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Albert Lindia Obituary
Born in Cranston, R.I., Aug. 8, 1930, the son of the late Nunziata and Francesca Lindia, he was educated in Rhode Island schools, graduated from the University of Rhode Island and received his PhD at UConn. He began his career as a teacher in Rhode Island, served as Superintendent of Schools there and was the director of the Office of Teacher Certification for the State. He served as Special Assistant in the Department of Education in Washington D.C. and completed his career as a Professor at CCSU where he also acted as the affirmative action officer.
In addition to his beloved wife, Carol, he leaves his children, Stephen Lindia of Stamford, Diane Lupinacci of Pennsylvania, Paul Lindia of North Carolina and Debra Masters of Florida; grandchildren, Alex and Ashley Lupinacci, Ariana Masters, and Michael, Matthew, Peter and Philip Lindia; and a sister, Leonora Quinn. He was predeceased by his first wife, Carole Oster Lindia; and brothers, John, Peter, Louie and Mario.
A true Renaissance Man, Al was a prolific artist, accomplished carpenter, an avid reader, travelled the world extensively and loved the American Musical theatre. His positive outlook on life was an inspiration to all whose lives were enriched by knowing him.
The family wishes to thank Dr. Wasif Saif, Lynne Lamb, Desiree Sanchis, Fran and the entire staff of the Yale Cancer Center for the love and kindness shown Al while he offered himself to the research studies conducted there. We will love you always.
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Carol Lindia
August 8, 2020
Happy Birthday, AL. WOW, 90 years!!!!! I’m going to The M later to have a martini (chocolate) for you to celebrate. Ten more to go.
I will love you for always and forever.
Carol.
Carol Lindia
November 3, 2019
Eleven years, but only yesterday. I have not let go yet simply because I cannot.
I hope Im not interfering with your peace, but I said I would LOVE YOU FOR ALWAYS AND FOREVER!
Carol
Carol Lindia
August 8, 2019
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, AL. 89 WOW!!!!
I had a chocolate martini last month for our anniversary. I was in YELLOWSTONE and my group drank a toast to you.
I will love you for always and forever ❤❤❤
Carol
Carol Lindia
November 3, 2018
November 3, 4 a.m.
10 years, Al. I feel your presence. I hear your messages, I'm open to them.
I hope you are in peace.
I will love you for always and forever.
YOUR LADY IN RED.
Carol Lindia
August 8, 2018
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! 88 and only 12 more to go.
I will love you for always and forever❤❤❤❤❤
Your LADY IN RED
Carol Lindia
July 16, 2018
It's our THIRTIETH. I repeat what I said then, "I WILL LOVE YOU FOR ALWAYS AND FOREVER."
Your LADY IN RED❤❤❤
Carol Lindia
November 3, 2017
And now it's nine. So much has changed and yet everything is still the same. I keep trying to remember exactly when I fell in love with you, but all I can think of is it's been forever. I still look for those clues and smile when I see one. I hope you're right. Please be at peace. I will love you for always and forever. Carol
March 16, 2017
Congratulations, we're Great Grandparents. ARIANA and Andy had a baby boy and named him JACK.
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY. 29 years ago today we got engaged at Parsons Daughter. I remember every moment of it.
I will love you for always and forever
Your loving wife
Carol
November 3, 2016
Hi Hon,
Another anniversary. Eight years and I still miss you so much, I guess that will never change. But I keep on going on with you in my every thought
I will love you for always and forever..
Your loving wife
Carol
August 8, 2015
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, 85. Fifteen more to go and you'll reach your goal. What a celebration we would have had at Bonnet Shores. I'll have a martini today for you.
I will love you for always and forever❤
July 16, 2015
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY. Twenty seven years and I can remember every second of that day.
I will love you for always and forever.
Carol
November 3, 2014
Six years. I got the message, double infinity. It took a while, only when they announced their wedding date, August 8 (double infinity) did I get it. You had to work for that one. A lot has changed but I'm pretty sure you like it here. I'm trying to get answers I have to know.
I will love you for always and forever.
Carol
Your Loving Wife
November 3, 2013
Five Years. I'm OK now but I miss you dearly. So many times I want your advice, I want you to take charge, I want you to make the decision. I'm stronger because of you. I ask for your help and I always expect an answer and you always find a way to let me know you've heard.
I need to know you are here for me.
Remember I said I love you for always and forever.
July 16, 2013
HAPPY 25TH! You know how important it was for me to make twenty five years. We did it.
I love you for always and forever.
