Linda A. Balletto, 75, of Durham passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2022 after a long battle with cancer. Linda was born in New Haven and lived in North Haven with her family for many years. After high school, she graduated from cosmetology school and was a hairdresser in Hamden for several years. She later moved to Orlando Florida and was a hair & makeup artist for Walt Disney World where she met many celebrities. She moved back to Connecticut and worked as a banquet server at the Crowne Plaza in Cromwell, until her retirement in 2015. She was predeceased by her loving husband Frank, her father Ralph and mother Marion (Delano) Notaro. She is survived by her daughter Michelle (Matthew) Rose of East Haven, beloved grandchildren Nicholas, Dylan (Gianna), Jarrett & Adrianna, sister Marie (Michael) Tammara of Prospect, nieces Holly (Raymond) Verret & April (Larry) Tibbetts, as well as many cousins and close friends. Linda enjoyed spending time & laughing with with her family and friends, her many “trips” with her grandson Nick and watching the various cooking & home improvement shows on TV. She will be forever missed and always in our hearts.
Funeral services will be held on Sunday, June 5, 2022 from 11 am – 2 pm at The Havens Family, North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue, North Haven, CT. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Church of the Resurrection Building Fund, 115 Pond Hill Road, Wallingford, CT 06492.
Very sorry that we have lost her to our world, but Heaven is her new home. We will see you again.
Linda & I were coworkers @ WDW in the early nineties. She was fun, sweet & we shared lots of stories & laughs. Her daughter Michelle was mentioned daily to me. Felt as though I knew her too.
Rest In Peace my dear friend. Was a plea to know you. 💝🤗😇
Michelle children and Marie I am so sorry for your loss Linda was always the sweetest I will be out of town for the services but please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers I will never forget Linda’s vivacious personality and contagious laugh RIP Linda
Sincerely Patti
Michelle Children and Marie
I am so sorry for your loss Linda was the sweetest ! I will never forget her kind heart and cute giggle Heaven has received one of the best You are all in my thoughts and prayers I will be out of town this weekend but be assured you will all be in my thoughts and prayers
Sincerely
Patti Balletto LeQuire
I became friends with Linda at Disney World. We worked together on many projects. Her smile and sweet caring way is something I will always remember. She is loved and will be missed by all who had the pleasure to know her.
Michelle, Matt, Nick and Dillon-
I am so sorry for your loss. Take comfort in the fact that she did not suffer. Michelle, my sister, you are as courageous as your mom. You and your family can not be commended enough for your strength in helping her to live her last years as normally as possible. I loved making her laugh in her last days. Know that I love you all and I will always be here for all of you. May she Rest In Peace with her husband. ❤️❤️🙏