Obituary of Linda M. Kinsella

     Mrs. Linda M. Kinsella, 83, a resident of the Masonic Care Community in Utica, formerly of N. Utica, passed away on Friday, August 2, 2024, at the nursing home, with her loving family by her side.

     Linda was born in Utica, on May 15, 1941, the daughter of Wilhelm and Agatha (Schneider) Metzger. She was raised in Utica and was a graduate of Utica Free Academy. On April 25, 1964, Linda was united in marriage with Gerald (Jerry) A. Kinsella at St. Francis de Sales Church in Utica, a loving and devoted union of 39 years, until Jerry’s death in 2003. For over 30 years, Linda was employed with Marine Midland Bank/HSBC where she retired as assistant vice president. After retirement, she went to work at Macy’s Department Store in New Hartford. Linda enjoyed making home cooked meals, full of love for her family and never missed a chance to host a dinner or holiday. You could often find her tending to her garden, shopping or spending time with her grandchildren. Something Linda always looked forward to were her annual trips to Captiva Island. These family trips were filled with laughter, joy and the most beautiful sunsets. She was a parishioner of Historic Old St. John’s Church in Utica.

     Mrs. Kinsella is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Bill and Debbie Kinsella of Westmoreland; her daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and Jim Piccola of Utica; four cherished grandchildren, Jacqueline Draghi and her husband Eric of NJ, Ashley Domareki and her husband Doug of NJ, Ryan Piccola of Utica and Marissa Piccola and her fiancée, Erik Harris of Utica; five adored great grandchildren, Maggie, Tessa, Evie, Nick and Johanna and one brother-in-law, Heinz Hellinger and his wife Doris of New Hartford as well as several nieces and nephews. She also leaves special friends Gwen Mancini, Eileen Nelson, Liz Hartman and Claudia & Tony Acquaviva. She was predeceased by her sister Rosemary Hellinger.

     Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to Linda’s funeral Mass of Christian burial on Friday, August 9, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at Historic Old St. John’s Church, John St., Utica. She will be laid to rest with her beloved husband Jerry in Mount Olivet Cemetery in Whitesboro.

      In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Parkinson’s Foundation, 1359 Broadway, Ste 1509, New York, NY 10018 or at Parkinson.org.

     Mrs. Kinsella’s family extends their heartfelt gratitude to the doctors, nurses and staff at the Masonic Care Community, Buffalo Household, especially, Deb, Kassi, Erica, Alison and Melanie, for the loving care and compassion they provided to Linda. Your kindness will not be forgotten.