Linda Anna Fouste

Linda Anna Fouste 1949 ~ 2010 ESCONDIDO -- Linda Anna Fouste passed away on Wednesday, September 22, 2010 after a long and valiant struggle with renal failure. She is survived by her son, Jim Fouste; daughter, Christina Martin; niece, Lieta Maffei; nephew, John Maffei; as well as five other nieces and nephews and many beloved cousins and friends. Linda was born the third of three daughters in Queens, New York to Gaspare and Lieta Occhiuzzo. She grew up on Long Island and spent her summers with her niece and best friend, Lieta. At the age of 14, her family relocated to Chula Vista where she attended Chula Vista High School. In 1966, Linda married Bob Fouste, and in 1967 they had their first born son, Clint, shortly followed by a second son, Jim. In 1977, she gave birth to her third child, Christina. While raising her family, she worked for years for an insurance agency and as a construction office manager to help support the household and also successfully graduated with degree in Cosmetology. Later in life, Linda rediscovered her artistic talent while taking classes at a local college. Her pastel portraits are treasured by her children. Taken from us too soon, with her self sacrificing love, she had the heart of an artist and the soul of a dancer. Linda loved her way through life and family and friends alike will miss her more than mere language can express. Sign the Guest Book online obits.nctimes.com