Linda was born on June 13, 1951 in Nassau County, New York, to the late Perry Paolantonio, Sr. and Nettie Pititto Paolantonio.  She was a 1970 graduate of Freeport High School, and a dedicated member of the Catholic Diocese of Rockville Center, New York where she enjoyed doing outreach volunteer work. She worked in the family restaurant business for many years and was known for her sense of style and generosity. She loved her family and desired to pass on the family legacy to future generations.  

     Survivors include her husband of 25 years, Donald Ayers; two brothers, Perry Paolantonio, Jr. and wife, Paula of Brattleboro, VT and Danny Paolantonio and wife, Susan of Lynbrook, Long Island, NY; four nephews, Perry Michael Paolantonio, Patrick Paolantonio, Danny Paolantonio, Jr. and Joey Solimano.

     Memorial services will be held on a later date.

  Memorial donations are suggested to the Nassau Firefighters Burn Center Foundation, www.burncenterfoundation.org

     Harrelson Funeral Home is serving the Paolantonio family.

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