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Linda FIORI Obituary





FIORI, Linda A. (Perretta)


Linda A. (Perretta) Fiori, 53, of Rocky Hill, the loving wife of James Fiori for 29, years went home to be with her father and Savoir Jesus Christ on November 7, 2012. She passed away at home with her family by her side after a courageous seven month battle with Melanoma. She was a native of Berlin and the daughter of the late James Perretta. Linda loved all animals and always wanted to share her blessings with others, she volunteered at Birthright of Newington, The Kensington Vol. Fire Dept, delivered Thanksgiving and Christmas meals to the elderly in Berlin, served meals to the homeless on holidays and every Christmas morning she would join others from Wellspring church visiting and handing out toys to children at The Hospital for special care. Besides her Husband, Linda leaves behind her pride and joy; her daughter and best friend Christie Fiori of Rocky Hill, Jeter and Jake her two Yorkshire terriers that she considered her sons; her father and mother-in-law, Richard and Irene Fiori of Kensington; brother and sister-in-law, David and Karen Fiori of New Britain; sister and brother-in-law Phillip and Linda (Fiori) Romegialli of East Berlin; brother and sister-in-law Thomas and Andrea Fiori of New Jersey; and Gabby, a little girl from Hartford that she adored and loved to care for. She was predeceased by her sister in law Diane (Fiori) Martin. Linda was a registered nurse for over 30 years, a devoted mother and care giver to many. She loved animals, and helping others. Linda was a very special person who touched the lives of virtually every person she came in contact with. There was not a thing for anyone she would not do. People are often judged by how attractive, successful, or famous they are. She exceeded these accomplishments by how she touched other people's lives. She thought of other people's needs before her own. She was quick to offer help to anyone who needed it, whatever the cause. She spent every single day putting everyone else's needs before her own. She didn't base her value on how much income she could attain, or how much credit she would receive or how others might perceive her. She did things for people because she believed that is what we are here for. The world is simply a poorer place today because of her loss. We will not forget the life lessons she taught us; and we will never forget the memory of her, the finest, most generous and compassionate care giver we ever knew.
Per Linda's wishes there will be no calling hours. Friends and family are asked to attend a funeral service for Linda on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012 at 2 p.m. at Wellspring Church, 222 Lincoln St Kensington CT. Burial will be private at West Lane cemetery in Kensington. Donations in Linda's memory can be made to Wellspring Church, 222 Lincoln St. Kensington CT 06037. The Berlin Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Published by Hartford Courant on Nov. 9, 2012.
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Linda treated everyone as if they were family she gave so much of herself to this world and Christie and Jim I truly believe she is close to you all She treated our son so lovingly and all she met! I want you both to know we always have sweet memories of all of you! God Bless you both Love The Barron Family!! Her legacy is living on in all of you! On this Anniversary of her going to her Eternal home rest in all the beautiful memories! Know that someday you will all be with her again! We live you!

Lynne Barron

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November 3, 2023

Dearest Jim and Christie from our family to you both we honor the beautiful memory of your loving mom and Jum your loving wife Linda! She is so missed and her memory lives on in all of our lives! May the Lord bring you peace during this time of remembrance of The Lord bringing Linda home! Her light still shines bright and she touched the lives of so many and I believe with all my heart she is still touching lives and is with you both every day, a beautiful Angel! God bless you both and God bless her beautiful memory! And God bless Jake and Jeter! We think of you all often!
Love
The Barron family

Lynne Barron

Friend

November 3, 2019

R.I.P
ONE YEAR AGO TODAY

November 7, 2013

Barbara Payanis-Ciol

March 20, 2013

I will always remember the time we went to Chuck E Cheese. I will miss you. I hardly knew you but for that memory to stay with me for all of these years, it must have been very special to me.

Geno Cuddy

November 27, 2012

Dear Jim and Christie, I am sorry for your loss. I have many fond memories of Linda as we grew up together, time may have seperated us, but she will be with me forever.

Kathy Bushey Spencer

November 25, 2012

My sympathies go out to Jim and Christie for their loss. Linda was a friend of our family's for several years and I will always carry fond memories of her. Love you Linda,you will be missed.

Rick Bushey & family

November 13, 2012

November 13,2012
Linda's passing was a total shock to me. I have great memories of her as a toddler playing with my three Children. May she rest in peace...

