Published in the August 31, 2020 edition.
WAKEFIELD — R. Linda (Blackler) Miceli, 76, of Wakefield, formerly of Somerville, died peacefully at home on August 22, 2020.
Born on April 12, 1944, she was the beloved wife and companion of 56 years to Salvatore J. Miceli. She was the loving mother of Eric Miceli and his wife Linda of Westford, Paul Miceli and his wife Ann of Tyngsborough and Philip Miceli and his wife Ellen of Haverhill. He was the proud and loving grandmother of Jessica Miceli and Nicholas Miceli of Tyngsborough. Linda was the sister of Jean Kelly and her husband Robert of Tewksbury, Harold Blackler of Medford and was an aunt of but like sister to Jan Jamieson of Dracut. She was the sister-in-law of Veronica and Thomas Sullivan of Potomac, Md. and the caring aunt to numerous nieces, nephews and their families.
Linda worked as a payroll specialist at the former Lifeline Ambulance of Wakefield. She was a Cub Scout den mother and Little League coach. She enjoyed bowling, team tennis, summers at Dennis Port and touring with the “fishwives” and their husbands. Over everything her favorite times were Sunday dinners with her family.
At the request of the family all services are being privately held under the direction of the Cota Family Funeral Home, North Reading. Celebrations of Linda’s life will be held at a later date. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit: www.cotafuneralhomes.com.
