Carole Villano Votto, 74, of New Haven, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at Connecticut Hospice, Branford. She was born in New Haven on July 21, 1949, and was the daughter of the late Peter and Annette Vegliante Villano. She had worked as a Para-Professional for special needs children at Clintonville Elementary School for many years until her retirement. Carole loved her job, and working with children was one of her greatest passions. She enjoyed trips to the beach, cooking, dogs (especially poodles), daily happy hour with family and friends. Carole’s greatest joys were decorating for the holidays, entertaining, especially for Christmas and spending time with her grandchildren whom she loved unconditionally. Mother of Lisa Votto and the late Peter J. Votto. Stepmother of Stephen Votto. Grandmother of Gianna and Peter Votto. Mother-in-law of Maria Lisa Votto. Also survived by her two special cousins Lisa and Gina Vegliante. Predeceased by her former husband Philip Votto.
Family and friends are invited to go directly to Blessed Michael McGivney Parish at St. Joseph Church, 129 Edwards Street, New Haven on Tuesday morning, Dec. 5th at 11:00 to attend a Mass of Christian burial. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the CT Hospice, Inc., 100 Double Beach Road, Branford, CT 06405 or the Special Need Children Center Foundation by visiting www.snccf.org.
I loved Carole. She was kind, caring, and a good friend. We were in 4th grade together at St. Boniface School in New Haven, and she was my neighbor across the street on Lawrence Street in New Haven. She would kindly drive me to Quinnipiac College in Mt. Carmel, Hamden. She also warmly hosted our Worthington Hooker Reunions, bringing us together at her lovely home. May fond memories comfort you and give you peace. 💐❤️
I am deeply saddened to hear of Carole’s passing. She and I worked together at Clintonville school. She worked alongside me as my paraprofessional in our special needs classroom. She and I developed a special friendship. She was the kindest most compassionate person I ever met. My deepest condolences.
I worked with Carol at Clintonville school, she was a very nice lady.
My condolences to her family and friends. 🙏🙏🙏
So VERY sorry to learn of Carole’s passing. So many great memories. Rest in peace my dear friend. Condolences to the family.