Nina M. Votolato

Nina M. Votolato obituary, North Canton, OH

Nina M. Votolato

Nina Votolato Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Reed Funeral Home - Canton Chapel on Feb. 24, 2024.

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Nina Marie Madeline Votolato, age 69, of Canton, Ohio, passed away at her home on February 18, 2024. She was born August 8, 1954, and was the beloved daughter of Nicolas A. and Anne G. (Gambone) Votolato. Nina leaves behind dear friends to cherish her memory, Justin Ross, Jim Weaverling; Bill Lagerstrom and Lee F. White from Lazarus Ministries; her devoted CNA Dawn Turnbull and her wonderful health coach, Patti Wohlin.
Nina was tremendously kindhearted and absolutely loved helping others. She was driven and ambitious and always worked toward her dreams. In that vein she worked as a Master Electrician for 23 years at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York, while doing the lighting for Broadway shows. She also life modeled for the New York Institute of Art and Design. When she moved to Ohio, she obtained a master's in Rehab Counseling in 2000. Additionally, she had formal training as a Reiki Master, specializing in energy and spiritual healing which she gave away generously. She will be deeply missed as her life and legacy are cherished for many years to come.
Guests are welcome to Memorial Calling Hours on Friday, March 8, 2024, from 4PM until 5PM at the Reed Funeral Home Canton Chapel. A Celebration of Life service will begin at 5PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Nina's honor may be made to Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities at https://ood.ohio.gov/ Also, any contributions can be made to her beloved charity: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital https://www.stjude.org/ Please visit reedfuneralhome.com to share condolences.
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March 10, 2024

Sheila Harper posted to the memorial.

March 8, 2024

Judith Lynn Dennis posted to the memorial.

February 24, 2024

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Sheila Harper

March 10, 2024

You are free, Nina! Sorry I couldn't make it to your service; I had a medical issue. Glad we found Merging Hearts & took classes at the North Canton YMCA. Please take care to all❤

Judith Lynn Dennis

March 8, 2024

Nina was my friend we met through some meetings and work experiences. We attended many conferences for WRAP, Mental Health for Consumers, Ohio State Mental Health, and the Foundation's consumer Mental Health Peer support. She was a ray of pure sunshine with a sense of humor. We developed many programs and provided help and resources to many. She was active and lived life with a positive attitude and energy while using her reiki skills. My memory and what I learned from her was positivity, kindness, happiness, always appreciating everyone you meet, and learning something from the experience. Nina always wanted to help develop programs and groups to improve recovery from all life experiences, positive or negative. She was my or anyone's boost of sunshine. It seemed anyone around her would always feel much better after being with her. My experiences with her were always delightful and without her brightness shining here on earth in this world it would certainly be dimmer, not as hopeful, and missing my sunny run-about friend.

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March 10, 2024

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