I seem to always wake up thinking about you.  The most selfless person I have ever known.  I cry about you often because I am so grateful for your impact on my life.   I truly love everything about the person you were and the soul you continue to be.  Thank you Tina for always surprising me with your love and acceptance of me.   I will love you for the rest of all time.  You will never be forgotten.  Thank you for feeding me when I was hungry.  Thank you for loving me when I didn't feel worthy.  Thank you for you friendship and spiritual guidance.  Thank you for always keeping my secrets and giving me the most honest advice.
Thank you for the comfort you gave Jay and me as we held your precious hand as you passed.   You are an angel on earth.   Never to be duplicated.  Forever and always  I honor you.

JW

Wayne and Family, I am so sorry to hear about Tina.  I know how much you loved her and how much she loved you in return.  She was a wonderful person who never met a stranger.  Remember the love you have for her remains in your heart, smile when you think about her, and know you have a  Guardian Angel watching over you. Respectfully, Cyndi      

Tina I just learned of your passing. I will never forget what a wonderful person you were. I knew you only through Wayne's family and how close you all were. I remember you being at Hailey's baby shower and then at her birth. I remember when Wayne and Jennifer lived with you and how you treated him and his family as if they were yours. I came down from NC and took my daughter and Hailey to Disney world and you gave them cash to make sure they had mad money. You took the girls shopping on numerous occasions. My daughter remembers you well and how sweet you always treated her. You were always thinking of others. I know Wayne and his family miss you beyond belief. You touched so many with your love and kindness and isn't that what we all hope to achieve in our time on earth. To share love. Mission accomplished. 

All my love to Wayne and his family. 
Maranda Hammond 

Miss Tina, 

You always told me to write that book. Well I could write a book about all the special memories I have with you. Some of our conversations would be a best seller. Thank you for always loving me and everyone you knew, unconditionally. No matter what I said or did (and you would always know before I told you), you would love and support me and give words of encouragement. You will be missed by those who knew and loved you every single day. Somedays I wonder why I ended up in Florida, and then I realize it was because I was meant to meet people like you. (You know nothing happens by chance). Thank you for always thinking of Emma too. Your sparkly dresses are her favorites. 

To Nick, Jay, Wayne, Jordan, and all her family and friends, you’re in my thoughts and prayers. Tina truly made the world a better place. 

Mrs.. Tina Mentor my daughter  my daughter, when was the cafeteria manager at Watkins Middle School, thanks for the love Tina

Nick, Jay, and Wayne - I can't seem to find the words right now but please know I send so much love and strength!  Tina was amazing in so many ways, she left an imprint on my heart and life in ways no other human being ever has. Love you guys so much.  So many hearts are broken by this loss.  Rest In Peace Tina, love you ...

Tina i want you to know I love you and you were more than a boss to me you were my sister my best friend etc take your rest I will truly miss u but know that you are ALWAYS WITH ME YOUR APRILSHOWERS

You have my deepest sympathy for your loss.
Tins was a kind and generous person. I am so blessed to have gotten to work with her during covid distribution.
We discussed SFS of course but also cats.  Every time the compressed air can goes off I think of Tina. Thank you Tina for that tip!  She cared for all God's creatures.
I know she will rest eternally in peace.
Amanda Murphy  
Limestone Creek Elementary

Tina my tina marie I will miss you my fave of all boss in my life what can I say from the teaching of baking cooking and DOCTORING you were the best this last year was the BEST YEAR WE HAD it sadness me because the BEST THING YOU WANTED WAS TO SPOIL MY NEW BLESSING (a'mor) as u say name her ameria now has a Angel as you have taught me spiritual things that I didn't know I WILL TRULY MISS YOU NOT AS MY BOSS BUT AS MY FAMILY LOVE YOU AND I PROMISE TO TAKE CARE OF THESE BABIES LOVE YOUR JOANNAERS TAKE YOUR REST JOB HERE WELL DONE 

There are no words that can begin to convey the emptiness I feel without my Tina.  For the past 30 yrs. she lit up my life with her friendship and her kind and caring ways always inspired me to become a better person.   She and I rode around together for years in my old 2005 silver Rav 4 that she nicknamed my silver stallion.  I was the driver (because she hated to drive) and she was the navigator (because I got lost everywhere I went).  That car drove us to so many places over the years to the point that I think we even started leaving parts of it in parking lots .  Sometimes we would see a muffler laying  in the road and I would ask her if she could get out and see if the muffler was still on silver and she would laugh so hard.   Tina took me on a spiritual adventure over the years and opened my eyes to the laws of positive attraction, meditation, yoga etc. she believed there is no end to life only an expansion of your soul to a higher awareness.   My love and hugs go out to her beautiful family and all who were blessed enough to know her.  I am  sure she will be waiting for us all on the other side.

