Linda Jane Fotieo fought a very long battle with Multiple Myeloma.  She was a force of nature who exuded unfathomable positivity and an embrace of all that is good in life.  She left behind an example of how life is not defined by what happens to us, but how we choose to react to what happens to us.  Her personal mantra was "build from here,", refusing to quit or give one day away without a fight.  And she did so with joy and grace. 

Click Image to view Youtube Video of the Service with Metropolitan NicholasMetropolitan Nicholas from Detroit presided at Linda's funeral service in Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church of Grand Rapids. It was a moving service with the Metropolitan, priests and many chanters. A Eulogy was delivered by Metropolitan Nicholas along with one by Father Jim. May Linda's memory be eternal. Click Image to View Youtube video of the Makaria and Restlawn slideshowThe Makaria for Linda at Holy Trinity, Grand Rapids, was video recorded and captures memories shared by her loving daughter Marisa, two lady friends and extended recollections by her loving husband Themis. Following the Makaria, family and friends gathered at Restlawn cemetery for a graveside service. In this enclave of the cemetery, other members of the Fotieo and Koukios families and GR community are laid to rest. This video shares those photographic memories, too.