Linda Gidel Obituary

We are sad to announce that on April 16, 2024 we had to say goodbye to Linda Gidel of Longboat Key, Florida. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Adolph Lombardo and Lucille Lombardo (Fausz). She is survived by : her husband Robert "Rob" Gidel; her children, Jill Smith (Brian), Allison "Ali" Lord (Jarrod) and Robert "Rob" Gidel Jr. (Jacqui); her grandchildren, Madison Smith, Sydney Lord, Lauren Smith, Caroline Lord, Zachary "Zach" Smith, Andrew Lord and Robert "Tre" Gidel III; her brother Drew Lombardo (Marilyn); her cousin Jerry Fausz (Carol); her mother-in-law Mary Gidel; and her sisters-in-law, Joyce Gidel and Kathy Clark. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews and lifelong friends.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to The Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation (http://cholangiocarcinoma.org), whose mission is to find a cure and improve the quality of life for those affected by cholangiocarcinoma (bile duct cancer).

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3 people wrote a message from the heart

April 25, 2024

Lyn Haycock wrote a sympathy message

“Rob, We are so sad to hear about Linda's passing. She was.a beautiful lady with a huge heart. We will miss her. Sending our condolences to you and your family in the time of deep sorrow. Lyn and Mike Haycock”

April 21, 2024

Julia Flaherty wrote a sympathy message

“Dear Rob, Our deepest condolences to you and your family. We met you through Bird Key Yacht Club and could easily see that you were an extraordinary couple — so happy together and so proud of your beautiful family. Linda was a joy to be around and an inspiration to all who knew her. Our hearts are breaking for you and your family, as well as for the legions of friends who loved her dearly. Julia and John Flaherty”

April 20, 2024

Janice Reiser wrote a sympathy message

“Dear Rob and family, I’m writing to you with a heavy heart. Linda and I became good friends quickly. She was one of the first people I met after moving to Longboat Key. She taught many of us the game of Canasta. She also taught us the true meaning of friendship through her acts of kindness. I will never forget her ever-smiling face and positivity. She is still smiling down on us! I miss her every day. With deep condolences to all of her family, Janice Reiser”