Linda A. Bolino
December 16, 1942 ~ September 14, 2009
Linda Ann Bolino, a long-time resident of Oakton, Virginia, lost her courageous, six-month battle with stage-four pancreatic cancer on Monday, September 14, 2009, when she passed peacefully in her sleep surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her devoted husband of 45 years, John; their daughter Kara of Suffolk, Virginia; their oldest son, Michael & his wife Melissa of Richmond, Virginia; their youngest son, Mark & his wife Ana of Norman, Oklahoma; & four grandchildren that she especially loved: Brandon & Lauren Bolino of Richmond, Virginia; & Lindsay & Mackenzie Bolino of Norman, Oklahoma. She is also survived by her sister Barbara Garofalo & brother Paul Linton.
Born on December 16, 1942 in Lynn, Massachusetts, Linda was an extremely caring & special person, who spent most of her life helping other people, from helping her mother raise two younger siblings after her father died unexpectedly at an early age, to later raising three lovely children of her own, to championing the elderly as a long-time employee of Sunrise Senior Living.
Linda began her career with the Navy Department before being selected to work in the White House on Jacqueline Kennedy's staff. Later, Linda was one of the few staff members that the Johnson White House retained. After pausing to raise three wonderful children, she resumed her career with Bass Abeli Enterprises, the former White House social secretary for Lady Bird Johnson. Linda then spent the last 20 years of her career as the Special Assistant to the President & CEO of Sunrise Senior Living.
Her real love & passion was for her children, whom she visited often as they moved around the country from Virginia, to South Carolina, to Alabama, to Indiana, to Georgia, & to Oklahoma. In recent years, she played an active role raising & caring for her four grandchildren & she enjoyed planning spectacular annual trips for her extended family to Disney World & just about every beach along the Atlantic Coast. Her family is comforted by the many wonderful memories they have of her & by the knowledge that she will continue to be a spiritual presence in their lives.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
Born on December 16, 1942 in Lynn, Massachusetts, Linda was an extremely caring & special person, who spent most of her life helping other people, from helping her mother raise two younger siblings after her father died unexpectedly at an early age, to later raising three lovely children of her own, to championing the elderly as a long-time employee of Sunrise Senior Living.
Linda began her career with the Navy Department before being selected to work in the White House on Jacqueline Kennedy's staff. Later, Linda was one of the few staff members that the Johnson White House retained. After pausing to raise three wonderful children, she resumed her career with Bass Abeli Enterprises, the former White House social secretary for Lady Bird Johnson. Linda then spent the last 20 years of her career as the Special Assistant to the President & CEO of Sunrise Senior Living.
Her real love & passion was for her children, whom she visited often as they moved around the country from Virginia, to South Carolina, to Alabama, to Indiana, to Georgia, & to Oklahoma. In recent years, she played an active role raising & caring for her four grandchildren & she enjoyed planning spectacular annual trips for her extended family to Disney World & just about every beach along the Atlantic Coast. Her family is comforted by the many wonderful memories they have of her & by the knowledge that she will continue to be a spiritual presence in their lives.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
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John, Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Linda was a very special friend and we will miss her very much. Love, Walt & Cindy
John, We offer our condolences for your loss to you and your family. Joe & Mary Ann Voci
Mrs. Bolino (LB) was the most generous, kind and funny mom that I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. She had the unique ability to be a loving and dedicated parent while remaining a true and loyal friend to her children. I will always remember riding in the car with the “Bolino blow torch,” roller skating at the Bolino Roller rink and the many occasions at the Bolino house in Oakton. It has been a privilege and blessing in my life to have known Mrs. Bolino and the Bolino family. I will always cherish my last visit with her in Suffolk this summer and my thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. Mrs. Bolino was a true matriarch and a gift to all of us who knew her. Kara, I love you and I am here for you always…
Our sympathy to all of you. We have such fond memories of our years on Jarski Ct. John and Priscilla
Please know that my prayers are with you. It was my honor to care for your beautiful mother, wife, and sister. I have met her only a for few brief hours but I know she is a beautiful soul with an unforgetable smile! Again, you are all in my prayers. Cindy Creel RN Harbour View ER
Dear John, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you mourn the death of such a wonderful person, your wife Linda. We go back many years to Sunrise and she will always have such a fond place in my heart. No matter what came her way, grace and charm were always her methods of response. She was a fantastic mentor, colleague and friend. Warmly, Tim
John, Kara, Michael, Mark, and extended family, It has been our pleasure to know Linda for about 25 years. She has always greeted us with love and will be sorely missed. I have a picture on my desk of a large group of our T&E friends having dinner at the Pilot House in Woodbridge with Linda and John at the head of the table. We know that her spirit will linger near all of you. And we will remember her fondly always. God Bless you! You are in our prayers.
