After dedicating over 40 years to being an Office Manager, Tonia ended her career when she retired from Godwin Pumps. She graduated from Batavia High School before attending college at University of Miami.
Tonia and Mike enjoyed spending summers at their camp in the Adirondacks and winters at their cottage in Tennessee, where she found great joy in being outdoors. She loved being surrounded by family and friends. Tonia never failed to be selfless and to brighten every room she walked into with her positive energy.
She is survived by her life partner Mike Zaso, children, Kathleen (Pete) Cecere, Michael (Katherine) Dempski, Jennifer (Billy) Hitchcock, Sheri (Phil) Cofield, Mike (Anne) Zaso Jr, siblings, Ed (Holly) Zaremski, Felicia (Tom) Cecere, Jeremy (MaryAnn) Lang, Deb (John) Konieczny, Jenny (Ike) Behe, Rick (Niki) Lang, Tim (Helen) Lang, 14 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Tonia is also survived by her many nephews and nieces.
Tonia was preceded in death by her parents Edward Zaremski and Sophie Zaremski Lang, Step-father Gerald Lang, and brother Richard Zaremski.
There will be no prior calling hours. A 10:00AM Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday January 11, 2022 at Ascension Parish 19 Sumner St. Batavia, NY 14020.
Memorials may be made to Genesee Cancer Assistance 127 North St. Batavia, NY 14020 or Alzheimer’s Association of WNY www.alz.org. To share memories or condolences please visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Co. Inc.
