Catherine A. Celli, 61 of Tinton Falls, died at her home on Wednesday, May 1 ^st , surrounded by the love of her family.

She was born and raised in Carteret, NJ and was a graduate of Carteret High School. She was a graduate of Monmouth University with her undergraduate degree, along with her MBA. Cathy was a professional businesswoman, owning and operating Prestige Real Estate Brokers, Inc.

Cathy was a former runway model and an NCAA athlete. She was a member of the Deal Golf and Country Club and the Trump National Golf Club, where she spent many days playing golf with her friends and her husband Mike Celli. She had a love of animals, gardening, flowers and life. She and her husband Mike were avid travelers. Cathy was a gourmet cook.

She was pre-deceased by her parents, Audrey and Joseph Kaschak and her father-in-law, Michael G. Celli, Sr.

Surviving Cathy is her husband Judge Michael G. Celli, Jr.; her brother and sister-in-law, Michael and Carolyn Kaschak; her mother-in-law, Dr. Mary Jane Celli; as well as several nephews and many relatives.

Visitation Monday May 6 ^th , 4 to 8 pm at the Woolley-Boglioli Funeral Home, 10 Morrell Street, Long Branch. Mass of Christian burial, Tuesday, May 7 ^th , 10 am at Holy Trinity RC Church, Long Branch. Interment will follow at Mt. Carmel Cemetery, West Long Branch.

To share a favorite story or send a message of condolence, please visit Cathy's page of tributes at www.woolleyboglioli.com .