Linda Dianne Tambor
July 29, 2024
Linda Dianne Tambor, affectionately called Gia, passed away Monday, July 29, 2024 in Gainesville, FL at age 73 years young.
She was born June 6, 1951, in Miami, FL to Rita and Stanley Tambor. Her father was a civil engineer for the City of Miami Beach. Her mother was a stay-at-home mother to Linda and her sister, Pam, and brother, Doug.
She graduated from North Miami High School in 1969, and attended college at University of Florida, where she studied to be a registered nurse. She worked for 16 years at the Alachua County Health Department. After her daughter graduated high school, she went back to UF to earn her master’s degree and work at the VA Medical Center in Gainesville as a nurse practitioner for over 20 years before she retired.
She treasured her daughter and grandchildren and left behind kindness and love with everyone she encountered. Her generous and caring spirit will live on with her many friends and family.
Her interests included family, reading, traveling, hiking, kayaking, yoga, music, theatre and doting after her grandchildren. She had a true gift for listening so that you always felt heard. She could make a lifelong friend in an instant and was loved by all who knew her.
Linda is survived by her daughter, Rita Sunshine Johnson (Pollack), son-in-law Jeremy Wayne Johnson and two grandchildren, Morgan and Howard; her life partner, Elli Pilnik, and his daughter, Lisa Grossman (Pilnik) and spouse Dave and daughter Alice; her sister, Pamela Golden brother-in-law Dale Golden and nieces, Angela and Eva and their children, Asher, Owen and Lana. She is together now with her younger brother, Douglas Tambor, whom she adored.
A small private memorial service will be held to celebrate her life.
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Linda’s smile and heart surrounded us in light and love. She always made time to listen and be there for her loved ones, her patients and others she met, if only briefly. Her love lives on. She has left us too soon. Sending love and heartfelt condolences to her dear family and friends. Warmly, Debi
We are grateful to have known Linda, and for all the times we got to spend time with her. Our deepest condolences to your family.
Linda, you were such a sweet person and good friend. You are missed. May all of us find solace in the gifts you gave us. May we all follow your lead and in so doing, leave the world a better place.
Our sincerest condolences to the family. We are so very sorry for your loss.
I was just think about how much I enjoyed spending a little time recently with Linda when she was out at First Magnitude with friends Nancy & Rozie. It was a lovely evening & I only wish there’d been more of them. She was a beautiful person. My heart is with all who love & miss her.
Linda was so kind, to her patients, her friends… everyone she encountered. I am so sorry she will no longer be a presence in your lives, but I know you have countless treasured memories that will always be with you. ❤️
I met Linda when I first moved here in 1990. She immediately took me under her wing and made feel like this could be a home for me* we connected right away and that connection became stronger as the years passed by us. Linda is one of a kind. She had such a big heart. Her compassion love and kindness always shines through to everyone she met. I appreciate all the time I was blessed to spend with her . I will always cherish our time together especially those memorable trips to Sanibel island. All the precious times we spent together I will always hold dear to my heart. She will always be close to my heart and cherished always.. I will always remember you calling me bubula when I needed your comfort the most .
You were the most amazing momelah. I am heartbroken and miss you so much. I can still feel the gentle touch of your hand on mine as you reminded me of how much you loved me, see your kind smile as you would enjoy your grandchildren, hear your muffled laugh as we would try to hide from giggling at the most in appropriate times. I only hope to carry on your sense of adventure, gentle and compassionate spirit, love of the outdoors, thirst for knowledge, sense of humor, and ability to love without limits.
Forever your bubala
Sunshine, Jer and family, We are so sad by this large loss for you and your family. Linda was a wonderful mom, Gia and human with a heart of gold! Still in shock and disbelief along with you! We are here for whatever you need!
Lots of love and hugs!
Nancy & Sarah
Linda was magical. She effortlessly radiated such wonderful and genuine kindness that you instantly felt better just by talking with her. She loved adventure, nature, her family, her friends, and Eddy. I loved her and am honored to have been her friend. Linda, I'm going to keep looking for your magic. Love you! Tracy
No words can help you ease the pain that you are feeling now. We both have endured this and we feel very deeply for you right now. Hold the people you love close. We are here for you, and sending you our love and prayers.
Linda was and is a beautiful soul who was gentle, generous, loved to laugh and share. Getting to know her was a pleasure. Even knowing Linda for a few years I will miss her a lot! My heart goes out to all her loved ones for your huge loss and I hope you will continue to be touched tenderly and feel
Linda’s love.
Linda was my neighbor. I always enjoyed seeing her as she was walking Eddy. She loved my dogs and was always extra kind. I’m heartbroken and will miss her very much.
Linda and I have been best friends for close to 40 years. She was Auntie Linda to my children. She was an awesome listener, always kind, compassionate, and loving. I will miss her so very much. We had more travels, laughter, and adventures ahead to share.
A kind and lovely soul. We are thankful to have had my sister introduce her to us and for Linda’s visits. It was a blessing to know her.
Sunny I am so sorry to hear about Linda. We were lifelong friends (71 years) and experienced a lot of life together, along with Doug and Pam. I was just sitting on my porch looking at the house they grew up in and was reminiscing about many many memories. I was just telling a friend how lucky I was to have such a longtime friend.
Sending my love.
Nina
Linda was a beautiful person and to know her was to love her. Reading all the messages shows a common denominator of her lighting up a room, having a beautiful smile, being kind & compassionate and being an altruistic person. Linda was one of a kind! We are so sad along with you Sunni and all of your family, but please know we are here for you anytime, anyplace . We send our love and condolences to you all.
Love always, Tracey, Daren, Jessi & Jolee
Linda left behind kindness and love for everyone she encountered, and her generous and caring spirit will live on in the hearts of all who were lucky enough to receive those qualities that she lived every day. She was a true mensch and one of the kindest people I have ever known. What a tremendous loss for all of us who loved her. My deepest sympathy and condolences to her beloved family and friends. Rest in peace, dear Linda, and soar on!
Bernadette and I are so sorry for your loss. We are keeping the whole family in our thoughts. We were privileged to meet Linda this year and she was lovely. Reading these condolences you can see how loved she was and how much she loved others.