Janice Deanna Pantaleo peacefully went home to the Lord on February 21, 2025.
Janice was born July 28, 1944 to Eunetta Louise Boatman and Charles Alvin Butte in Detroit, Michigan. She spent her early years in Michigan, marrying John Pantaleo, with whom she had two daughters. In 1975, she moved to Florida with her girls, embarking on a new chapter in her life.
A trailblazer in the field of computer programming at a time when few women were present in the industry, Janice began her career as a key punch operator in the late 1960s. Determined to advance, she seized every opportunity for training and education. In the 1970s, she joined the City of Hollywood, Florida, working with computers that filled entire rooms. Over time, she played a crucial role in developing the city’s network infrastructure, long before the era of Windows. She later took on the responsibility of training and supporting various departments using the system. After retiring from the City of Hollywood, she continued her career with a software company specializing in global human resources management. Wherever she worked, Janice was deeply respected, and her family discovered countless letters praising her patience, professionalism, and kindness.
Janice was cherished by all who knew her. She greeted life with a warm smile, a wink, and a hug, bringing humor, kindness, and compassion to every interaction. She had a deep love for her family, friends, and dogs, as well as a passion for flowers, plants, and gardening—a peaceful way for her to connect with the Lord. Her faith was unwavering, and she sought to share it with others. She found joy in music and dancing and had an undeniable charm. Known for her kind and generous heart, she never complained and always expressed gratitude. She had a remarkable ability to make people feel special and valued.
Janice is survived by her beloved daughters, Jacqueline (Eaton) Pantaleo and Kimberly (Ludicke) Pantaleo, as well as her siblings: Kathy (Ratti) Butte, Charles A. Butte Jr., Donna Butte, Michael Waites, and Deborah Waites. She also leaves behind many nieces and nephews who will forever cherish her memory.
A devoted mother, sister, and friend, Janice’s family finds comfort in knowing that they will be reunited with her in Heaven.
A Graveside Service will be held Friday February 28th, 2025 at 1:30 PM in Evergreen Cemetery 4535 Main Street Jacksonville, FL 32206. A visitation will be held in Evergreen Chapel at 1 PM.
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Kymm and Bill, I’m so sorry for your loss, but knowing she is in Heaven, is remarkable and comforting. Please know we are here for you and our prayers will be focused on you both and your entire family. We love you both so very much.
May God provide you comfort and peace during this season.
To Jacqueline and Ralph and Kim and William,
With loving memories of Janice along with appreciation and thankfulness for all you have done to help your mother, we send all our love and pray for God to bless you.
From Aunt Kathy and Uncle Rob Rattai and Uncle Chuck (Charles A. Butte Jr) and Aunt Donna Holowatyj and Uncle Michael Spatafore
My sister Carolyn was working on our ancestry and Janice got information from Carolyn to talk with me. I’m Kathy’s cousin. Brenda Butte Grabowski.
Janice wanted to know about Kathy. I sent her pictures of Kathy, Donna and Gharles .her Half sisters and brother. Janice was happy to meet them. She came to Michigan to see them. Kathy invited us to meet her too. I’m glad. We got to meet her too.
We went to Florida to see her again.
Janice is a wonderful person. We enjoyed our visit with her.
Love you,
Janice ( your cousin Brenda Butte Grabowski)
I’m so sorry for your loss. Your mother was a remarkable woman. Her memories & love will live in your heart forever. May she rest in peace ❤️
One day I received an email from a person through ancestry.com. It was Janice. She sent me pictures of my dad and grandma. I immediately called my cousins and they confirmed that they had a sister who they didn’t know. Me and my sister Brenda conversed with her through email and helped her reach her siblings Kathy,Charles and Donna. Kathy then arranged a little family reunion in Michigan. We met Janice and it was like we had known her forever. We were able to visit her in Florida a couple times and get to know her even better. I found her to be an inspiration. She is kind, and smart and beautiful. Me and my sisters Judy,Brenda,Tammy,and Candace are so fortunate we met her on earth and one day in heaven.
I am so grateful I got to know Janice. She sent me pictures of my dad in his WWIi uniform that I had never seen before The first time I met my dear cousin it was like I knew her forever. She open d up her home in Florida and I learned about her many hobbies including her beautiful garden. She took me and my husband to her favorite Thai restaurant and spent time with us at our campsite in Florida. All of us sisters Judy,Brenda,Tammy,me Carolyn and Candace agreed that our Cousin was beautiful inside and out! We all loved you very much
Only a moment you stayed but what an imprint your footprints have left on our hearts
She was very lucky to have such a caring daughter like you Jacqueline. You were wonderful to her.
Janice was fun,energetic very smart, quick witted and lived life with enthusiasm. There wasn’t anything she couldn’t do IF she set her mind to do it! She loved to see people happy. She was a kind and generous 😇 person to everyone ❤️.. I will always be inspired by her love ❤️ for 🙏 and Faith in The One True God, and His Son Jesus Christ and The Person of The Holy Spirit! Amen 😇 🙏
I was friends and neighbors with Janice Simonic and her husband Ron , in DeLand . She was a sweet and kind lady, and will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved her. Sending prayers
I was so sad to hear of your Mom’s Passing, my thoughts and prayers are with you. I truly thought of your mom as family while she was here. Take care may you all find some peace as she is in a much better place. Remember life is to short to waste time on sorrow we are headed to the same place she just beat you there and will be waiting with open arms
I truly enjoyed your mother while she was here at Camellia. She will always hold a special place in my heart. My thoughts and prayers are with you both Jacqueline and Kim. Your Mother is in a much better place. Always remember Life’s to short to waste on sorrow, you are all going to the same place she just beat you there and will be waiting with open arms
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