Your loving wife
Carol
November 3, 2012
FOUR YEARS TODAY
If I could have only one dream come true, I'd want to spend the rest of my life with you. If I could have only one voice to hear, one smile to see, one hand to hold, I'd want yours. I wanted to be the one who treated your heart as gently and lovingly as you treated mine. I wanted to be everything you are to me, because the best things in my life came from having you to love.
I will love you for always and forever.
Carol
Carol Lindia
August 8, 2011
HAPPY 81ST BIRTHDAY!!!
You will always be the love of my life. I miss you as much today as I did in the beginning.
I haven't heard "Lady in Red" lately.
ALWAYS AND FOREVER,
Your Loving Wife
Your Loving Wife
November 3, 2009
My Dearest Al,
It's a year today. I cry still, probably always will.
I miss everything about you, your smile, your touch, your forever talking, our private dances in the kitchen. I knew life would go on, but never envisioned it being so lonely without you.
As I look back I see how you spent our twenty years together preparing me for this. you always knew in the end I would be alone and you painstakingly taught me everything I would need to make it on my own. You were a good teacher, Al, your were a great teacher.
I never believed before, but now I want to believe that there is a life afterwards and you are there watching over me.
So many times I told you I would always be grateful to you and I am. I am a better person because of you. You are the man who made me a lady.
If you are there, you know I talk to you everyday and everywhere. I take you on my walks and we continue to solve all the problems of the world.
I am no longer afraid to die. You will be the one to come and take me on my final journey and then we'll always be together.
I hope you are at peace, my love. I hope you are happy. I am here always thinking of you so don't feel lonely or afraid.
I love you with every ounce of breath in me.
I am yours "FOR ALWAYS AND EVER."
Elizabeth Scafaro
December 1, 2008
Dear Carol and Family:
We are so sorry to hear of Al's passing. My last memory of him was dancing with you, Carol, at our wedding. You both looked wonderful and so very happy! I hope those memories of him will serve as a source of comfort as your mourn his loss.
Love,
Elizabeth (Veltri) and Mark Scafaro
Desiree Sanchis
November 25, 2008
Albert was a wonderful man, who I respected. Also so kind, genlte. He believe in the positive of the world. I found that refreshing. I am deeply sorry for his passing. He will be missed.
Joan Lindia
November 16, 2008
My first memories of Al are his visits to Washington, D.C. from time to time. He introduced me to the extended Lindia family.
Highlights in Rhode Island are:
(1) The time he came over and tiled our laundry room floor in Papa's bathroom. A beautiful job.
(2) His and Carol's immediate response to John's call when I unexpectedly had to have open heart surgery. They provided transportation and more importantly support to us both.
(3) The family reunion at their beach house - because of their donations of extra foods to the Jonny Cake Center, I am now volunteering my services there.
(4) The times when John wasn't feeling well, Al came over to visit and each time, I saw the color come back in John's face and he got his energy back.
(5) The greatest impression is that in all the years John and I have been together, I never heard John say anything negative about Al. He put his full trust in Al in any business or personal matters and never felt he had to check up on him.
The love shown him from his family is a true testimony of the relationship he had with his parents and brothers and sister.
I am grateful that Al came into my life.
Joann Sawyer
November 14, 2008
Dear Lindia Family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I saw a little article in the paper about your Dad's passing. My thoughts go back to when my sister Laurie passed away and how close she became to your Mom & Stephen. Paul, you were one of my good friends in high school and we had many good times. Even though I haven't seen you all in ages, my thoughts and prayers are with you all. You all have each other, your families and your great memories that will be cherished forever.
There is nothing like family!
God Bless you, Paul, Stephen & Diane.
Thinking of you, Joann (Zapor) Sawyer and family.
Diane Cavaliere
November 13, 2008
I first met Al as my professor at CCSU. Then he married one of my co-workers. A brilliant man filled with so much love for his wife and family. It was so wonderful to go out after a program at school knowing that we would be exchanging stories with a wonderful husband and wife named Al and Carol. He will be greatly missed, but his legacy shall live on. I will always remember him by looking at the golf display case that he made for me out of wood in my office.
melissa @Dr.S. Gelbs office
November 12, 2008
Dear Lindia Family, I had the honor of having Al as my patient at his dental office. His smile and words of wisdom will remain with me always. I will miss him. My thoughts and prayers go out to you all .
Matt Lindia
November 9, 2008
Grandpa was a great man & Grandfather. I remember when I was little debating whether Duke Basketball or UCONN Basketball was better. I have many more great memorys of him and I know many other people do too. I love him and miss him very much.
