Masako Cautillo

Masako Cautillo obituary

Masako Cautillo

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Masako Cautillo Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Gerity & Chubenko Funeral Home - Woodbridge on Oct. 9, 2025.

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Masako Cautillo, 86, formerly of Toms River, passed away on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at Mira Vie Assisted Living in Bridgewater.

Born in Okinawa, Japan, Masako traveled the world with her late husband while he served in the United States Air Force for 25 years, ultimately settling and retiring in Toms River. She carelessly spent her life caring for her family, leading a simple life. Masako was an avid gardener, enjoyed cooking and taking many a trip to Atlantic City along with playing Bingo.

Masako was predeceased by her parents, Kentaro and Kiyo; husband, Alfonso Cautillo, Jr. and her son, Anthony Cautillo. Surviving are her three daughters, Anna Marie Racz with her husband Frank, Gloria Syko with her husband Joe and Katharine Keen with her husband Robert along with seven grandchildren and three great granddaughters.

A memorial service will take place on Wednesday, October 15, 2025 from 10am to 12pm at GERITY & CHUBENKO FUNERAL HOME, 411 Amboy Avenue, Woodbridge followed by interment of cremated remains at Rosehill Cemetery in Linden.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Masako may be made to Compassionate Care Hospice, Bedminster, NJ.

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Upcoming Events

Oct

15

Memorial service

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

GERITY & CHUBENKO FUNERAL HOME

411 Amboy Avenue, Woodbridge, NJ 07095

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