Kathryn Elaine Cavallo, 72 of Big Torch Key, FL died peacefully in her sleep on  May 1st in Colts Neck, NJ surrounded by her loving family and husband. Born in Trenton, NJ on September 26, 1953, daughter of the late Lisbeth Cavallo and Phillip Cavallo.

She is survived by her husband, Lee Bandrow, her sisters Linda (with Mike) Stolarz of Colts Neck, NJ, Stefanie Cavallo of Falmouth, MA and brother Phillip (with Sandra) Cavallo of Falmouth, MA and her beloved nieces and nephews Nathalie Cavallo, Sophia Egan, Liliana Egan, Michael Stolarz (with Merve), Alex Stolarz (with Morgan), Gianni Cavallo and Benjamin Egan and her grandnephews Mavi Stolarz, Ayaz Stolarz and Aksel Stolarz.

Kathy pursued her education and career as well as her life with a vigor second to none.  She held a Bachelor’s Degree from The College of New Jersey, a Master’s Degree from Rider University and a Doctorate Degree from Immaculata University and held the executive position as the Chief Human Resources Officer at Philadelphia University for 16 years.

She always chose the path less traveled- living in Italy speaking fluent Italian and German, riding motorcycles and driving convertible cars.  She was a black-belt in Judo, a master of knitting and crocheting creating pieces of art for her nieces, nephews and grand nephews. In the last years of her life she pursued her pilot’s license performing her final solo flight with 3 takeoffs and landings.

Everything she did was done with intention, diligence and perfection.  Above all her accomplishments, she exuded an undeniable brilliance and  charm.  She approached life with the greatest of vigor and humor, making everyone around her laugh.  Her energy and humor were contagious and kept everyone begging for more.

Kathy lived her life with incredible kindness, compassion and generosity for all animals and humans. She would frequently be found caring for her cats, watching the birds and petting the deer in the keys.

She will be greatly missed by all who came in contact with this beautiful, kind, loving, compassionate, generous soul.

A memorial gathering will be held on Sunday, May 3 from 12pm – 1pm at Holmdel Funeral Home, 26 South Holmdel Road, Holmdel. A funeral home service will be offered at 1pm.

In lieu of traditional remembrances, Kathryn’s family asks with gratitude that donations in her memory be made to Vitality Hospice (www.vitalityhospice.com)

For messages of condolences, or to share a favorite memory of Kathryn, please visit her page of tribute at www.HolmdelFuneralHome.com