Linda Gayle Maestri was born July 21, 1941 in Brentwood, CA to Thomas and Helen Hutchinson. She passed away August 4, 2013, surrounded by her family. Linda had five children, Charles (Darlene) Coachman, Ruth (James) Eddy, James Coachman, Nancy (Ray) Holt, and Jon (Kandi) Maestri. Linda had ten grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. Linda had three siblings: Nancy (Alvin) Rudkin, Tom (Geraine) Hutchinson and Elizabeth (Robert) Clark. She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Elizabeth, and her son-in-law James Eddy. Linda was a life long resident of the Bay Area, and for the last eight years had resided in Antioch. She attended school in West Pittsburg and was part of the first full graduating class of Pacifica High School. Linda lived a full life, enjoying her family, her many friends and traveling. Linda began her career in banking at Bank of America in Pittsburg, CA, where she started out as teller and worked her way up to traveling manager. Linda left BofA to sell real estate in the early 1980's. After that, she got involved in the mortgage industry where she achieved the position of VP. Linda finished her working career at the IBM Credit Union in San Jose as a leader in their mortgage department. Linda had many joys in life, but none greater than her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Linda was known as Nani to all of them and had sung to each one of them a song she called, "Who Loves Their Nani-Ani". During her recent hospital stay some of her adult grandchildren sang the song back to her. Her many nephews and nieces also brought her life much happiness. Linda had a witty and wonderful sense of humor. She was blessed with a fun loving attitude and a gregarious personality. Linda was friendly to everyone and she was loved by all who knew her best. Linda was a loving Mother, Nani, sister, aunt and friend!
A private funeral service was held on Wednesday. There will be a memorial service on Friday, August 9, 2013, at 2:00pm, at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel, at 2295 Railroad Ave, Pittsburg, CA.