Ada Glowacki
Ada Glowacki of Perico Island and formerly of Anna Maria died Jan. 19.
She was born and raised in Oakfield, New York, and was a teacher and principal for 30 years, as well as an accomplished cook, golfer, literacy and Alzheimer’s disease warrior, and a beloved member of the Genesee County, New York, community in the summer.
She began visiting AMI in 1960, when her husband’s family purchased property at the corner of Pine Avenue and Jacaranda — now the North Shore Cafe. She visited for spring break and holidays and AMI became her favorite place/beach.
While the island changed over the years, her steadfast support never wavered.
She retired with her husband to AMI and they continued to enjoy the island lifestyle as snowbirds for many years. They spent time on the beach with their friends, children and grandchildren, including a nightly sunset ritual.
The couple eventually moved to Perico Island but visited the island beaches as often as possible to read a good book and enjoy the beach.
Mrs. Glowacki was proud her grandchildren are fourth generation stewards of the island.
A celebration of her life will be held in May in Oakfield. Memorial donations may be made to the Western New York Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association at https://www.alz.org/wny.
Mrs. Glowacki is survived by her children and their spouses, grandchildren and an extended family.