Katherine Ann Santoro (nee Parzyck) of Park Ridge, NJ, passed away November 19th 2024. She was 86 years old. She was born on September 24, 1938 in Yonkers, NY. Katherine is survived by her beloved husband Ralph Santoro. Loving mother to Michael, Joseph and his wife Jill, Maryanne and her husband Kaz, and Christine and her husband Joe. Caring grandmother to Kelvin and Emma. Sister to Robert and her sister-in-law Pat. Katherine is survived by many nieces and nephews. Katherine was predeceased by her son Ralph Santoro, Jr., her brother Andrew, and her parents Edward and Mary Parzyck.She was the Past President of the Westwood Elk's Women's Auxiliary and a member of the Park Ridge Golden Age Club. Katherine’s family would like to thank all of their friends and family for their condolences during this difficult time. A remembrance in honor of Katherine will be held at a later date. Funeral arrangements were entrusted into the care of Becker Funeral Home, Westwood.