Caterina Viola, age 58, passed away on February 28, 2026. Caterina was born on December 16, 1967, in New York to Domenico Mignano and Maria Mignano. She was preceded in death by her husband, Felice Viola, her infant son, Peter Viola, and her father, Domenico Mignano.

Caterina is survived by her son, Charles Viola, her daughter, Felicia Foley, and her son-in-law, Patrick Foley. She is also survived by her mother, Maria Mignano, her sister, Mary La Masa, and her brother, Giuseppe Mignano.

A visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at Boynton Memorial Chapel. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 am on Friday, March 6, 2026, at St. Vincent Ferrer Catholic Church, followed by entombment at Boca Raton Mausoleum.

Caterina was a selfless, compassionate, and loving mother whose greatest joy was her family. Her home was always open, especially on Sundays, when she lovingly prepared her Italian dinners and gathered her children and their loved ones around the table. Those meals were more than food, they were expressions of her devotion, her generosity, and her desire to keep her family close.

She was an extraordinary teacher who touched the lives of countless students. She did more than educate; she encouraged, guided, and believed in every child who walked into her classroom. She saw their potential, nurtured their confidence, and left a lasting imprint not only on their minds, but on their hearts.

Her Catholic faith was the foundation of her life. She loved God with her whole heart and trusted in His plan in every season. She believed deeply in the promise of eternal life, and we take comfort knowing she has now been welcomed home into the arms of our Lord in Heaven.