Kathleen "Kathy" Runfolo

Kathleen (Wright) Runfolo

November 8, 1946 - April 27, 2025

Kathleen (Kathy) Runfolo, loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2025.

She was the beloved wife of John Runfolo; devoted mother to Jennifer, Kimberly Rowe, James (Jennifer), and Vincent; and proud grandmother to Zachary, Alexandra, and Eric. She is also survived by her siblings Marie Wright, Joann (Alan) Leyner, Vincent (Kathleen) Wright, and Michael Wright and a multitude of nieces, nephews and extended family.

Kathy was predeceased by her cherished son John Anthony Runfolo, her dear parents, Georgiana Hausleiter and Vincent Wright, and adored son-in-law David Rowe.

Kathy had a distinguished career as an executive secretary at Allis-Chalmers and later as a department manager at Walmart.

Family was the center of Kathy's life. She loved attending her children's and grandchildren's musical and dance performances and cherished every family gathering. Her passion for decorating her home and garden - especially with her beloved collection of gnomes - brought joy and laughter to all who knew her.

Family and friends are invited to attend her visitation Thursday, May 1, 2025 from 4:00 - 8:00pm at the Marinella Funeral Home 102 N Third St. Hammonton, NJ.

A celebration of life service will be held at 8:00pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Kathy's memory to: FACES 4 Autism 2900 Fire Road, Suite 101B Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234 or visit FACES 4 Autism