Janice C. Votto Guido, 70, of North Haven passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2017 at her home. She was the beloved wife of 43 years to the late John Guido, Jr. Janice was born in New Haven on March 11, 1947; daughter of the late Michael Votto, Mary Ardolino Votto and Marion Torello Votto. She obtained her Bachelor’s degree from Southern Connecticut State University and had taught at the former Cedar Lakes School, North Branford and later for the Moppet Minders Nursery School for the Town of North Haven. Janice was a member of the North Haven Sons & Daughters of Italy Lodge #2805, the Jolly Timers, former member of the Riverdale Homemakers club and was an avid casino visitor. Mother of Marybeth (John) Madigan and John (Angela) Guido. Sister of Michael (Ann) Votto and Paul (Therese) Votto. Grandmother of Thomas James (T.J.) Guido and Kristen Guido. Step-Grandmother of John (Tami) Madigan. Great-Grandmother of Serenity Ann Madigan. Also survived by nieces and nephews.
Her funeral procession will leave the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue, Tuesday morning at 10:30. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in St. Barnabas Church at 11:00 am. Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery. The visiting hours will be Monday from 4 to 8 pm. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Janice C. Guido can be made to the Closer to Free Fund, P.O. Box 1849, New Haven, CT 06508 which jointly supports Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale-New Haven and Yale Cancer Center.
Thinking of you both during this difficult time. You are in my prayers.
Our deepest sympathy and condolences to all of you and may our Lord Jesus be a comfort to you with your loss.
The Alling Family:: Bill, Janet, Bill Jr., and Laurs
Dear Marybeth, I am sorry to hear about your mom passing. May God comfort you at this time of sorrow. Your mom will be your guardian angel and she will be looking after you.
I’m so sorry for your loss, Marybeth. Your mom was always full of laughter and love, the warm center of her family or any group she was in. Always smiling, she made the world brighter. You and she are in my thoughts and prayers.
To the Guido family,
Words can not express how sad we are to hear the news of Moms passing. She was such a caring and amazing woman. I will never forget how wonderful she was to my children at Moppet Minders. Love to you all!
The Aimi Family
Mary-Jean, David, Steven, Tom & Emily❤
Blessings on her Journey.
Your mom loved those little kids at Moppet Minders. She made such a beautiful difference in so many little lives.
Susan School Social worker
Although my heart is sadden by Janice’s passing; I am joyful of the fact that she and John are united again. They had opened their home several years ago for a few guys to play cards and became very “dear” friends. She was a gentle soul with a deep love of her Savior. Rest in peace dear friend and enjoy those strees of gold.
Dear Marybeth,
My deepest sympathy and prayers to you and your
family.
I am so sorry for your loss. Mrs Guido was a kind hearted person she taught both of my son’s at Moppet Minders. She always knew who we were even though years have gone by. She will be deeply missed. Thank you for sharing her with us
Love. Diane, Ed, Erik, Michael
Esposito
Maryanne and I would like to offer our condolences and prayers to the Guido and Votto families.
Your mom was my kids teacher they loved her so sorry for your loss my thought and prayers are with you and your family
So sorry to hear about the loss of Mrs Guido. Both of our girls went to Moppet Minders and have very fond memories of her. When they were young and were worried about learning something new such as zipping their coats or tying their shoes we would say” it’s ok! Mrs Guido will help you”. !! This is something we continued to say for many years just to tease them. She was such a loving and kind person. May she Rest In Peace.
Dear Annie, Michael and Family,
Sorry to hear about your loss. Sending
My sympathy and prayers during this difficult time.
Both of your parents will be missed in the neighborhood. We both extend our sympathy to each of you and your children and your families and hope that you receive peace and comfort as you progress into the future, building on the talents and gifts you received from both parents
May you find comfort knowing both my children loved her as much as she did all the kids that came thru Muppet Minders….Most of North Haven have wonderful memories of the kindness, love she showed our children and the great path she provided sending them off to grade school…God Bless