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Emanuel Santacroce Obituary
Sandy Santacroce, 85, of Yuba City, died peacefully on Wednesday, July 26, 2017. Born of parents Sebastian and Lucia, in Middletown Connecticut, he lived and worked in Sutter and Yuba City for 50 years.
Sandy served in the Air Force as a navigator for 17 years where he met his beautiful bride, Carolyn Wiechert, and they married in 1957. He retired from the Air Force to help run his wife's family ranch.
Sandy is survived by his daughters, Catherine(William), Ann Marie Troy(Mike), Julie and son Paul(Kari). Grandchildren, Anthony and Adam Troy, Stewart, Marisa, Issac and Iris Merritt, Natalie and Michael Santacroce, Daniel, John and Joseph Conron; Great Grandchild, Audriana Santacroce; brother, Sebastian Santacroce.
Sandy was a devout Traditional Catholic who was faithful from his time as a student in seminary until his death. He taught himself to play the piano and enjoyed writing jingles and religious hymns. He enjoyed his time working in his yard, having family gatherings and telling stories to his grandchildren.
A Visitation/Viewing 5:30-6:30PM and Rosary 6:30-7:30PM will be held on Tuesday evening, August 1, 2017, at St. Michael's Catholic Church: 4524 Garfield Ave, Carmichael. The funeral Latin Mass will be held at the same church on Wednesday morning, August 2, 2017, at 8:00AM. Burial will follow at Sutter Cemetery at 11:00AM. All funeral arrangements are being handled by Chapel of the Valley, (916) 797-1448.
The family will greet friends for lunch from 12:00PM - 2:00PM Wednesday, August 2, 2017, at the Harvest Room: 1475 Tharp Road, Yuba City.
Donations can be made to St Michael's Catholic Church.
To plant trees in memory, please visit theĀ Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
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Todd O'Berg
August 3, 2017
My condolences to the Santacroce family. May your dad Rest In Peace and be reunited in heaven with your dear sweet mother. Todd O'Berg
Debbie Everett
July 31, 2017
So many fond memories of growing up across the street from Sandy in Sutter. He would take me in the station wagon with his kids to the drive-in movies and let us lie on blankets to watch movie. He also took me with the family to Lake Tahoe in the Summer to a family cabin. Some of my favorite memories! I miss the entire family. My dad and I will be at graveside service in Sutter. Unfortunately my mother has a medical appointment in Chico and is unable to attend. She sends her love and the entire "Kelley" family sends your family love & prayers!
Debbie Everettā¤
Gail Littrell
July 30, 2017
I worked with Sandy at West Butte Aggregates years ago and have never forgotten his smile and great personality. We laughed a lot. He was catholic and on Friday fasting he brought me water and bread also. He loved his yard and always talked about his family. Just had twin grandkids if I remember right. Last time I saw him was Walmart a few years back gave him a big hug and reminded him how much I enjoy working with him and the fun we had. A true gentleman and I will never forget him. RIP Sandy.
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