John Randolph Linderman

Born on August 4,1946, in Cuba, New York, John lived a life defined by service, creativity, adventure, generosity, and devotion to family.

He attended school in Cuba, New York, earned a bachelor’s degree from Buffalo State College, and began his career teaching junior high art at Wilson Central School in Wilson, New York. In 1969, John was drafted into the United States Navy, serving honorably until 1974. His service included training in Florida and Tennessee and a station assignment in Rhode Island, where he met his first wife, Rita. Following the Navy, he continued his education at the Rhode Island School of Design, studying architecture and launching a successful career that included work with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers with assignments in Virginia and abroad. John’s adventurous spirit carried him and his family around the world, including time in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, Japan, Saudi Arabia, Germany, and Russia. While living in Japan, he and Rita adopted their two youngest children, just one example of his generous, caring nature.

John was preceded in death by his first wife, Rita Linderman, his parents K. Stephens and Cornelia Meese Linderman, and his brother, William Stephen Linderman. He is survived by his beloved wife, Melinda L.P. Linderman; children Jessica Cosentino (Anthony), Cameron Linderman, Micah Linderman (Jessica), and Michaela Linderman (Raul Ramirez); stepchildren Kenneth Posey (Melanie) and Kelly Renaud; and eight cherished grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother, Peter Linderman, and his sister, Mary Cam Wilson (Jim). Guided by the belief, “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you,” John will be remembered for his kindness, generosity, and love of family. A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 AM on June 13, 2026, at St. Lucie Catholic Church, Port St. Lucie, Florida. Visitation will be held at Aycock at Tradition, 12571 Tradition Pkwy, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34987, on June 13, 2026, from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm. Interment will be held at a future date.