Linda Catherine Hoski

Linda Catherine Hoski, 69, of Wayne, NJ, passed away on Christmas night, surrounded by the love and comfort of her companion, brother, and sister.

Born in Jersey City to Joseph P. Hoski and Theresa C. Hoski (Wroblewski), Linda moved with her family to Middlesex, NJ, in 1962. Her parents established Hoski Florist and Gift Shop in Middlesex, where Linda began working at a young age. A graduate of Middlesex High School, Linda remained devoted to the family business and pursued her lifelong passion as a florist.

Linda had a remarkable talent for music trivia, winning numerous radio contests in her youth. She often used her winnings to buy 45s and albums, ensuring the house was always filled with new music, much to the delight of her brother and sister. Her love of music was a guiding force in her life and influenced her many pursuits.

An adventurous spirit, Linda enjoyed skiing, hiking, and visiting the family home in the Poconos. She was a lifelong enthusiast of live music and concerts. Linda is survived by her loving companion of 13 years, Jeff Windwer. Together, they attended and worked at countless rock ‘n’ roll shows, dedicating themselves to the music community by supporting both large venues and charitable events. Beyond their love for music, Linda and Jeff found joy in hiking and searching for Native American artifacts and arrowheads.

Linda’s warmth, generosity, and radiant smile left a lasting impression on everyone she met. Whether interacting with customers at the flower shop or friends at a music venue, she made every encounter meaningful.

Linda is survived by her loving companion, Jeff Windwer of Wayne; her sister, Renee Hoski of Readington, NJ; and her brother, Marty Hoski, and his wife Laurie of Dunellen, NJ. She will be dearly missed by her nephews, Dean (wife Alyssa and son Logan), Drew (wife Jamie and their twins Catherine and Rory), and Dylan Hoski. Linda is also mourned by her cherished cat, Blackie, and countless friends who feel the loss of her presence deeply.

Linda’s light will continue to shine in the lives of those she touched. She will be forever remembered for her kindness, passion, and the joy she brought to the world.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Linda’s memory may be made to ROCKNRECOVERY Karl Cochran, a longtime friend and an initiative close to the heart of Linda. Her nephews Drew and Dylan were mentored by Karl in rock guitar and music theory. Her brother, Marty, sat in on occasion with Karl’s local band, Far Cry, as a guest keyboardist.