John, I am so sorry about learning of your loss. My family is thinking of you during this time of sorrow. V/r, Brian
Sue and I want to express our deepest sympathy to John and his children on the loss of their loved one; cherished wife, mother and friend. Gary and Sue
John & family, you have my deepest sympathies for your loss of Linda. From her obituary, her love and attention to her family sound so much like my own wife that I can somewhat imagine your pain. John, take time to grieve- you’ve earned it and she deserves it. Your friend, Dave
John, I am so sorry to hear of your wife’s passing. Know she is in the hands of the Lord and pain free! God Bless you. Hugs, Sherry Hilley
John and Family, I am so very sorry for your great loss. John – Really appreciated how you and Linda would come over to the Beach side so that we all could get together and catch-up over dinner. Really had some great laughs/stories over dinner. Will miss her. Never enough time in this world – would have loved to hear more stories from her. With Deepest Sympathy – Lisa
Dear John, I am so sorry to learn of Linda’s passing. Although I never knew her personally I know she was your world and certainly a most wonderful wife, mother, and caregiver for your children. She is with the Lord now and at peace after her courageous battle. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers in the comings days, weeks and months. Sincerely, Phil Comstock
Dear John and family, Love and prayers from ‘Down Under’ for your sad loss. May the God of Grace comfort you all at this time, Viv
John and family, We were deeply saddened to hear of the loss of your wife, Linda. We would like to offer our heartfelt condolences and prayers to you and your family at this time. May your cherished memories serve as a source of comfort.
John and Family, Our toughts and prayers are with you.
John, I am saddened to hear of the loss of your wife, Linda. Talking to her at Atlantic City last year was truly a delight. Her grace and charm at the end of a long day was a welcome pleasure. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I have seen you handle challenges in the past and wish you the strength to make it through this difficult period. With Heartfelt Condolences Paul
My sincere condolences to the Bolino Family. I worked with Linda at Sunrise. She was always so warm and friendly to everyone and real pleasure to work with. She will be missed.
Dear John, Kara and all the family, Linda was a beloved colleague and friend and we shared many adventures working togehter and just hanging out. I will miss her greatly. Please know you are all in my prayers. Love, Cynthia
Dear John and Family. I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
I was a neighbor of Linda’s during the 1970’s in Chalet Woods in Centreville,Va. Her family lived at the end of my street. As a child I remembered Linda as one of my nicest neighbors. I am so sorry to here of her passing. After reading her obituary I was happy to see all of her many accomplishments in her lifetime. She was truly a special woman.
John, our prayers and sympathy to you and yours. We remember Lilnda and the fun times on Jarski Ct. Linda was a special lady. Pat and Weldon
John and family: Please accept my sincere condolences. Linda was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to many. I believe her to be the keystone of your loving family and I know that she will be missed.
John, May you and your family receive all our sympathy for your terrible loss. Stephane, Nat and Jennifer
John and families, Linda is now at peace. The wonderful memories you have of her will be with you forever. She accomplished so much in her lifetime and brought happiness and joy to everyone she knew..We extend our condolences to you and your children….
John and family–I read the obituary for sweet Linda and kept thinking, “Wow, I wish I had known her! She sounds amazing!” What a beautiful tribute to such a remarkable, loved, and loving woman! May God fill you with Grace to endure such a sad time. You will all be together again one day (God is good!). Looking forward to seeing you and hugging your neck, John! Hang in there! Susi McKee
Dear John, My heart and my soul are touched by a deep sense of loss and sadness for you, and your family. Linda was no ordinary person and we will all miss her very much. She was and will continue to be a great source of inspiration to all of us. I am grateful for the role she played in shaping John Henry’s tender and rough teenager years. He loved and respected her very much. So, John while I know you will miss her terribly, her legacy, her beauty and her grace will always be present in the faces of your three beautiful children and Grandchildren. May her beautiful light in heaven continue to shine down upon us. Neire
I have lost one of the dearest friends whom I was very fond of. I will miss Linda greatly and she will be in my heart and prayers always. Please know I share your grief. It is a sad time.
Dear John and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Linda was one of the very first people I met at Sunrise and always served as a wonderful mentor. Her sense of humor, calming nature and joyous smile were treasured by many. I am so thankful for having known Linda. She was a very special person whose memory will remain with anyone who had the pleasure of knowing her. With sympathy, Sarah Evers
John, Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and the family. Linda was a wonderful person and friend to our family. She is at rest now. We will keep you and the family in our thoughts and prayers. The Smith Family, John, Cecelia, Lauren
To the Bolino Family, It was my pleasure to know Linda as a friend and co-worker at the White House. She was a lovely person. You have my deepest sympathy.
John, Angela and I send our prayers for Linda. You are in our daily thoughts. Frank Atkins
Dear Bolino Family, I had the pleasure of working with Linda at the White House and my husband Bill worked with Linda at Main Navy. So very sorry for your loss. My Deepest Sympathy. Dottie Dawson Newfields, NH
John & Kara, May God comfort your hearts today and bless you with endearing memories that your hearts will always treasure. With deepest sympathy and prayers.