A memorial service for Giovanni Goodman, 26, of Vacaville, will be held at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 8, at McCune Garden Chapel, 212 Main St., Vacaville.
Giovanni died on Dec. 30, 2010, in Vacaville, following a long battle against non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
Born on April 4, 1984, in Queens, N.Y., he was an aspiring rap artist, well-known locally and in the Sacramento area as "The Chemo Kid."
He had worked as a personal banker at Travis Credit Union, Bank of America and WestAmerica Bank.
He is survived by his parents, Guglielmo and Nicole Goodman; sister, Gabriella Goodman; nieces, Mariah and Mahogony Corely; as well as five stepbrothers and two stepsisters.
Contributions can be made in Giovanni's name via Travis Credit Union, 11 Cernon St., Vacaville, CA 95688.
McCune Garden Chapel is handling arrangements, www.McCuneChapel.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Clara Oakes
January 8, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Gino was a great kid! I remember him from LIttle Leaque. He will be missed. My deepest sympathy -May God be with you.
McCune Garden Chapel Funeral Home
January 6, 2011
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Donna Crotty Farmers Insurance
January 6, 2011
You will be missed. At least you're with your mom now & that's got to be a much happier place.
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