WILMINGTON — Linda Anne Altobellis, 78, of Wilmington NC passed away peacefully at Lower Cape Fear Lifecare on Saturday, December 13, 2025. Linda was much loved by her family and many friends. She never met a stranger and was the life of every party.
Linda is survived by her sister-in-law Lucy Altobellis and great-nephew Miles Altobellis, both of Charlotte NC. She was preceded in death by her parents Joe and Anne Altobellis, brother Tommy Altobellis and nephew Joe Altobellis.
Linda was fun loving, gregarious, vivacious, loyal and very caring. Her presence made every day better and more fun. Miles Altobellis was the light and love of her life from the moment he was born. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, UNCW basketball, playing with her dog Duke, and helping her boss Ken Braswell. She was a faithful caregiver and friend to Laura and Ken Braswell for 11 years.
Linda spent many years employed in the car industry, working for Mike and Sherry Rhyne at Southport Motor Cars and at Rippy Cadillac for her good friend Fred Rippy.
She was a long-time nanny for Fred and Jane Rippy’s children, Louise Rippy Lane and James Rippy who she adored.
A special thanks from Lucy to Linda’s dear friends Margaret Mayo, Emmie Bullard, Paula Sneeden, Jane Rippy, Louise Lane and Ken Braswell for their help and support and for all they meant to Linda.
A Celebration of Linda’s Life has been re-scheduled for 2pm Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Andrews Market Street Chapel, 1617 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28401.
Memorials may be sent to Lower Cape Fear LifeCare Foundation, 1414 Physicians Dr., Wilmington, NC 28401 or online at LifeCare.org.