Jim Crebase
November 8, 2008
To The Family of Al Lindia,
We are sorry for your loss. It is obvious to us that Al was very special to all of you in so many ways. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow.
Jim and Colleen Crebase
Alex Lupinacci
November 7, 2008
He was a great man, may his wisdom and example inspire many to better themselves.
Tom Johnson
November 7, 2008
Above all else, I considered you my friend - and as you know, you held many of the qualities of the father I lost many years ago. I will miss you.
Paul Lindia
November 7, 2008
I have been blessed to have such a a wonderful father - to serve as a role model, a friend and a mentor. I will cherish the memories as a child and the journey into adulthood. You always taught us to put family first and to do our best at all times. You were always there for everyone, with no desire to get the glory. And you loved your grandchildren. When you were with them, they got your undivided attention. They'll always remember drawing with you, talking about UCONN and Duke basketball and the special "care packages" you and Carol put together for them.
I will miss you but know that I will see you again and you are in an awesome place!
Ariana Masters
November 6, 2008
The definition of “goodbye” is “the act of parting.” I refuse to ever bid my farewell to my grandfather, because from him I have not parted. He is, and always will be everywhere I go, for a memory can bring anything to life. So, cheers to Al with his life well lived and his soul still thriving. My heart is infinitely filled with his love, as it is love that lasts forever. And grandpa, “I love you infinity.”
Anita & Ron Dievert
November 6, 2008
Fairwell to a man who loved life and who life loved. He cherished my sister not only as his wife but as his best friend for many years. He touched all our lives in so many ways. A little proverb at one time or another would always get me thinking and lift my spirits no matter how down and out I was. He was a man who could and would conquer anything and at the same time would teach my sister anything is possible--He taught her well.
Ron and I will miss you dearly Al, be at peace your pain and suffering is over. Our condolences to all the family.
love,
Ron & Anita Dievert
Diane Lupinacci
November 6, 2008
Be Still
Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.
Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.
If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.
Ashley Lupinacci
November 5, 2008
I love you grandpa and I'm going to miss you forever.
Diane Lupinacci
November 5, 2008
I want to thank everyone for sharing their thoughts for my Dad. My Dad was very, very special to me. He will be greatly missed. His support, and love for me in the past will help me in the future. I loved my Dad very, very much. I will love him for always.
I also want to thank Carol for all her love, support, and care for Dad during a time which was very difficult for both Dad, and Carol. I will never be able to express how deeply I appreciated her care for Dad. Even though I would have liked to be live closer to Dad, I always knew that he found the most comfort just hanging out at home alone with Carol. I know that God will bless Carol as time goes on. Love Diane
Angela Jo Gervase-Corentin
November 5, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. I, too, remember all of the fun times that we had when our families got together. Many, many cherished memories that will live on in my heart forever. Special times and special man; never to be forgotten.
RoseMarie Gervase-Harrington
November 5, 2008
Dr. Lindia was a wonderful man. I remember all the great times our famlies had getting together for parties. A great man who will be missed.
Stephen Lindia
November 5, 2008
My father, my hero, my role-model. The last thing you told me was to be strong; I feel like Goliath. I am blessed to have had such caring, compassionate parents--I will hold in my heart the wisdom passed on...
Sam Anthony
November 5, 2008
I never had the opportunity to meet Al, but have heard so many wonderful things about him. My thoughts are with your family.
Anna Sullivan
November 5, 2008
Carol, Steve, Diane, Paul and the entire Lindia family...your loss of Albert is shared by many. I will wait to see and speak to you in person, but until then, I hope that this message let's you know that you are all in my thoughts.
Delaney Masters
November 5, 2008
It was an honor and privilege to have shared the last 21 years of my life with Al. He was not just my stepfather, but a real father, and someone I am proud to call ‘friend’. He was there for every important moment in my life and I will carry in my heart forever the many memories of the times we shared.
Al truly was a renaissance man; brilliant, artistic, creative and a progressive thinker. I learned much from our many talks over a cup of coffee.
I thank him from the bottom of my heart for the true love he gave to my mother, a love most of us spend our entire lives searching for. I thank him for the love, kindness and generosity he has shown me and my immediate family, especially my daughter, who has been deeply enriched by her relationship with her grandfather, and who I know will bear and pass on the many experiences and traditions he has imparted on her throughout her life.
He will be profoundly missed and always loved. Taken much too soon… it’s true… it’s always the good who die young. My heart goes out to his entire family. Love to you all.
Carol Lindia
November 5, 2008
I will love you for always and ever
Charles Gervase
November 5, 2008
Al was a true friend. I shall miss him.
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