Lynda Faith Brinn

The luminous Lynda Faith Brinn left behind a loving circle of family and friends when she passed away on the eve of the summer solstice in the beautiful home she created in Healdsburg, California. The matriarch of the extended Rochman-Brinn family, Lynda was a loving spirit and a model of generosity and self-determination.

Lynda and her brother, Alan, were raised in the San Fernando Valley by her parents Lillian and Harvey, who had left their home in Chicago along with Lil's parents, Ruby and Annie, and Lil's brother, Mort, for the California dream.

In the 1960s, Lynda's high school principal once told her she needed to stay in class and stop acting like Tuesday Weld. Lynda smiled, seized her power, and forged her own path. She ultimately rose in the ranks at the Santa Rosa offices of a multinational company - New Zealand Milk Products - from a temp job to become vice president with responsibility for Human Resources. Lynda's close friendships with a beloved group of female friends and her mentoring of younger women meant that no one needed to tell Lynda sisterhood is powerful; she lived it.

Lynda's marriage to Howard Teich led to the birth of her beloved daughter, Sara. Her joy deepened and grew when Sara gave birth to Dylan and she became the grandma known as RaRa.

In 2008, Stephen Caravello entered Lynda's life and their loving relationship continued until Stephen's death in December 2022. Lynda and Sara were embraced by Stephen's extended family including his daughters, Niki, Lily, and Cassie, and their children.

Lynda's legacy of strength, empowerment, love, and kindness will live on in her family, and the many lives she touched.

Donations can be made to the Sonoma County Jewish Film Festival-Jewish Community Center.

Published in Healdsburg Tribune · July 12, 2023