Catherine H. Kayola

March 17, 2022

Catherine Kayola, age 71, (nee: Cunningham), a long time resident of River Edge, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 17th surrounded by her loving family. Daughter of the late James and Helen Cunningham, Catherine was raised in Queens, NY. Her love of New York City brought her to her first job and her loving husband of 45 years, John Kayola. Devoted mother to Christine Curtin of Ramsey, NJ and Thomas Kayola and his wife Lauren of Lynnfield, MA. Loving Nana to her five grandchildren, Julia and Lillian Curtin, Emily, John, and Meghan Kayola. Dear sister of the late James Cunningham and Patricia Dalton. She was a loving sister-in-law, aunt and cousin to many. Catherine brought love and joy to her family and will be deeply missed by all she encountered. Her passion for Vermont, travel, Christmas and reading created unforgettable family vacations, magical Christmas outings, a special family home at Bromley and uncountable family memories to cherish. Catherine took great pride in her work as a librarian at the Charles E. Reid Branch Paramus Public Library and earned her graduate degree in Library Science from Rutgers University.