"I was a classmate of Linda's at St. Mary's. She was quiet,sweet and a very sincere person. My prayers are with her and her family during these difficult times."
In loving memory of
Linda Bell
January 26, 1942 - July 10, 2015
Bell, Linda J. (Leary)
Pittsford: July 10, 2015. Linda is predeceased by her husband, Thomas F. Bell, Sr. and sister Leah Leary. She is survived by her son, Thomas Jr. (Colleen) Bell; daughters Brenda Mejia, Anne Marie Bell, Maureen (Mark) Hyde, Terry (Raymond) Dearcop, Carolyn (Jeffrey) Gerstner; grandchildren, Lia Mejia, Austin Mejia, Molly Bell, Tom Bell, Anne Bell, Caroline Bell, Emily Veno, William Veno, Lillith Hyde, James Hyde, Keira Hyde, Sophia Dearcop, Isabelle Dearcop, Jeffery Gerstner, Henry Gerstner, Angela Gerstner, Morgan Gerstner, Robert Gerstner; sisters Laurie (Jon) Korber, Leslie Romanchick; brothers Michael Leary, Martin (Mary) Leary; brothers-in-law John P. "Pat" Jr. (Kathy) Bell, Robert "Bob" Bell, Joseph "Joe" (Mary) Bell, Richard "Dick" (Marianne) Bell, Lawrence "Larry" (Eileen) Bell; sisters-in-law Elizabeth "Beth" Pisa, Beverly Bell; many nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. For more information about Linda please visit aliferemembered.com.
Linda's visitation will be Wednesday, 7-9 PM and Thursday, 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM at the funeral home, 1411 Vintage Lane (between 390 Long Pond Rd.) Her funeral service will be celebrated Friday, 11 AM at St. Louis Church, 64 S Main St., Pittsford. Private interment at St. Michael's Cemetery. For those wishing to contribute, donations may be made to the Leary Family Scholarship, c/o Aquinas Institute, 1127 Dewey Avenue, Rochester, NY 14613 or Camp Stella Maris, 4395 East Lake Road, Livonia, NY 14487 in Linda's memory.
Linda grew up in the Tenth Ward Neighborhood in Rochester. She was an active teenager who was a cheerleader at Sacred Heart, spent many summers at Camp Stella Maris. Linda graduated from Nazareth High School in 1960. She graduated with a RN in 1963 from St. Mary's Hospital. She worked at Ridgeway Pharmacy, where she eventually met her husband Tom. Linda and her friends had hosted a rummage sale and used the proceeds to rent a home on Conesus lake with friends! As an adult Linda worked in the Neonatal Unit at St. Mary's Hospital with premature babies. Once her family started she stayed home raising her family.
Linda enjoyed spending time at the "Family Farm." She loved Christmas and dressed up every year for Halloween and made costumes for her family. She supported and attended as many of her grandchildren's activities as possible and walked them to school as much as she could. She encouraged musical opportunities for her children regardless of their musical talent and had them attend swimming lessons at the Seneca Park Pool every morning during the summer. She loved playing scrabble with her parents and children.
She often relaxed in the evening with a glass of Pinot Grigio. She played Words with Friends online, loved to travel, especially on cruises. Linda golfed, loved dogs, swimming and spending time in and around the water. Linda also enjoyed snow skiing with family, playing Bridge, playing games of chance at the casino and sewing. She had a flair for interior decorating with special attention to the details for the window treatments. For several years Linda and was the "Cookie Mom" for her daughter's Girl Scout Troops and was Cub Scout Den Mother. She loved gardening and was a member of Conesus Lake Garden Club. She also was a member of St. Mary's Nurses Club and volunteered at Saints Place at St. Louis Church.
Her favorite things were reading, history, non-fiction and the TV shows: Little House on the Prairie, Fox News, HGTV and House Hunters. Linda was an avid Buffalo Bills fan and was a season ticket holder for many years.
Linda was kind, gentle, loving, generous, patient, fun-loving, faithful, family-centered, grounded and practical, she listened first and talked second. She loved receiving a pedicure, was social and enjoyed entertaining others at her home.
Tributes
"Our deepest sympathy to a beautiful family. We have so many fond memories of our time together on Seneca Parkway and our wonderful time spent at the farm. You are all in our thoughts and prayers."
"Linda was an incredible woman with a wonderful family and I'm praying for you all. God Bless and Deepest Condolences."
"Christopher O'Dell purchased flowers (Summer's Light Bouquet) Anne Marie, Thoughts and prayers to you and your family in this difficult time. Sincerely, The Great Lakes Team"
"Shuanni Lee purchased flowers (Dreams from the Heart Bouquet) "What we have once enjoyed, we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes part of us." -Helen Keller - Dear Brenda, our thoughts are with you and your family. With deepest sympathy from your ECRPK colleagues"
"You are now an angel whose wings have left indelible marks. I Knew Linda from Nazareth academy and St. Mary's school of nursing. May she rest in gods peace"
"Sending our love and our sympathy to the entire Bell family~"
"Jason Gotham purchased flowers (Peaceful White Lilies Basket) Thoughts and Prayers from the Gotham's & Bednarz's"
"Always generous and more than hospitable with her home (and pool) to her kids friends. I have many fond memories of that family on Seneca Parkway thanks to her kindness. A huge loss."
"Rest in peace beautiful lady. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family."
"Amy D. Fox purchased flowers (Love Everlasting Bouquet) We are so sorry for you loss, she was an amazing woman. We will always cherish the great memories we had at the Farm. Love, The Fox and Grant Family"
"Jennifer Fay purchased flowers (Medium Dish Garden) May the God of all comfort bring you peace. 2 Corin 1:3-4 With much love and prayers, The Fays Mark, Jen, Luke, & Elisa"
"Caroline and Family, It's been many, many years since I've seen your mother. The memories of her were always warm and kind. I know she will be greatly missed. You and your family are in my prayers."
"Love and prayers for your family as you go through this hard time. May you find peace in the days ahead. - Evelyn, Rob and Israel Poeppelmeier"
"Our thoughts and prayers to the family during this time."
"Linda was a beautiful lady, inside & out. I have many very fond memories of our adventures. She will be greatly missed by all of her family and friends. May she rest in peace in heaven with Tom and her sister."
"Child Abuse Bureau - DA's Office made a donation to CAMP STELLA MARIS OF LIVONIA INC We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family."
"Child Abuse Bureau - DA's Office made a donation to Terry - our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. From your friends at the DA's Office-Child Abuse Bureau - Mary, Sara, Kyle, Amanda and Meredith"
"Additional Tribute Link: https://youtu.be/t7a40K8LBiw"