Linda Marie Polkowski

January 16, 1946 - March 4, 2019

Linda M. Polkowski, 73, passed away March 4, 2019 surrounded by her family. She was born January 16, 1946 in Newark, New Jersey. After about with Scarlet Fever at an early age, Linda became determined to be a caretaker. She graduated from Belleville High School in 1964 proceeded to obtain her nursing certification from Mountainside Nursing School in 1967. Over the next 40 years her nursing career included a variety of positions including E.R. Nurse, Hospice Care and Nurse Case Manager. In 2018, she fulfilled a lifelong dream of publishing a book and becoming an author. “Hearts Connected” was well received within her groups and she was proud to announce it won her an award! Linda’s family and friends were her heart and she cherished being with the people she loved. By nature, she was optimistic and full of empathy. She was known to be quick with a laugh or willing to lend her ear and offer advice. She was able to lift people’s spirits with assurance that troubles would pass and everything would be alright. Linda will be remembered for the kindness in her heart, which she expressed with a smile on her face. Linda is survived by her loving children Nicole Polkowski and Jon Polkowski with his wife An, her sister Jill Kienzlen with her husband Richard, 3 brothers Stephen N. Vogel with his wife Patricia, Kenneth C. Vogel with his wife Margaret, John R. Vogel with his wife Laura, 2 grandchildren Alexander and Jason. Linda was predeceased by her husband Alvin Polkowski who passed away in 2011 and her parents Stephen and Emma Marie Vogel. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the family.