Judith O'Brien

November 13, 2012

I have not seen my cousin Linda in years but I was very saddened to hear of her passing. I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to her family for their loss. Linda will be greatly missed.

Maureen Burns

November 13, 2012

My thoughts and prayers go out to Linda's family. I am truly shocked and saddened to hear of Linda's passing. I haven't seen Linda in many, many years. It sounds as though Linda touched many people's lives.

Lisa Jones

November 12, 2012

I didn't know Linda until a personal situation caused our paths to cross. She worked in the ICU at New Britain General Hospital when she cared for my father in his last days. I told her that I worked for the New Britain Fire Department and knew her husband Jim. In reading her obituary there was a sentence that read Linda was a very special person who touched the lives of virtually every person she met. I could not agree more. During the weeks leading up to the death of my father any visit to the hospital would include a warm smile with a compassionate and supportive talk from Linda no matter how busy she was. This was not something she did because I knew Jim, it was just her way with everyone. Even though this happened 20 years ago I have never forgotten her kind words or the support she gave to me and my family. Being a caregiver takes a very special person, and Linda was put on this earth for that purpose. May the memories held deep within your heart help soothe your spirit at this difficult time. You're in my prayers.

Tom Peichert

November 11, 2012

Dear Jim and Christie,
May God comfort you in this time of sorrow. I know Linda is working with him in Heaven helping people just as she did here in this life. There are no words to adequately express the void she will leave on this Earth, but I know her legacy will live on for years to come. She was, as Pastor Rick said, a true Saint and may your memories of Linda carry you through each day and make them a little less sorrowful.
Lisa Knapp

November 10, 2012

NOVEMBER 10, 2012
R.I.P LINDA
YOU WERE NEVER FORGOTTEN AND NEVER WILL BE..!!! GOD BLESS.

November 10, 2012

So sorry for your loss - our heart felt sympathy goes out to you and your family during this difficult time.

Rick, Debbie & Jessica Ziff

November 10, 2012

My heart is broken hearing this shocking sad news of beautiful Linda's untimely passing,a dear and wonderful friend of thirty years,I will miss her tremendously,Jim and Christie you are in my prayers, Keep the Faith !!!

Joni Callahan

November 9, 2012

Words seem inadequate to express the sadnes we feel about Linda's death. Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies. Our thoughts and preayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. It was a joy and honor to have had Linda as a part of our lives. She will be deeply missed.
-Bernice, Arcadio, Alicia, and especially Gaby

Bernice Caraballo

November 9, 2012

sorry to hear of
your loss

Newington Medical

November 9, 2012

Dear JIM AND christi I am so sorry to hear Linda is not with you anymore.
I couldn't believe when I read the notice.
We worked so well together for many years and we talked at Christmas about the picture she sent me and how big Christi was getting and the puppies.
The joy when Christi was born made her so happy and Jims love for you. May the angels comfort you both at the awful time of loss.
Helen Siegel

Helen Siegel

November 9, 2012

Jim and Christie: We will never forget the loving way Linda accepted our son into her and your home and made him part of your family. She was always so kind and loving to him and the times they shared together were very special. May the Lord shine upon you both and give you Peace, and Mercy during such a difficult time and we would like to tell you heart to heart we are so sorry for your loss...Always remember she is not gone she is in Eternity with the Lord, and will always be with you..and cherish all those wonderful happy memories, when it feels dark and cold, The Lord is their to shine a light trust in that. We Love you The Barron Family. Your wife and your Mom Chrisie was an angel on earth now she has her true wings from the Lord hold fast to truth she is still with you both..Amen

Lynne Barron

November 9, 2012

Jim and Christie: We are our heartfelt condolences, thoughts and prayers are with you and Christie and all who knew and love Your beautiful wife, and your amazing mom Christie, May Jesus be your comfort during this very difficult time, and may he shine upon you! Remember all the happy memories when the clouds start to come into your thought's she is in her Eternal Home now a true Angel of God watching over both of you, hold fast a dear to her beautiful smile, the way she was selfless and gave to so many and know that she may be gone from this Earth and Life but not gone..only in her new Home now Eternally with The Lord...Love is Patience, Love is Kind..this is your wife and your mom...she will be missed..God Bless both of you we love you!!! Bill, Lynne, Ryan, Nicholas, Kyle, Jessica, Maleigha Lynne and Ava Diane...The Barron Family!

Lynne Barron

November 9, 2012

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