Linda Lisa Arace-Vanderhave

Wife of Gerald van der Have, devoted Step mother of Stephanie Carl, Timothy van der Have, Rocco Salerno, Melissa and Joseph Passenti, and Natolie Salerno and her husband Todd Gilligan.

Beloved sister of Constance Arace, Mary Arace- Curtis, brother in law Barry Curtis and Dearest friend Marguerite Toughmanian.

Loving Step grandmother to Olivia, Lucas, Lennon, Ella and Luna.

Linda was born in Newark, N.J. grew up in Hasbrouck Heights, N.J. and resided in

Waldwick, N.J. for nineteen years with her beloved husband Gerald van der Have and their dog Trudy.

She was an Import/Export Administrator working for several firms during her career where she formed many life long friendships with co-workers.

Linda had a passion for family, friends, music and singing. She enjoyed time spent at the beach, road trips, Dog shows, movies, Broadway shows, and a good meal with people she loved.

Everyone who knew her adored her for the positive ways she impacted their lives, always willing to listen and help. We will miss her infectious laugh, great sense of humor and warmth which comforted us in good and bad times.

The family will receive relatives and friends on Thursday, July 27th. from 4 to 9pm at Becker Funeral Home, 219 Kinderkamack Rd. Westwood, N.J. 07675. This will be followed by a private cremation on Friday, July 28th.