Donna Marie (Tricaso) Linley

Donna Marie (Tricaso) Linley, 58, of Shelton, CT died peacefully on Saturday, January 4, 2025 at Griffin Hospital with her loving family by her side. She was the beloved wife of James Douglas Linley. Donna was born in New Haven, CT on January 31, 1966, a daughter of the late Frank Paul and Frances (Kipphut) Tricaso, and had resided in New Haven for most of her life before moving to Shelton in 2013. She was a transportation coordinator for Nelson Ambulance Co. for the past twenty four years.

Donna had an infectious laugh and loved spending time with her family and friends. She loved the outdoors and motorcycle rides with her husband Jim.

In addition to her husband, Donna is survived by two daughters, Jennifer Ann Lampo and Jessica Ann Lampo (Daniel Meléndez) and two grandchildren, Isaac M. Santiago and Mariah M. Meléndez of New Haven, and her niece Elisia Bontatibus (John) and great nephew Justin Rosario of Wallingford. She was predeceased by her sister Kathleen Mary Dudeck, her brother Paul Tricaso, and nephews Michael Tricaso and Peter Dudeck. 

Donna's family will receive relatives and friends on Saturday, January 11th from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Washington Memorial Funeral Home, 4 Washington Ave., North Haven. A funeral service will take place at the funeral home at 6:00 p.m. Burial will be at All Saints Cemetery, North Haven at a later date. washingtonmemorialfh.com

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