Linda Lou D'Arelli

Linda was born in Jersey City, New Jersey and resided in Secaucus, New Jersey as a child. She was the daughter to parents, Louis and Lillian Bittiger; sister to two brothers, Ronnie, who resides in Branchville, New Jersey and Gary Bittiger, deceased. Linda was married to Joseph D’Arelli and the couple had three children together, Dawn Severino, Timothy D’ Arelli, and Melissa Fitzpatrick. She also had two sons-in-law, Joachim Severino and Minkah Fitzpatrick Sr; and a daughter-in-law, Sherrie D’Arelli. Linda had six grandchildren, Destiny, Minkah Jr, Promise, Devine, and Justice Fitzpatrick, and Elijah D’ Arelli; and two great-grandchildren, Hollis Fitzpatrick and Pray Gaillard; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In her younger years, Linda worked for Crest Department Store in Jersey City, New Jersey; The Big L Pharmacy in Lake Hopatcong; and Country Fresh Frozen Foods in Old Bridge, New Jersey. Later in life, she resided in Delray Beach and Boca Raton, Florida. Linda loved to dance and sew; and she loved horses. She loved the holidays, especially Christmas, and was incredibly festive. The beach was her haven and had many fond memories in Wildwood & Daytona Beach,Florida . Linda spent numerous hours enjoying her grandchildren’s cheerleading competitions, football, volleyball, basketball games, and track meets; and she enjoyed every minute of it! She loved Elvis Presley and dancing to his music. What she loved most was being with her family and devoting herself to her loving husband, children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

A visitation for Linda will be held Saturday, September 2, 2023 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Kraeer Funeral Home, 200 West Copans Road, Pompano Beach, FL 33064. A funeral service will occur Sunday, September 3, 2023 at 11:30 AM, 200 West Copans Road, Pompano Beach, FL 33064. A committal service will occur Sunday, September 3, 2023 at 1:30 PM at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, 200 West Copans Road, Pompano Beach, FL 33064. A reception will occur Sunday, September 3, 2023 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM, 200 West Copans Road, Pompano Beach, FL 33064.

Contributions in Linda's memory may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital, https://www.stjude.org/donate/donate-to-st-jude.html?frequency_selected=1&sc_dcm=58700008008698866&sc_cid=kwp&sc_cat=b&ds_rl=1290690&ds_rl=1291300&ds_rl=1285465&gclid=Cj0KCQjwldKmBhCCARIsAP-0rfzT1HDCo--7LQpKBocMigVpmkWDStmEP_7BMpwQM5zV4kpoZVR6RIEaAtwHEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.forestlawnnorth.com for the D'Arelli family.