Antena "Tena" Matecki

Mrs. Antena "Tena" E. Matecki, age 91, of Rt. 353, Little Valley, New York, formerly of West Avenue, Salamanca, New York died late Saturday evening, November 15, 2008 at Olean General Hospital following a short illness.

Born on November 4, 1917 in Salamanca, New York she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Anna Wrona Stronz. Mrs. Matecki was married on August 28, 1939 in Holy Cross Church to Mr. Julian Matecki who predeceased her in 1999.

Mrs. Matecki and her husband co-owned City Carpet & Linoleum in both Salamanca, New York and Bradford, Pa. retiring in 1975.

She was a member of Our Lady of Peace Parish (Holy Cross Chapel) and Elkdale Country Club. She enjoyed golfing, gardening and spending time with her family.

Surviving are several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by 3 sisters, Catherine Skudlarek, Frances Romanowski, and Helen Stronz.

Friends may call at the O'Rourke & O'Rourke Inc. Funeral Home, 25 River Street, Salamanca, New York on Thursday from 2-4 & 7-9 P.M.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday at 11:00 AM in Our Lady of Peace Parish (Holy Cross Chapel) with Rev. Piotr Zaczynski, pastor, as celebrant.

Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Salamanca, New York.

The family suggests memorials to Our Lady of Peace Parish or St. Jude's Children's Fund.

E condolences can be sent to john@orourke-orourke.com