 | | | Sept. 15, 1939 - Nov. 2, 2021 | | | | | | Linda Marie Borrelli, 82, a devoted and loving wife, mother and grandmother passed away Tuesday, Nov. 2. She was born on Sept. 15, 1939 in Bakersfield, Calif., the daughter of Lois and Leslie Heath. Funeral mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 10 at St Monica's Church in Moraga. Reception will follow in the Peace Room.
She is survived by her husband Gary Borrelli, sons Matthew, David (Ann): grandchildren Annika, Dominic, and Daniel. Preceded in death by her brothers Joe and Leslie Heath.
Linda grew up on a farm in Oakdale, Calif., and from those early years it engrained in her the love and passion she had for her community and country. She graduated from Oakdale High School in 1957 as the leader of her cheerleading squad and continued her education at the University of California. She met the love of her life while working in Oakland and married Gary on June 15, 1963 and they shared an incredible life over the next 58 years. They were blessed with two sons and Linda was able to shine in her role as a mother and eventually a grandmother. But most of all she is most remembered for her infectious smile and friendly outgoing personality.
Linda was a founding pillar of the Moraga community for over 50 years. Her list of accomplishments and service contributions are a testament of her love and dedication to the town of Moraga. She was a founding member of the Moraga Junior Women Society. She was a board member and active participant in the following associations: The Moraga Rescue One Foundation, The Moraga Fire District, Moraga Parks and Recreation, executive director of the Moraga Chamber of Commerce, president of the St. Monica's Parish Council, and she was awarded the Moraga Citizen of the Year in 1993. |
Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA