Linda M. Grove (Piana) of Congers, NY, formerly of Norwood, NJ, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2025 with her family by her side. Born in Englewood, New Jersey on November 1, 1941, Linda was the eldest daughter of the late Charles and Marie (Frosco) Piana and a graduate of Northern Valley Demarest High School. For many years, Linda worked in the travel industry, opening Travel Corp. of America in Aliquippa, PA in 1983. She transitioned from travel to serve the Boroughs of Norwood and Rockleigh as their building department secretary through retirement.
She is survived by her sister, Sandra (Piana) Grassi and husband Joseph of Northvale, NJ.
Also surviving are her three children: Thomas Grove of Darlington, PA, Charles Grove and his husband Brooks Aylor of Philadelphia, PA, and daughter Kristine (Grove) Hayden and her husband Keith of Congers, NY. Dearest Grandmother of Emily (Grove) Walker and husband Michael of Amelia Island, FL, Charles Hayden of Lake Placid, NY, and Timothy Hayden of Congers, NY. Dearest Great Grandmother of Noah, Nathan, Levi, and Jeannette Marie Walker.
She was also very loved by her many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Linda was an avid animal lover and was passionate in her support of dog rescue. She also enjoyed traveling the world and making excursions to Broadway for her love of musical theater. Sharing musicals with younger generations brought her great joy. She will remain forever in our hearts.
Visitation will be Sunday, February 9, 2025 from 10 AM to 12 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale, NJ.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her honor to your local dog shelter or Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
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