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LINDA J. SCALISE

LINDA SCALISE Obituary

LINDA J. SCALISE
Linda Josephine Scalise of Rockville, MD peacefully passed on Friday, November 23, 2012. Linda was preceded in death by her father Julius Scalise. She is survived by her mother Mary Scalise; sisters Maria Scalise, Diane Dunville and niece Julia Dunville. Linda never met a stranger. There was always a song in her heart for someone. She never allowed life's challenges to prevent her from reaching her goals. Her two-and-a-half-year battle with cancer did not prevent her from completing her Master's Program in Art Therapy and Counseling at Eastern Virginia Medical College in Norfolk, VA. Linda's love of life and her determination to share her artistic talents kept her with us longer than we ever hoped. Linda's friendly smile and joyful laughter will live on in the hearts of her many friends and family. A memorial service will be held at Shrine of St. Jude, 12701 Veirs Mill Road, Rockville, MD on Thursday, November 29 at 10:30 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, TN 38105-1942.

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Published by The Washington Post on Nov. 25, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for LINDA SCALISE

23 Entries

Cheryl Shiflett

December 3, 2012

My deepest sympathy to Linda's family. Linda was a lovely person and a diligent student. It was a pleasure to teach and supervise Linda during her academic and clinical training in the EVMS Graduate Art Therapy and Counseling Program.

Annie Amato

December 2, 2012

To Mary, Diane, Maria and Greg, to have known Linda was to love her like another sister. To have grown up with her, see her creative mind at work, hear how she wanted nothing more than to improve her life forever, was nothing less than inspirational. It was an honor to have been allowed on that journey with her, know of her higher education experiences and highly regarded professors that became her friends. The education alone was worth it to her, the experience was one only Linda could embrace and transform it into a true spiritualistic journey. It was not just school to Linda. It was a life-altering blessing. Whenever we spoke, we went to a very deep and spiritual place. It was an honor to have been part of her enriched life. I will miss her, her infectious laugh, and humor. There is no doubt in my mind Linda is another beautiful angel watching over us. May all of you find comfort knowing how much Linda was truly loved and admired. My heartfelt conolences to all of you. Annie Amato

Tina Dowhite

December 2, 2012

To the Scalise Family and Friends,

Linda was an angel on earth. She was one of the kindest persons I know I will ever meet. Meeting her was a life changing event for me. I will be forever grateful and I extend my deepest sympathy.

Hoi Lam

November 28, 2012

Linda's special kindness has allowed people to trust her and open their hearts to her without fear or shame. I was blessed to study and did internship with her during our time at EVMS. It was sad to know that she's gone. May God bless all her friends and family and trust that Linda is now in a peaceful and joyful place with God.

Barbara Hawes

November 28, 2012

Dear Scalise Family, I was very sad to hear about Linda's passing and her fight with cancer. I have many fond memories of our friendship all through grade school. Her smile and laughter were contagious and we had some great times together. My sympathies, love and prayers are with you.

November 27, 2012

My sincere condolences go out to the Scalise family.

Suzanne Nuckols

November 27, 2012

May God comfort you Aunt Mary.You,Diane,and Maria are in my heart and prayers.Love,Johnny

Donna Collins

November 27, 2012

We are so saddened to hear of cousin Linda's passing. She was a talented and beautiful person with a most beautiful smile. Our thoughts are with you, Aunt Mary, Diane, Maria, and Julia.
--All our love,
Mike, Donna, Ian, Liliana and Maria Collins

Mary Ellen Howard

November 26, 2012

So sad to hear of Linda's passing -- she was such a strong, talented, beautiful woman and will be missed. Love to you, Aunt Mary, and Diane & Maria...keeping all of you in my prayers~ Love, Mary Ellen, Mike & Rebecca Howard

November 26, 2012

God Blessed me with Linda as a special part of my life. Linda truly touched my heart. She always had a positive attitude and a caring word. Linda will live on in my heart and remembered especially on our shared birthday!....
Thank you for you, Linda.
With love, Valerie

Angela Amato Bonaccorsy

November 26, 2012

Dear Scalise family
Linda touched so many of us in so many ways. I was blessed to have know her my entire life, in fact we often said we grew up like cousins. She had that great smile and a huge, warm heart to go with it. Linda will be so missed but knowing that she is without pain, at peace and with her beloved dad gives comfort. Now we all have another beautiful angel to look over us all.
I send my prayers and love to all of you!

