Mary Ann Ciallella Cavallaro passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at JFK Medical Center in Edison. She was 69 years old.

Born on February 17, 1954 to the late Elizabeth and Gaton Ciallella, Sr. in Perth Amboy was a lifelong resident of Woodbridge Township.

Mrs. Cavallaro received her bachelor's degree from Kean College, now Kean University, in Union. She was employed for many years as a special education teacher with the Woodbridge Township School District for many years prior to her retirement.

She was a communicant of Saint Andrew Catholic Church in Avenel; and was Class President of Woodbridge High School, Class of 1972; and chaired the Woodbridge High School, Class of 1972 50 ^th Reunion in 2022.

Surviving are her husband of 23 years, Alfred M. Cavallaro, Jr.; sister, Elizabeth "Vicky" Travis of Wesley Chapel, FL; brother, Gaton Ciallella, Jr. and his wife Donna Ciallella of Stamford, NY; her sister-in-law Marie Cavallaro of Toms River; and many loving cousins and extended family members.

Funeral services will take place on Monday, May 22, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. from Costello-Greiner Funeral Home, 44 Green Street, Woodbridge. A Mass of Resurrection will follow at 9:30 a.m. at Saint Andrew Catholic Church, Avenel. Interment will be in Saint James Cemetery, Woodbridge. Visitation for family and friends will be on Sunday from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at the funeral home.