Kathleen Agresto

Kathleen "Kathy" Agresto - a selfless, loving, and faith-filled mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother - passed away peacefully on June 26, 2026, finally reunited with the love of her life, her husband Joseph Agresto, after nearly ten years apart.

Kathy was born and raised with a spirit that never quit. A 1960 graduate of Bay Ridge High School, she carried her warmth, work ethic, and determination into every chapter of her life. She served as Supervisor of the Eatontown School District Cafeterias, where she planned and coordinated meals and created the weekly lunch menus that nourished countless children. She later spent 30 remarkable years at LD Seeley Company/Modern Group Equipment and Sales, beginning as a receptionist and working her way up to Manager of Parts, Equipment, and Sales - a testament to her drive, talent, and unshakable resolve.

Sixty-six years ago, Kathy and Joe eloped, beginning a love story that would define both of their lives. They were each other's best friends and the loves of each other's lives - there was nothing they would not do together. Now, after nearly ten years since Joe's passing, they are together once again.

Kathy poured that same devotion into her family and her community. She coached her daughter Kathleen's Eatontown Girls Softball team, leading a group of total underdogs -pretty much the Bad News Bears - all the way to a championship title. She never gave up, and she never let her team give up either. That was simply who she was: a dynamo who walked the treadmill every morning, kept herself in shape, and faced life head-on.

She loved traveling the world with her Joe, adored musicals, and always kept music playing throughout the house.

Nearly ten years ago, heartbroken and searching for support after losing Joe, Kathy discovered Stephy's Place. Through the healing she found in both group support and therapy, she slowly began to rebuild her life. In true Kathy fashion, she turned her pain into purpose and dedicated herself to helping others. She faithfully volunteered at Stephy's Place, offering comfort, encouragement, and friendship to countless people navigating their own grief journeys. Her story embodied everything Stephy's Place stands for: hope, healing, connection, and the belief that even after profound loss, life can still hold meaning and purpose - all while never forgetting her beloved Joe. Lovingly known as "The Mayor of Stephy's Place," she will be sorely missed.

A woman of deep faith and generosity, Kathy also volunteered weekly with St. Michael's Church St. Vincent de Paul Society and with Holiday Express, giving freely of her time and her heart to those in need.

Kathy was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Joseph Agresto. She leaves behind a family that adored her: her son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Karen Agresto; her son Joseph Agresto and his partner Stacie Bond; her daughter and son-in-law, Kathleen and Michael Veritas; her cherished grandchildren, Andrew and Oliver Lee; and her two bonus grandchildren, Vincent Veritas and his wife Ashley, and Alicia Gallo and her husband Steven. She is also survived by six bonus great-grandchildren - Emma, Navy, Noah, Victor, Amelia, and Alana - as well as several loving nieces and nephews.

Kathy's life was a living example of love, faith, resilience, and selfless service. She turned grief into giving, hardship into hope, and every relationship into a lifelong bond. Though she will be deeply missed, her spirit lives on in everyone she comforted, encouraged, and loved - and in the family she held so dear.

Rest peacefully, Kathy. You have earned your reunion with Joe.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 30 from 4-8 pm at the Damiano Funeral Home in Long Branch. Funeral Wednesday 9:30 am at the funeral home followed by a 10:30 am Mass of Christian Burial at St. Michael’s Church in West End, Long Branch. Entombment will be at Woodbine Mausoleum in Oceanport. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Stephy's Place, 210 West Front Street, Ste 209, Red Bank NJ 07701 Web: https://stephysplace.org/donate/. The family invites you to leave a letter of condolence by selecting the Tribute/Guestbook link above.

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