Celestina "Tina" Rovazzini Brezovsky Perry

June 4, 1923 - June 9, 2022

Celestina “Tina” Rovazzini Brezovsky Perry passed away peacefully on June 9th at Mountain Valley Hospice with her family at her bedside, just days after she celebrated her 99th birthday. Born on June 4, 1923, in Fort Plain, she was the daughter of Pio and Mary Rovazzini. In her teenage years she moved to Johnstown, where she attended Johnstown schools, and resided there for more than 5 decades. She spent her career working in various glove factories for over 60 years, including Gates Mills, Samco and many others, which made her an excellent glove maker and a very talented seamstress. With her first husband Matthew Brezovsky, she owned Brezovsky’s Restaurant in 1965. Many local residents still remember her delicious baked goods, chicken and biscuits, and meatball sandwiches. In her years she traveled across the country many times with her second husband Leslie Perry, whom she truly enjoyed life with. She told amazing tales about dancing at Sherman’s in Caroga Lake, NY, driving in the Ford T-models, working in the factory, owning a restaurant, and raising her family. Tina enjoyed cooking, baking, taking car rides, word find puzzles, music, and spending time with family and friends. You could always count on her to bake you a cheesecake during the holidays or make you homemade pasta and sauce. No one ever went hungry at Tina’s house. She made holidays very special. They were neighborhood events, where anyone had a seat at her table and could enjoy a home-cooked meal. Her faith in God was a big part of her life, and she was dedicated to her church family. Coffee hour was a little bit tastier when it was Tina’s turn to bake the cookies. She was also a lifelong member of the Johnstown Moose Club, where she cooked and coordinated parties in her earlier years. Always the go-getter, she decided in her sixties to go back to school and earned her GED. She loved to play cards, and she was a big fan of the Saratoga Raceway and Casino. She was part of the Greatest Generation, the Americans who have seen it all, which made it a special treat to visit with her, and hear stories gathered over her incredible 99 years. She lived for, and stayed strong for, her family. Anything she ever did, was for them. In 1999 she moved to Gloversville to live with her daughter Jacqueline. The two made a great pair, and Jacqueline dedicated herself to ensuring that her mother was safe, comfortable and cared for at home, until her very last days. Tina is survived by her Daughter Jacqueline Capasso, Granddaughter Anne (Justin) Boles, Grandson Matt (Andrea Russell) Brezovsky , Granddaughter Chrissy, and her two great-grandchildren that brought sunshine into her life, Lorenzo Boles and Zoey Brezovsky. She also leaves nieces, nephews, cousins, and many good friends: Carol Perry, June Parker, Amelia Decicco, Bette Getman, Sandy Maceyka, Barb Hyrniak, Pastor Joyce Royal and Sharon Rogers. She was predeceased by Husbands Matt Brezovsky and Leslie Perry (Thank God for Les!), as well as Son William Brezovsky, Brothers Frank, Baby R, Guy, Louie, Leno, Sister Linda, and Grandchildren William Brezovsky Glass and Alicia Glass. Tina’s family would like to offer sincere thanks to Maria Hall at St. Mary’s Healthcare, Dr. Michael Sheridan and Sue Frasier, CNA Roberta, and all the staff at Mountain Valley Hospice for giving her the best care. We are very grateful. Gram Tina always said she was on “borrowed time,” but it is still never easy to say goodbye. Even though she is gone, we can honor her by emulating her love for life. So please — take that trip, wear your clip-on earrings, put your red lipstick on, give your family a hug, go to the casino, and treat yourself to a night out. We will always love you Mom and Gram. Family and Friends may call on Monday, June 13th 2022 at the Amico Funeral Home, 150 South Main Street in Gloversville at 11am, with a service at 12pm, Pastor Joyce Royal officiating. Burial will be held after at Ferndale Cemetery. In Lieu of Flowers, Contributions can be made to: North Main Street United Methodist Church, 316 North Main Street Gloversville, Mountain Valley Hospice, or www.stjude.org. Leave a condolence at www.amicofuneralhome.com