Craig M. Cole, 79, of Holland Township, NJ, passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, NJ.

Born March 18, 1946 in Manchester, England, Craig was eight years old when he moved to Jamaica Queens, NY, where he was raised by his mother, aunt, and grandmother. He served in the US Army and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. After the war, Craig lived on Long Island, NY for many years. He moved to Holland Township, NJ in 1990. Most recently, Craig worked as a sales executive for Ungerer & Co. in Lincoln Park, NJ. Prior to that, he was Vice President of Sales at Polarome International in Jersey City, NJ. He worked in the Flavors & Fragrance industry for over 40 years, dedicating his career to selling essential oils and aromatic chemicals found in many of the products we use and love today. Craig loved to travel, was a history buff, and an avid reader. Most of all, Craig was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

Son of the late Lester and Mary (Reddington) Cole, Craig is survived by his beloved wife of 39 years, Carol (Gesualdi) Cole, his three daughters Elisabeth DiNizio and her husband Joe, Dyana Maglione and her husband Michael, and Erica Jago, as well as his two brothers David Cole and Loren Cole, and his seven grandchildren Jesse, David III, Austin, Luke, Isla, Ruby, and Khacy and his great-granddaughter Melody He was predeceased by his two sons Michael Cole in 1997 and Craig Cole in 2013, and his brother Jonathan Cole in 2006.

Services will be private at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are under the care of the Johnson-Walton Funeral Home, 24 Church Road, Milford, NJ.

Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice.