Linda Visinsky Obituary

Visinsky
Linda Visinsky
May 19, 1945
March 18, 2025

Linda Visinsky, born on May 19, 1945, in New Orleans, Louisiana, passed away on March 18, 2025, in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Linda was the middle of three daughters born to Dottie and Louis Gerace. Her family moved to Houston, Texas, when she was seven years old. Outgoing and energetic, she participated in gymnastics, dance, and student government. It was at a dance class that she first met Walter, who would later become her husband. They reconnected in high school and began dating. After graduating from St. Pius X High School, Linda pursued a nursing degree at Sacred Heart Dominican College while Walter attended the Air Force Academy. They married in 1967 after completing their studies.
Embracing military life, Linda used her organizational skills to manage frequent moves across the United States and to Belgium. She poured her creativity into home projects, elaborate Halloween costumes, and birthday cakes. Linda worked as an OB/GYN nurse until the birth of her daughter Jessica, after which she dedicated herself to volunteering with the Red Cross, the Officer's Wives Club, and her daughters' schools.
The family settled in Colorado Springs in 1979 and became members of Holy Apostles Parish. After a brief assignment in Boston, they returned in 1991, where Linda became the church's office manager, a role she held for 14 years until her retirement in 2006.
Linda had a passion for travel and ensured her daughters experienced adventures across the U.S. and abroad. Even after Walter's passing in 2007, she continued exploring the world with Monica and Jessica, visiting destinations including England, France, Italy, and Portugal.
A talented artist and storyteller, Linda spent her retirement painting, reading, and studying Italian. She cherished time with family and friends and was known for her generosity and kindness.
Linda is survived by her beloved daughters, Monica and Jessica; her cherished sisters, Darleen (Bill) and Angela (Raymond); brothers-in-law John Visinsky, Bill Visinsky, Bill Bracken, and Kevin Chessher; sisters-in-law Daydee Visinsky, Janice Visinsky, Susan Bracken, and Jean Chessher; as well as many nieces, nephews, extended family members, and dear friends. She is reunited in Heaven with her loving husband Walter and her parents.
Services will be held on Friday, April 4, 2025, at Holy Apostles Catholic Church, 4925 N. Carefree Circle. A rosary will begin at 10:15 a.m., followed by a funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m., with lunch at the church afterward. Burial will take place at the Air Force Academy Cemetery at 2:00 p.m.
Linda wished for a celebration of life—please wear bright colors instead of black. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the United Service Organizations (USO), the Wounded Warrior Project, The Special Olympics, Habitat for Humanity, St. Pius X High School in Houston, Texas, or the Dominican Sisters.