Giuseppe's greatest joys in life were his faith, his family, and his deep love and respect for the United States of America. Born in the small town of San Giovanni di Gerace, Italy, he was the youngest of seven children. Following World War II, Giuseppe traveled to Argentina, where he worked as a tailor. There, he married his beloved wife, Maria, and welcomed their first child, Ana.
Seeking greater opportunities for his family, Giuseppe packed their belongings into a few suitcases and journeyed to Baltimore, Maryland. Together, he and Maria built a wonderful life, welcoming their son, Raffaele, and later enjoying the blessings of four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Giuseppe was the beloved husband of 65 years to Domenica Maria Santini; devoted father of Ana S. LaDana and her husband, Gilbert, and Raffaele Santini and his wife, Josefa Maria; loving grandfather of Christina Encarnacion (Alexander), Anthony LaDana (Nicole), Isabella Patino (Anthony), and Rosalie Santini; and cherished great-grandfather of Roman and Luca LaDana.
He was the dear brother of the late Francesco Santini and the late Oreste Spadaccino (Raffaela); brother-in-law of Vicenta Santini, Graciela Della Sala (the late Jose), the late Natalio Fusca (Nilda), and the late Teresa Iorgi (Vicente).
Giuseppe was the loving uncle of Raphael J. Santini (Mary Louise) and the late Silvia Vito (Giuseppe). He is also survived by his nieces and nephews in Argentina, Pedro, Daniel, Antonio I, Luis, Antonio D, Graciela, Dario, Lili, Silvana, and Antonio F, and their spouses, along with many great-nieces and great-nephews.
Giuseppe will be lovingly remembered for his unwavering faith, devotion to family, and the legacy of love and perseverance he leaves behind.
Relatives and friends may visit at Schimunek Funeral Home, Inc., 9705 Belair Rd, Nottingham, MD 21236, on Friday, November 13, 2026, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm, and from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
A Funeral Mass will take place at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 8420 Belair Rd, Perry Hall, MD 21236, on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at 9:30 am. Followed by a Committal Service at Gardens of Faith Memorial Gardens, 5598 Trumps Mill Road, Baltimore, MD 21206.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.https://www.heart.org/
