Linda Ann Keiderling Cozze

Linda Ann Keiderling Cozze, born on April 20, 1944, in Trenton, New Jersey, passed away peacefully at home on February 5, 2026, in Flemington, New Jersey after a 17+ year struggle with frontotemporal dementia. Throughout her life, Linda's warmth and zest for life were evident in her deep love for both her family and her various passions, leaving a lasting impact on those who were fortunate enough to know her.

A 1962 alumna of Hunterdon Central High School, Linda participated in Choir, Chorus, Modern Dance and The Red Devil Band, playing saxophone. Her love for music resonated throughout her life; especially rock-n-roll, sharing memorable experiences with her sister, Lisa Keiderling, to see The Beatles at Shea Stadium in 1964, Led Zeppelin at Madison Square Garden in 1970, and many other concerts & shows over the years.

After graduating from Nancy Taylor Secretarial School in Manhattan, Linda pursued a successful career as an Administrative Assistant, contributing her skills to several local companies, including Standard Pressed Steel, Tenneco Plastics, Hunterdon Occupational Training Center, Hunterdon Central High School, and ultimately retiring from J&J Pharmaceutical Research Institute. Her dedication to her work was matched only by her commitment to her community and social causes.

Linda married Ron Cozze on 27 June 1964 by The Reverend E.C Dunbar at Flemington Baptist Church.  Together, they laughed, lived and loved for just over 59 years until Ron's passing on 11 July 2023.

Travel held special meaning for Linda, family and friends, marked by cherished memories of a trip to Italy and France in 1980, as well as cross-country journeys in an RV to visit friends and relatives across the country.  Linda and Ron enjoyed vacations and warm winters at their Cypress Cove home in Kissimmee, Florida.

Proudly, Linda became an active advocate for women's rights, having marched on Washington DC several times. She was a dedicated member of the Hunterdon Chapter of the National Organization for Women, and was awarded 1987 Feminist of The Year.  She also served on the Flemington Borough Council, demonstrating her unwavering commitment to making a difference in her community.

Linda's loving family includes her devoted sister, Lisa G. Keiderling, and brother, Jan Keiderling, both of Flemington, New Jersey. She is also survived by her sister-in-law, Katherine Joyce (Cozze) VanNatta, and brother-in-law, James E. VanNatta, as well as cousins, nieces and nephews.  Linda joins her beloved parents, the late Chester Wilhelm Keiderling in 1988 and Ann Elinor (Jordan) Keiderling in 1958, as well as her cherished husband, Ronald E. Cozze, in 2023.  She will also joyfully reunite with numerous adopted and rescued cats and dogs who she loved and nurtured throughout her life. 

Special thanks to Linda's dedicated live-in aide, Rose, who was selflessly devoted to Linda for two years, tirelessly sharing her skills, grace, love and compassion.  Rose was known to the family for decades as a good friend, neighbor, and eventually became the third sister.

Linda Ann Cozze's legacy will live on through the lives she touched, her passionate advocacy, and the laughter shared during unforgettable moments with loved ones. While she has left this earthly realm, her spirit will continue to inspire those she leaves behind.

Funeral services in Holcombe-Fisher Funeral Home and interment in Prospect Hill Cemetery are being planned for a later date in the Spring of 2026. Please check this webpage for further information.

Memorial contributions may be made to Tabby's Place, 1100 US Highway 202, Ringoes, NJ  08551, www.tabbysplace.org.  Or to any animal rights/welfare organizations; also to advocates for human rights, women's rights and social justice to honor Linda's vision of the future.

Arrangements are under the direction of Holcombe-Fisher Funeral Home, 147 Main St, Flemington NJ 08822. For further information or to leave an online condolence, please visit www.holcombefisher.com.