Linda Rose Gattuso Beall
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Linda Rose Gattuso Beall, 67 departed this life August 20, 2021, surrounded by her family. Born December 29, 1953 to Rose and Anthony Gattuso in Woodbury, NJ. The oldest of ten, Linda was raised on a small vegetable farm in Swedesboro, NJ. After high school she attended Salisbury University in Salisbury, MD where she earned a bachelor's degree in social work. She worked her way through college as a dorm supervisor and swim instructor and lifeguard at the Salisbury, MD YMCA. After graduating she held numerous jobs. She worked for Maple Shades as a Supervisor of a group home for adolescent girls. From there she worked for America Corp (the Peace Corp of the US) were she received numerous awards. Her biggest award was being invited to the white House by President George H. Bush. She also met President Bill Clinton twice and President George W. Bush. She was well known in both the Federal and State of Maryland. Linda was invited to the Maryland Governors house on numerous occasions for awards. Linda and John retired and moved to St. Augustine in 2007 where she continued to volunteer for the AmeriCorps as well as publish multiple children's books about her beloved dogs.
Linda is survived by her husband John of 43 years, sons Michael Beall and wife Lorraine, John Beall and wife Elizabeth and three grandchildren Lucas, Maxwell, and Margot as well as nine brothers and sisters Marie, Grace, Rose, Joann, Theresa, Tony, Andy, John, and Jimmy. Linda will be missed by all including her lifelong friends Cindy, Terry, and Jennifer.
Please join us to celebrate her life on August 27th at the Craig Funeral Home 1475 Old Dixie Highway St. Augustine, FL 32084 at 1p.m. for the viewing with the memorial service to follow at 2p.m.For additional information please call (904)824-1672. For those unable to attend you can view the service by live stream by visiting www.craigfuneralhome.com and clicking on her memorial page.