Barbara C. Vito

She was predeceased by her husband, Pasquale J. Vito; mother, Anna [Davoli] Gugliotta Velocci; father, Frank Gugliotta; step-father, Donato Velocci; mother-in-law, Clara Lippa Vito; father-in-law, Salvatore Vito; brothers-in-law, Anthony Vito and Michael Shanahan; and sister-in-law, Rachael [Gardiner] Vito.

She is survived by her brother, Bruno Gugliotta (Mary); sister, Josephine Velocci Schwind (Anthony); sister-in-law, Barbara Vito Shanahan; children: Patricia Vito (Louis J. Englert), Lorraine Vito Schaeffer (Todd), Sandra Vito Oliver (Anthony), Christine Vito Akel (Joseph), and James Vito (Mary Tschiderer); grandchildren: Louis R. Englert, Erica Englert, Kyle Schaeffer (Nichole), Brittany Schaeffer, Joseph Oliver (Jessica), Philip Oliver, Joseph Akel (Emily), Gina Akel McMahon (Patrick), Kristen Vito, David Vito, and Renee Vito; great-grandchildren: Louis T. and Evelyn Englert, Cole Schaeffer, Ryan Schaeffer, Frank Oliver, and Avery and Anna Akel; as well as many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

As a young girl, Barbara loved to help out at her parents’ restaurant, The Rex. She attended St. Lucy’s church and elementary school where she began her lifelong devotion as a Roman Catholic. While attending Madison High School, Barbara, known as “Googie”, was a member of 9 competitive athletic teams. She was Homeroom Rep, Assistant Gym Leader, member of the school newspaper, the Italian Club and the Beta Chi Delta Sorority. Barbara graduated from Rochester Business Institute in 1954 after majoring in Stenography. She continued her athletic activities while at RBI and was also a member of the Newman Club which fostered the spiritual, intellectual and social interests of the Catholic students.

Barbara’s adult life revolved around her husband and her 5 children. She was a traditional stay-at-home mother and as her children grew, she volunteered heavily in their activities, often taking leadership roles that made these activities possible. Barbara was a Brownie Girl Scout Leader, gym teacher, and Lassie League Softball Coach.

When Barbara’s children grew up, she returned to full time work at the Monroe County Board of Elections until her retirement. This time of her life also saw her return to her own favorite activities. She was an avid and skilled bowler and softball player and enjoyed traveling with her friends.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, April 6th, 2021 at 10:00a.m., at the Parish of the Holy Family, 4100 Lyell Rd. Rochester, NY 14606. Interment to follow in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Masks are required and social distancing guidelines must be followed by anyone attending the church service. The Funeral Mass will also be available online for those not in attendance.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place • Memphis, TN 38105