Linda H. Golenia

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After a lengthy battle with cancer, Linda Golenia passed away on December 28, 2020 with her brother, Tom and best friend, Elayne, by her side.

Born on January 31, 1953 in Passaic NJ, Linda made the Town of Newburgh her home after the family relocated there 50 years age. She was an artist, published children’s book author, and draftsman by trade.

Linda began volunteering through the Salvation Army at Ground Zero immediately after the 9/11 attacks. She spent months providing meals, comfort and encouragement to the first responders in “The Bubble”. Unfortunately, the time at Ground Zero was the cause of her illness but something she never regretted.

She is predeceased by her mother, Helen Niski Golenia, father, Stanley T. Golenia and brother Stanley J. Golenia.
A mass of Christian burial was performed on Clifton, New Jersey on January 4.

Donations may be made in Linda’s memory to Serving Those Who Serve c/o Hajisava, 205 Mineola Blvd. 4H, Mineola, NY 11501.