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Linda Bogdan Obituary

BOGDAN--Linda, died peacefully surrounded by her sisters at home in Englewood NJ on April 28, 2009. Devoted daughter of Ralph C. Wilson Jr. and the late Janet (nee McGregor). Dear sister of Christy Hofmann and her husband Robert and Edith Wilson. Stepdaughter of Mary Wilson. Also survived by her dog Millie. Linda was the first female scout in the National Football League. She was Vice President and assistant director of college and pro scouting for the Buffalo Bills. She enjoyed playing competitive tennis and was a bicycle and travel enthusiast. Memorial Service Wednesday May 6th, 11am at The First Presbyterian Church, 150 East Palisade Ave., Englewood NJ. A luncheon will follow in the church hall immediately after the service for all those attending. Cremation private. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, 1275 York Ave., New York, NY, 10131 or your local chapter of the ASPCA. Services by the Barrett Funeral Home Tenafly NJ.

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Published by New York Times on May 1, 2009.

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May 3, 2009

Dear Uncle Hack, DeeDee and Christie,

I have such fond memories of Linda and will forever remember her generosity, warmth and kind heart.

She was inspirational to one of my sons' by responding to his interest football which has helped him in his profession as a sports writer.

Words cannot sum up my profound sorrow in Linda's passing, but I rejoice in the thought that her spirit will be alive in me and those who knew and loved her.

My deepest sympathy,

Bert Breer

Pamela Mogul

May 2, 2009

Dear Mr. Wison and Family,
I have known Linda for years through the West Side Tennis Club. I am a tennis professional at the club and prepared her for her tournaments. I always loved coaching her as she had such great focus. She was a great inspiration and role model for me being so successful in a male dominated industry.
I will always remember Linda.

Sincerely,
Pamela Mogul
Tennis Professional
Forest Hills, NY

Jim McFetridge

May 1, 2009

To Mr. Wilson and family. My deepest sympathy in your time of sorrow. I will keep you in all of my prayers. Bills fans everywhere will miss Linda's special talents.

Kerry Atkinson

May 1, 2009

Mr. Wilson, as a former employee of the Bills, please accept my condolences for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this most difficult time.

Joy Flaschner

May 1, 2009

Dear Ralph and family,

I read with great sadness of Linda's death. I have warm memories of her, especially at the Miami game years ago.

Hope you are all doing okay and will be sustained by the memories of her that you share.

Thinking of you,

Fondly,

Joy

May 1, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Wilson family. Linda, may you serve only aces in heaven.
With loving thoughts
Trish Faulkner

Victoria Koscielniak Twarog

May 1, 2009

Dear Mr. Wilson & family,

I am very sorry to hear of the passing of Linda. While I did not know her, I do know the Buffalo Bills and her position with the team.

I was touched to see Linda's dog, Millie, appear in the notice as a survivor. Animal lovers are special people and I know I would have liked Linda because of her love of dogs and football.

May she rest peacefully in the company of angels and may God watch over and strengthen all of you during this difficult time.

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