Love
Angela, Nick and family

Spencer Powers, M.S., ATR-BC

November 26, 2012

As one of her graduate school instructors, I can speak to her fierce determination in completing her degree despite her courageous battle with illness. She refused to be defined by her illness and taught me a lot about courage. She was always kind and positively impacted everyone she came into contact with. She made me laugh out loud on numerous occasions in class with her quick wit! She was an outstanding art therapist and the EVMS community mourns her loss. I'll never forget her and extend my most heartfelt condolences to her family.

November 26, 2012

To the Scalise Family,
Linda was one of the most kind and loving people I have ever met. She truly epitomized an angel on earth and now I hope she is truly able to spread her wings and love in heaven as well. I will miss her laugh, her feistyness, and her tender heart always.
Abby Calisch EVMS Norfolk, Virginia

Matthew Bernier

November 26, 2012

Dear Scalise Family and Friends,
I am deeply saddened by the loss of Linda. She was a delightful person, engaging student, and talented artist. She dared to wrestle with the "big questions" in life and her work was commendable. I will always cherish a very pesonalized piece of artwork she made for me. Linda was very intuitive and had the ability to say or make just the right connection with people. Sometimes I felt as though we had known each other for years or in another life. That special ability to touch our lives will live on in her artwork. She will be missed!
With deepest sympathy,
Matthew Bernier
Associate Professor
Graduate Art Therapy & Counseling Program
Eastern Virginia Medical School

May God comfort your family as you keep your journey of faith!

November 26, 2012

To Linda and Family!
Every once in a while you meet a life that made a difference, Linda -you were that person. Thank you for affirming for me that becoming an Art Theraphist is my calling-you will be missed! Bless you all

November 26, 2012

Linda was a generous and loving person. Anyone who knew her, loved her. She is greatly missed.
Elaine Kielman
Asbury Methodist Village

Pamela Maddox

November 26, 2012

To Linda, thank you for sharing your time and life with me. You will be missed. May you find peace in heaven beside your beloved father and everything that you love.

November 26, 2012

Linda was a very sweet and kind person. My family was blessed with a visit from her last summer. We had a wonderful breakfast and then strolled our small city streets while attending the fair here in Anacortes, Washington. She loved lavender and was very strong in her faith and being. She was so kind to my children and husband whom she met that day. We have a long history and I consider her family as I always have savoring the story of our parents chance meeting on their honeymoons almost 64 years ago to the day. You will be missed with your thoughtful ways and kind spirit. Thank you for taking the time to spend with my family and me. We are all saddened by this loss. Sincerely, Pamela Sotere Maddox and family-Glenn, Linzi, MeiLing and Bryan

November 25, 2012

Dear Scalise Family, I was so saddened to hear that my dearest high school friend has passed away. She always made me laugh! We had so many wonderful times together - such great memories! We have all lost an amazing person and heaven has received a joyful angel! With love, Donna Denion Beale

Dana Kelly

November 25, 2012

Linda & I were high school BFFs in the 70s. She had the best laugh, a killer smile, and a kind heart. Life took us in different directions but I oft look back fondly to those foundational young adult years and know I was blessed to have such a special friend. My sympathies, love & prayers to the Scalise family during this time.

November 25, 2012

To my most special cousin Linda, I can't tell you how much I loved and admired you. Never to be forgotten. You are in my heart forever. Love, Donnie

Mary Amato Farrell

November 25, 2012

Dearest Scalises;
Linda was indeed an angel on earth. Always a beautiful person inside and out since kindergarten...my heart aches for your loss but know Linda is at peace.
Love Mary Amato Farrell

November 25, 2012

Linda was an excellent student, my TA, and a wonderful friend. We had such great times together. What a loss!
Always,
Ed Burns

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