Linda Brucato, 78, of Cold Spring, died April 3 at her home.

She was born in New York City on Oct. 19, 1945, the daughter of Ludwig and Anne (Frank) Heilbronn. Linda was a high school teacher in New York City until her retirement.  

She is survived by her daughter, Ava Alltmont (Michael); her grandchildren, Tatum and Genevieve; her brother, Harvey Heilbronn (Sandy); and her niece, Kara Pullman (Michael), and nephew, Lorne Heilbronn (Lindsay). Her husband, Richard Brucato, died in 2003.

A graveside service was held April 7 at Cold Spring Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to The Nature Conservancy (preserve.nature.org). 

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2 replies on “Linda Brucato (1945-2024)”

  1. Linda (Heilbronn) Brucato was my teacher at George Washington High School in Washington Heights, Manhattan. I remember she was Miss Subway and was very pretty, as her name means pretty in Spanish. My condolences to her relatives, and I my respects.

  2. Linda Heilbronn was one of my teachers at George Washington High School in Washington Heights. I attended GW from 1968 to 1972 and remember her not only as an excellent teacher but also as the winner of the Miss Subway Title at the time. I remember she possessed a very exotic beauty and personality. I learned of her recent passing by another student’s post on Facebook, were other students were following her.

    Teachers throughout history touch many lives, and we feel sad for her passing. May Linda rest in peace, and my sincere condolences to her family. She will always be in my memory, and I am sure in the memory of many others for her contribution, positively influencing our lives.

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