Linda Ann Riemer
September 22, 1942 ~ May 23, 2023
When you think of love, laughter, family and immeasurable strength think of Linda Ann Riemer. She was born in Newburgh, NY on September 22, 1942 to James and Mildred Connelly. She graduated from NFA and was always proud to be from Newburgh. Linda passed away at St. Luke's Hospital on May 23, 2023. She came full circle, born in her beloved city and passed there as well.She lived a full life and wore many hats, but her favorite roll was as mother, nanny to her grandchildren, and as nanny Lizzy to her great grand babies. Family meant everything to her. She is survived by her four children: Walter James Dembeck and his wife Charlene, Michael Dembeck and his wife Darci, Timothy Dembeck and his wife Dawn, and her baby girl Brenda Jean Cathrall. She is also survived by her grandchildren Derek, Walter Jr., Ryan, Timothy Jr., and Jake and her great-grandchildren Logan, Michael Ronan, Hayden, and Logan. She will be dearly missed by her niece Bonnie Dembeck Ross as well as many other nieces and nephews. Her little dog Brady was her newest pride and joy and he will miss sitting with her in her chair.Linda worked for many years at Yellow Freight, as a dispatcher, in Maybrook, NY. She then went on to fulfill her dream of opening her own bar/restaurant Jim Brady's in Montgomery, NY. Linda created many wonderful memories for family and friends at her beloved Jim Brady's. She was always welcoming and the life of the party. After 25 years of owning the bar/restaurant she went on to retire. She spent time traveling, enjoying Sunday dinners with her family and friends, and creating many memories with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She loved the beach, especially Long Beach Island. She will be missed for her potato salad and her famous meatballs.Linda was predeceased by her husband Walter Riemer, her parents James and Mildred Connelly, her brother Tom and his wife Lucille Connelly, her Aunt Margaret, and her best friend Judy Brady.A wake for Linda will be held at Brooks Funeral Home 481 Gidney Ave Newburgh, NY, on Tuesday May 30, 2023 from 4-7pm. Services will be held at Brooks Funeral Home on Wednesday May 31, 2023 at 11:00 am, burial to follow at Cedar Hill Cemetery, 5468 Route 9W North, Newburgh.