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Janis Giannotti Barnhill, age 71, passed away on January 20, 2018 in Vero Beach.
She was the daughter of the late Anthony Giannotti and Marie Giannotti.
Janis was born in Providence Rhode Island. She moved to Vero Beach at a young age and attended St. Helen Catholic School and graduated from Vero Beach High School.
She stepped into the position of owner and operator of Howard Johnson Motor Lodge, 1984-2004 after the death of her father, Anthony (Tony) Giannotti.
Janis is survived by her husband, JW Barnhill; son, Stephen Anthony; sister, Nancy Giannotti Isgette; and nieces and nephews , Kelly Isgette, Courtney Isgette, Jarred Isgette and wife Ariel, Austin Conner and Abel William Isgette .
A memorial service will be held for friends and family 11-2 p.m., Sunday, February 4, at Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider donations to The American Diabetes Association.
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Barbara Ash Bush - Classmate
January 25, 2018, 12:08 pm
Janis and I were classmates at Central Catholic High School in Ft. Pierce. I remember her great smile and love of life. May God bless each of you as you grieve her passing. She is at peace and joins her loving family members in Heaven.
Diana DuBose - Friend
January 26, 2018, 12:03 pm
Please accept my deepest sympathy with your mother’s passing. Janis was a friend that I loved to see and chat with. We had many things in common. Janis will be missed, her smile was contagious. Rest easy Janis, we will meet again someday.
Ann Peterman Best - Classmate
January 27, 2018, 12:01 pm
Janis was a fellow classmate at Central Catholic High, Fort Pierce. I remember her as being a quiet thoughtful person. I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are for each of you.
Francis Fuzzy Fazzalaro - friend
February 2, 2018, 11:54 am
So sorry for your loss. I will always have wonderful memories of Janice from our school days. She was a sweet girl.