Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 27, 2017, at the age of 59. Linda was born in Racine, Wisconsin on April 23, 1958 to Frank and Amelia (nee Giacinti) D’Acquisto, Sr.
Survivors include, her sister Connie Falbo of Winter Garden, FL; brother Frank (Lisa) D’Acquisto of Racine, WI; nieces and nephews, Natalie (Paul) Latino; Janet (Chris) New; Emily (Dan) Corr; Abbey (Tony) Mente; and Danny (Kari) D’Acquisto. Linda is also survived by stepdaughter Sarah Stewart and family, great nieces, great nephews, other relatives, and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Joe, brother-in-law Jack Falbo and her beloved aunt Eva Smerchek. Further survived by other relatives and dear friends.
A lifelong educator, Linda’s current position was Director of artsHUBmke at Cardinal Stritch University. She started her career teaching special needs children in Savannah Georgia in the 1980’s. Linda’s 30 years of experience in education encompassed a wide range of roles each performed to perfection as that was her standard. Her directorship role introduced a revolutionary way to enhance art, learning and self-awareness to the students, teachers and community within the Milwaukee Public Schools through the processes of her company, Kid Curators. Over the years, her passion and dedication as a classroom teacher, public school administrator, curriculum developer, museum educator, and director of artsHUBmke has shaped lives, communities, and generations to come. She enjoyed Door County, a good cup of cappuccino, walks along the lake and was an avid reader. Linda made it a priority to be actively present in the lives of her family and friends.
Family will greet friends on Thursday, January 4, 2018 from 2:00 to 4:00PM at Feerick Funeral Home, 2025 E. Capitol Drive, Shorewood, WI. A memorial service celebrating Linda’s life will take place immediately following at 4:00PM.
Linda’s life work transformed the way teachers teach and students learn. In honor of the dynamic effect her work had on Milwaukee’s education community, the family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Arts@Large Historical Building Renovation in memory of Linda. Donations can be made online at: www.artsatlargeinc.org, or checks made payable to: Arts At Large, Inc., 908 S. 5th Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53204.
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