I knew Tina from work. When I came by each month, we would sit and talk philosophical about all sorts of topics. She was such a joy, seeming to enjoy questioning just to see where it would go. I  will miss her so much. I am truly sorry for y'alls lose. Peace to her family. 

Nick,
My heartfelt condolences on the loss of your wife.  Sending thoughts and prayers.

Chuck

Tina was a beautiful woman with a heart of gold. She was always about giving her love and support to those in need. She was an animal lover and took in all the strays and provided them with love and any needed health care. I remember when my brother Nicky and Tina got married on Valentines Day, my son was born in January and was the youngest little guy at their wedding. Tina was a very spiritual person, she is on her journey . Love to Nicky and Jay.  Toni

The first time I met Tina was 20 plus years ago when she first became a Food Service Manager Intern.  I had the opportunity to train her and found out first hand what a hard worker whe was. What always struck me was what a huge heart she had, not just for the students, but for everyone around her.  After working as a fellow manager for many years, I was blessed to work along side of her as her supervisor. Tina loved to bake for her staff at Watkins.  She always would save a slice of cake, pie or cookies hidden away for my elderly mom because she knew how much she loved Tina's sweets.  Tina loved her job, her students and her staff.   She always, always managed to find the good in a person, even when she was treated poorly.  She was always a protector of others no matter the circumstance.  She has always been a giver, never a taker.  We will miss you, Tina.

My deepest condolences to all who knew and loved Tina...she was a very special lady with a joyful spirit. I feel blessed to have gotten to know Tina in our work with School Food Service, especially over this past year while assisting at her school with our curbside meal distribution. She always made me feel welcome, and shared with me School Food Service memories and treasured memorabilia she saved throughout her career. Her kind and warm personality made Tina a joy to be around. She will be dearly missed. Love, Hilary

Tina was always a joy to be around. She always had a smile on her face and consumed you with stories of her life. I'm so happy that  I was able to work along side her and share her school last year to do curbside during the summer. She was a great person to be with! Her presence will truly be missed but will always be remembered!

Tina was a sweet soul with a huge heart, I will miss Tina with all my heart, she taught me a lot about my self in the short time we worked over the summer 2020!!!!
My prayers to all!!!!

Tina i still remember when I was 4 years old grams would be upset with me and send me to bed  with no dinner.You didn't want me to go to go  to bed hungry. you risked getting in trouble and.You would stick slices of cheese to your stomach  and feed them to me..I  miss you so much! You  were a mother to me in every way! i always felt any good qualities I had came from YOU.

I know that Tina was well loved and respected. She had great character and a big heart.

Tina was such a special and dear friend 
to me. She was such a big part of my life. Words can't explain how awesome Tina was. She was so caring, kind, loving and generous. She helped me and many others through hard times. I will miss our soulful talks, her delicious coffee, our fun excursions and the laughs on Friday nights with the band. Tina was so special. She will be loved and missed by so many. Until we meet again my dear friend. 

I am very happy that Tina was such a strong person in my life. She was so positive and helped me in so many ways. I loved when we would spend time together at her house enjoying life with her and her family. So looked forward to Friday nights. I was starting to like Starbucks as I am a Dunkin Donut drinker. Or we would go to get coffee at Havana's after a meeting. She will always be a part of my life I real truly miss her. 

Tina was such an awesome person! And I am sooooo sorry for your loss. She was always so kind and loving to everyone. She always wanted to help in any way she could. She will be deeply missed. 

Myself and the crew at JFK Middle School are very saddened to hear of Tina's passing.  She was one in a billion and will be missed.
I hope that her family knows what a great gal she was because we all did in the Food Service family.
My deepest sympathy goes out to everyone who was touched by Tina and had the pleasure to know her.
Much love, 
Glenn and Staff.


Tina has been a part of our School Food Service family for 20 years and has been impacting children for 40 years.  She was so dedicated to feeding kids and was always full of energy.  She  touched many lives with her light and will be missed.

Tina will be missed dearly! Tina brought so much joy to the children every day and her staff. God please take good care of her and Tina's family...

How sad it is to hear this news about sweet kind Tina.  We worked with Tina for almost 2 decades and will remember her easy smile and amazing butter cookies. Rest in peace dear girl. Our prayers to your family and loved ones. 

Janice Badone & Lisa Cordaro 

I will always remember those days when i was a kid that we stayed in your closet waiting for the dragon to come and bring me another tiara. i love you. you will forever be in our hearts. 

Nick and Jay.....she remains forever in our hearts.....she fought hard and still lost this fight, but she and Dee are together again....may they both rest in peace now.....Love you both so much, Vicki


OBITUARY

Tina M. Ritenour

October 30, 1959 – June 4, 2021

Royal Palm Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens

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