Linda Cristiano Bucci (1946–2024)

Linda Cristiano Bucci, 77, of Fox Chapel, PA died peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on Friday, January 19, 2024.

Linda was born in Pittsburgh in 1946 to Mary (Scaringi) Cristiano and Carl Cristiano. She grew up with her two older sisters Carol Henry and Deanna Adams, along with a large and loving extended family.  Linda attended Ursuline Academy and then began her career in public relations. Linda went on to own and operate Linda Bucci Boutique in Shadyside for 15 years. Linda was passionate about her work in the community, particularly with the Humane Animal Rescue and Pittsburgh AIDS Task Force. Linda began with PATF in 1990 as a case manager and ultimately served on the PATF board. Linda was also a great supporter of the arts including the Pittsburgh Symphony, the Pittsburgh Public Theatre, and the CLO.

Linda is survived by her husband of 51 years Tony Bucci, her children Kriston Bucci and Cari Bucci-Hulings, and her grandchildren Anna and Joseph.

Linda will be remembered by her incredible fashion sense, her bottomless love, and her candid sense of humor.

Friends will be received at the BURKET-TRUBY FUNERAL HOME CREMATION AND ALTERNATIVE SERVICES, INC. 421 Allegheny Ave, Oakmont, PA 15139 on Monday, January 22, 2024, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday morning January 23rd at 10 a.m. in the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to: Allies for Health and Wellbeing (formerly Pittsburgh AIDS Task Force) https://www.alliespgh.org/resources/donate ; Humane Animal Rescue https://humaneanimalrescue.org/donate/; Pittsburgh Symphony https://give.pittsburghsymphony.org/give-today