Julie Ellen (Forte) Guarino, 67, of Derry, NH, passed away Thursday December 22, 2022, in her home, with her family by her side. She was born on February 1,1955 and raised in Everett, MA. Daughter of the late Anthony and Barbara (Crowe) Forte.
Julie was the beloved wife of Stephen Guarino. She was a devoted mother to Samantha & her husband Robert Bartlett and Stephanie & her husband Christopher Kania. Julie adored her five Grandchildren; Julia, Gianna, Stephen, Bobby and Cathryn. She was the oldest sister to Nino Forte & his wife Maryann, Peter Forte & his wife Sheryll, Susan Marchese & her late husband John, Michael Forte, Rita Caffazzo & her husband Bobby and Anthony Forte. Sister- in- law to Sandra Woodworth & Paul Guarino. Aunt to many nieces and nephews.
Julie was the proud owner of J&S Concrete Pumping and Grouting. A company she built with her husband Stephen. Julie loved her music and danced whenever the mood struck. She was a natural homemaker; she found joy in tending to her garden, decorating her home and providing home cooked meals for her family. She enjoyed knitting and sharing her pieces with family and friends. Every Christmas, Julie looked forward to baking dozens of her Mama Julia cookies and pizzelles to distribute to the special people in her life. Julie treasured her friendships and will be remembered as a true friend to many.
Julie was a generous donor to many charities including Wounded Warriors, Semper Fi and SPCA in Stratham, NH. In lieu of flowers please consider donating to one of these charities.
Calling hours will be held on Friday, December 30, 2022 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM in the Peabody Funeral Homes of Derry, 15 Birch Street, Derry, NH. Funeral services will be held on Friday at 11:00 am in the funeral home. The burial will follow in Forest Hill Cemetery, E. Derry Road, East Derry, NH.