flowers be sent. Memorial contributions in John’s name may be made to Holy Redeemer Catholic Church.