Linda Gavioli

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Linda Gavioli, who left us peacefully on April 26, 2025 at home surrounded by her family. Born on November 3, 1947 in Staten Island, Linda was a cherished wife, mother, sister, grandmother and aunt. She was a graduate of Totenville High School and was a legal secretary in Manhattan prior to becoming a full-time mother and homemaker. She was a beloved member of Our Lady Star of the Sea, Roman Catholic Church, in Hugenot. Linda's life was a testament to love, kindness, and dedication. She spent significant time supporting her parish's CCD program and school fund raising. She also was a supporter of Monsignor Farrell High School, which both her sons attended. Later in life she enjoyed participating in her local chapter of the Elks and the Staten Island Yacht Club. Her passions included driving and supporting the success of her husband, sons and grandchildren. Her drive, tenacity, and wisdom pushed all to greater heights leaving an enduring legacy. Extremely intelligent, she loved ''the art of the deal'' and could teach a master class in negotiation. She took joy in winning and taught us all to never ever settle. While strong-willed, she was extremely relatable and possessed a kind softness especially toward her grandchildren. She took joy in spoiling them. For the youngest, always having a surprise hidden in her purse or for the older grand children knowing the perfect thing to motivate and encourage them to reach the next milestone. She reveled in their success and was the soothing voice of wisdom when they faced life's challenges. She will be remembered for expressing her love through her consummate baking. German & Norwegian specialties, holiday cookies, rice cream, sweet breads, pies, sausage breads and almond pastries are just a few of her delectable treats that her loved ones will never forget and know the love she sent with each bite. Linda is survived by her husband, Bruce, sons, Bruce (significant other Vanessa) and Gregg (wife Lesley), grandchildren Alexandra, Amanda, Valerie, Erik, Connor, and Emmerson, and sister, Arlene preceded in death by her father, Edwin, mother, Mae and sister, Anne. Friends and Family will be received at John Vincent Scalia Home for Funerals on Monday April 28, 2025 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.. Memorial Service and interment will occur at Holmdel Cemetery located at 900 Holmdel Rd 07733 @ 11:00 am. A celebration of Linda's life will be held at 44 Norwood Avenue, in Avon by the Sea N.J. 07717 immediately following the service from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. where the family will welcome friends and visitors. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations be made to the Gavioli Family Foundation Inc. in support of the Linda B. Gavioli Scholarship Fund in her honor. More information can be found here https://gaviolifamilyfoundation.my.canva.site/ Linda's memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.

Linda Gavioli

November 3, 1947 - April 26, 2025