The DEA mourns the passing of Mrs. Linda Zadroga on March 3, 2025. She was the mother of the late NYPD Det. James Zadroga, who died from 9/11 cancers and diseases in 2006. Because James’ wife Ronda predeceased him, after James’ death, Linda and her husband Joseph raised their granddaughter Tyler Ann, now 23, in their home in southern New Jersey.

Linda and Joe Zadroga’s fight for their son and his family led the way for the State and federal 9/11 Disability and Death Benefit bills, the World Trade Center Health Program, and the Victim Compensation Fund. They were fierce and steady advocates for all first responders. Along with the DEA and other labor unions, the Zadrogas fought for legislation, including that which was named after their son James, that has now greatly benefitted tens of thousands of first responders, providing health care and compensation for the ailments, often fatal, suffered as a result of serving in the toxic, environmental waste and debris created by the terror attacks of September 11, 2001.

Mrs. Zadroga was hospitalized in January of 2024, when her husband — an Army veteran and the retired Chief of the North Arlington, New Jersey Police force — was killed in a freak incident. He was hit by a car in the parking lot of the hospital where Linda was being treated.

In addition to Tyler Ann, the Zadrogas are survived by James’ brother Joseph F. Zadroga, his wife Lisa, and their daughter Dakota.

Linda will be deeply missed. What she and Joe accomplished on behalf of all those who suffer from 9/11-related illnesses was profound. May she and her family never be forgotten, and may Linda and Joe rest in peace.

Viewing for Linda Zadroga 

March 9, 2025

3:00 p.m. to 7:00 pm.

Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home

596 Belgrove Drive

Kearney, NJ  07032

Funeral for Linda Zadroga

Monday, March 10, 2025

11:00 a.m.

Queen of Peace Roman Catholic Church

10 Franklin Place

North Arlington, NJ  07031

Interment

Holy Cross Cemetery

340 Ridge Road

North Arlington, NJ  07031