Jaklynn M. Uzzi

Jaklynn M. (Antoszewski)Uzzi, age 58, of Winter Springs, FLorida, passed away 24 September 2015. Jaklynn died peacefully at home, surrounded by her family and friends, after a 18 month battle with cancer which she valiantly fought.

Beloved and devoted wife of 19 years to Anthony Uzzi of Winter Springs, FL. Cherished daughter of Richard and Lorraine Antoszewski of Longwood, FL. Loving sister of Terence (Jennifer) of Kansas and Thaddeus Antoszewski of Longwood, FL; Jaklynn will be reunited with her older brother, Thomas, who passed away in 2010. Caring daughter-in-law of Joe (late Connie) Uzzi of Daytona Beach, FL and sister-in-law of Maria Uzzi of Deltona, FL. Loving aunt of Morgan, Rachel, Christopher, Robbie, and Ben; all of whom she shared a unique connection with. Loving Godmother to Cassie (Jim) Cramer and special "Aunt" to Harrison James. Dearest life-long friends of Barb and Will Sullivan; Layne and Keith Sauers; and Jan and Danny Cariel. Jaklynn was also "Mommy" to her beloved kitties, Travis and Snickers. She is also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends, near and far.

Born on January 26, 1957, in Texas, to Richard and Lorraine Antoszewski, later living in Poughkeepsie, NY, and North Tonawanda, NY; she finally called Central Florida her home for the last 34 years. A 1975 graduate of NTHS, Jaklynn traveled back to NY and attended all of the high school reunions, until this past year. Jaklynn loved to travel and has been blessed to have visited such magnificent places-- Dubai, Las Vegas, Grand Canyon, Key West, Bahamas, and her beloved Niagara Falls; always a "tourist" and always enjoying each moment. She was passionate about who and what she loved. Jaklynn loved America and was extremely patriotic; her patriotism proudly displayed around her. She was also an avid Buffalo Bills fan; cheering her team on for many, many years-- GO BILLS!! Jaklynn loved going to the beach, her favorite being "gator beach"; floating in her poolie; and driving her Mustang with the top down. A true animal lover at heart, she loved and respected all wildlife; often adopting stray kitties, there was always cat food for those that were hungry.

Jaklynn was an amazing, brave, and passionate woman who will be deeply missed by all who loved her. Her pain and suffering are over but her memory will live on in the hearts of those who knew her.