Leonard G. Romaine Jr.

Little Falls/Wantage - Leonard G. Romaine, Jr., age 77, peacefully passed away after a long illness on Friday, January 19, 2024. Born in Glen Ridge, Leonard lived in Little Falls for 60 years before moving to Wantage in 2006. He had served as a medic in the Army Reserves from 1966-1972 during the Vietnam War. Len enjoyed a successful career in banking, ultimately earning the position of President and CEO of Little Falls Bank until retiring. Len was a member and later became President of the Little Falls Jaycees. Len was a lifelong and loyal fan of the New York Mets. He enjoyed cooking and hosting gatherings with family and friends. He spent much of his free time reading on a variety of non-fiction topics. Len enjoyed getting outside in the warmer months to work on and tend to his garden. He could also be found volunteering at the local food bank. Len is predeceased by his loving parents, Leonard Sr. (d. 1996) and Eleanor (neé Buikema) Romaine (d. 1976). He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of over 50 years, Diane (neé Oldham) Romaine; his brother and best friend, Nelson Romaine and his wife Bonnie of Little Falls; his step-sister, Janet Melone of Wayne, NJ; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Carol and Harold Van Orden of Wantage, NJ; Matt and Barbara Romaine of West Caldwell, NJ) and their children, Godson, Tyler Romaine, Thomas Nancoz and wife Bridget, Kara Nancoz, and Patrick Nancoz; Rhyan Romaine and Seth Havens of Wells, ME; Michael and Michele Skrbic, of Oak Ridge, NJ and their children, Michael Skrbic and Katelyn Skrbic; Jeffrey and Kendall Van Orden of Boonton Township, NJ and their children, Rowan Van Orden and Rory Van Orden. Jason and Jenna Van Orden and son, Jakob Van Orden of Lakeland, FL; Ryan and Jaime Trent and their daughter, Loren Trent of Dunnellon, FL. In lieu of flowers, please consider a charitable donation in Leonard's memory to a local animal rescue of one's choice or Sussex United Methodist Church, 15 Bank Street, Sussex, NJ, 07461. Private Cremation Services have been entrusted to the Pinkel Funeral Home, 31 Bank Street (Route 23), Sussex. Online condolences may be offered to the family on www.pinkelfuneralhome.com