Linda Susan Baum

While faced with constant adversity, Linda persevered academically; graduating from Kingsborough Community College for her associates degree, and Lehman College with her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in therapeutic recreation. She dedicated 25 years to Richmond Facility in Staten Island as a CTRS (certified therapeutic recreation specialist).

Linda is survived by her siblings; Richard and Sharon Baum, and Barbara and Maurice Zagha. Her nieces and nephews; Brian, David, Tina, Rebecca, Evan, Paula, Andy, Jared and Rich. Her great-nieces and great-nephews; Ellie, Lila, Eliana, Mason, Maverick, Austin, and Cooper, and a tremendous extended family.

Linda is predeceased by her parents Josephine and Elihu Baum.

Her passion was her family. Having a conversation with Linda meant her attention was fully yours. Linda’s kindness and patience connected her to the world and people around her. While movies, music, meditation and tai chi were just some of her lifelong hobbies, being a resident at Rossmoor introduced her to an array of new opportunities. She had recently taken up voice lessons for a choir, helped with lighting for a theater group and was enjoying her monthly book club. Linda’s joy came from the joy of everyone around her. She was a light that will be sorely missed.

A Memorial Service will be held at Bloomfield-Cooper Jewish Chapels, 44 Wilson Avenue, Manalapan, NJ 07726, on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 3:00 pm

The Period of Mourning will be observed at the residence of Barbara and Maurice Zagha 12 Glendale Drive, Manalapan, NJ Tuesday following the Funeral Service, Wednesday:11am-4pm, 7pm and on, Thursday 11am to 6pm.