Catherine DeOrio

Catherine DeOrio, a beloved mother, grandmother and aunt, passed away on December 4, 2025, following a tragic, debilitating decline from Alzheimer's dementia. She was 84 years old. She was born June 16, 1941 in Detroit, Michigan to Albert and Lucille Kalie. Cathy had a zest for life, always warm and friendly to all. She outlived her older brother, Donald Kalie and her younger brother, Jon Kalie. Cathy was raised in Dearborn, Michigan and was a cheerleader at Edsel Ford High School. She received her Bachelors of Education degree from Eastern Michigan University. She married her high school sweetheart, Joseph DeOrio. They moved to Tinton Falls, NJ in the early 1970's. After 30 years of marriage, they had grown apart and were amicably divorced, but both were still very supportive of their two children. Cathy was a wonderful and loving mother to daughter, Dawn DeOrio Volpacchio and son, Tony and his wife Barbara DeOrio. She was grandmother to Dante Volpacchio, Maya Volpacchio, Alyssa and her husband Bryan DeOrio Blauvelt and Austin DeOrio. She had five nieces and five nephews. Whether it be family or friends, she always gave a big strong hug to all. Well-liked by her students and colleagues as a physical education teacher, Cathy worked for over 25 years in the Little Silver school system. She enjoyed playing golf, was a member of the Oceanport Garden Club and sang in the choir at the Reformed Lutheran Church in Long Branch, NJ. She loved being outdoors, tending to her flower beds and feeding and watching the birds that would visit the feeders in her back yard. A memorial service is being held for Cathy on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at the Reformed Lutheran Church in Long Branch, NJ at 2:30 pm. Address: 992 Broadway, West Long Branch, NJ 07764 In lieu of flowers, the family is asking to make a donation to one of the below rescue organizations in honor of Cathy's favorite breed of dog, who were her constant companions. https://shihtzu.rescueme.org/newjersey https://smallpawsbigheartsrescue.org/adopt-a-shih-tzu-in-philadelphia-pa/ https://peytonsplaceanimalrescue.org/ A light repast will be served following the memorial service.

Catherine DeOrio

June 16, 1941 - December 4, 2025