Athena Jaszczak

After graduating from Fredonia High School, Tina remained in the Dunkirk area while raising her four children. At that time, she worked in food service, being a manager in several restaurants. She was a natural leader and a superior trainer/supervisor due to her resiliency, harmonious personality, and knowledge of the food industry. Nearing retirement, Tina moved to Sebring, FL and lived with her son, Ryan and his wife and children. Eventually, she moved to Largo, FL and lived with her father, Kenneth Sr.

And there was bingo, which was, by far, her favorite pastime! She found this game relaxing, fun, and made many friends there.

Tina adored all of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Near or far, she faithfully kept in contact with them and it gave her true joy being with them in person, or having phone or video conversations with them from afar. Being a mother, grandmother and great-grandmother was the highlight of her life.

Tina was very uplifting and had a sparkling personality, yet was very emotionally strong and did not complain or wallow. Her family and friends will miss her immensely.

In addition to her parents, Tina is survived by her children, Amanda Flores of Cassadaga, Joshua Raynor of Baldwinsville, Jade Jaszczak of Buffalo and Ryan (Airene) Jaszczak of Sebring, FL; her sister, Sandra Ferry of Cassadaga; four brothers, Kenneth A. (Susan) Ferry, Jr. of Fredonia, Daniel (Karen) Ferry of Dunkirk, Eric (Diana) Ferry of Riceboro, GA and Brian Ferry of Ludowici, GA; along with eight grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and many aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces and cousins. Tina was predeceased by two brothers, Wyatt (Dean) Ferry of Dunkirk and Wayde (Renee) Ferry of Ludowici, GA; and her stepmother, Linda Ferry of Largo, FL.

A memorial is being planned at a date to be determined.

Obituary from the Observer