Linda J. Bucaria

Linda Joyce Bucaria was born on August 23,1943 in Queens, NY. She graduated from Hunter College with a History degree and subsequent Guidance Counselor certification. Linda completed her PH.D in Psychology from NYU and continued working as a school psychologist at Sachem School District until her retirement in 1999. She retired from her private practice in 2015.

Linda is survived by her sister, Denise, her brother-in-law,Carlton, niece, Lauren and Andy Januszak, and her grand-nephew, Jonas.

She was predeceased by her mother, Catherine, and father, Joseph.

Her 40-year relationship with her spouse, Teri (Theresa) Tiso will continue even after her passing.

Linda shared many close relationships with her friends while golfing, playing tennis, eating, and conversing! And many have fond memories of their shared travels in the US and abroad.

Thank you to all the wonderful caregivers at Brightview Senior Living in Port Jefferson Station and St.James Rehabilitation. Along with our long time friends, Barbara Kantz, Valerie Krizel, Myrna Gordon, and our Schoonen neighbors, Linda was never alone during her Dementia journey home.

It was when her two real loves in this world, “Eating and Talking” ceased, that we knew it was her time to say goodbye.