Linda Sinowitz

Virginia Beach – Linda Louise Lillian Linde Sinowitz, 75, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with kidney disease and several other conditions.

Born on December 12, 1950, in New York, Linda was the beloved daughter of William Linde and Lillian Veidt. She carried with her throughout life the warmth, resilience, and deep love of family that would become the center of everything she did.

After graduating high school, Linda earned her undergraduate degree from Molloy College before continuing her education at Adelphi University, where she received her master’s degree. She devoted more than 30 years of her life to serving others as a social worker, beginning her career in a long-term care facility in New York. It was there that she met the love of her life, Allen Sinowitz, who worked at the same facility as a dietitian and administrator. Together they built a loving marriage that spanned 42 years, full of partnership, laughter, traditions, and unwavering devotion.

In 2006, the family relocated to Virginia for Allen’s career. No matter where life took her, Linda created a home filled with comfort, warmth, and unforgettable meals. Her family will forever remember the love she poured into every dish she made, from her matzo ball soup to lasagna, chicken cutlets, and countless other meals that nourished both body and soul. Her kitchen was less a room and more a sacred little kingdom of aromas, simmering pots, unsolicited second helpings, and absolute refusal to let anyone leave hungry.

Linda embraced life with enthusiasm and authenticity. She faithfully observed every Jewish holiday and treasured the traditions and history of Judaism. And in her spare time, she loved volunteering, serving as the Sisterhood president at Temple Emmanuel in Long Beach, N. Y. and Congregation Beth Chaverim in Virginia Beach, Va. She was also the director of the religious school at Beth Chaverim, where she loved working with children. She also loved jazz music, summer sunshine, water aerobics, sunbathing, and curling up with a good book, especially horror novels, romance stories, nonfiction, historical works on Judaism, and books by Stephen King and Jodi Picoult. She adored horror and witch or vampire films, especially The Shining, Queen of the Damned, and the classic Bell, Book and Candle. She also enjoyed cooking competition shows, though she maintained a spirited and very firm dislike of Bobby Flay, a stance that amused everyone who knew her.

Even though she really disliked the end of summer, Halloween was one of Linda’s favorite times of year. She delighted in dressing up and creating matching costumes with Allen, embracing the fun and joy of the season with the same wholehearted spirit she brought to everything she loved.

Above all else, Linda cherished her family. She created a life filled with memories, traditions, laughter, and deep affection. Her presence brought comfort and steadiness to those around her, and the love she gave so freely will continue to live on in the hearts of all who knew her.

Linda is survived by her devoted husband, Allen Sinowitz; her daughter, Whitney; her son, Scott; and her daughter-in-law, Anne, as well as her beloved animals, Bailey Rae, Gillian Pyewacket, and Oliver.

Services were private. Arrangements were entrusted to Altmeyer Funeral Home Southside Chapel.