Linda entered into eternal rest, Tuesday morning, March 26, 2024, at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, after a long and courageous battle of cancer.  She was surrounded by the love and comfort of her family.  Born and raised in Chelsea, Linda is the daughter of the late Salvatore P. and Irene A. (King) Renda.  She attended Chelsea public schools and graduated from Chelsea High School, Class of 1976.  She was a lifelong Chelsea resident until her and her husband Dave, moved to their dream home in Lynn, 7 years ago.  Linda dedicated her working career at Verizon, a job that she loved.  She retired in 2014 as an Administrative Clerk after 33 years of loyal service.  It was a tremendous achievement that she retired with perfect attendance, while employed.

Linda loved dogs, especially her Irish Setter, Brandon who has since passed.  She loved to bake and swim.  She enjoyed home decorating, and she enjoyed being a member at the YMCA in Peabody/Lynnfield.  Most importantly, Linda loved spending time with her family.  She will be forever loved and cherished by all of her family and friends.

Linda was the beloved wife of David "Dave" C. Kezar, with whom she shared 39 years of marriage.  Adored sister of Dolores Pagliarulo of Peabody, Robert A. Renda and his wife Bonnie Solomon of Marco Island, FL and the late Thomas Renda and his wife Maryanne.  Most loved aunt of Michael Pagliarulo and his wife Mary, Deborah Nuzzo and her husband Joseph, Thomas Pagliarulo and his wife Phyllis, Ted Renda and his wife Stephanie, Thomas Renda, Jr., Paula MacKay and Jennifer Renda.  Also lovingly survived by 7 great nieces and great nephews, Samantha, Michael, Briana, Thomas, Robert, Nicholas and Julia.

FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS:  Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend visiting hours in the Carafa Family Funeral Home, 389 Washington Ave., CHELSEA on Saturday, March 30, 2024, from 9:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M.   Funeral services will follow the visitation in the Funeral Home at 11:00 A.M.  Interment to follow at Woodlawn Cemetery in Everett.

DONATIONS:  In lieu of flowers, donations in Linda's memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741 or on-line at www.cancer.org .

We encourage family and friends to visit carafafuneralhome.com to offer condolences by means of the online guest book or to send a personalized sympathy card.