Gabriel E. Romeo

Gabriel E. Romeo, 94, of Seabrook Village, Tinton Falls, NJ, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on June 2, 2026. Gabe, also affectionately referred to by some family members by his childhood nickname “Harry”, was born in Brooklyn, NY to Pasquale and Alfonsina (née Maffettone) Romeo. Gabe proudly served in the Army after attending Baruch College, CCNY and then married the love of his life, Frances Luongo, a mere one week after his honorable discharge. They soon welcomed four sons: Richard, Robert, Ronald, and Russell. He worked for The Bank of Boston and The Bank of New York, building a successful 40-year career in the commercial finance industry. Through hard work and dedication, he advanced to the position of Executive Vice President, Head of Factoring before retiring. For over 60 years, Gabe enjoyed monthly gatherings with his college friends known as “The Associates.” Together, they shared countless outings, vacations, attended shows, and cheered on the Brooklyn Dodgers and New York Mets at baseball games. Gabe was very proud of his Italian heritage and kept in touch with his cousins and family in his father’s town of Introdaqua in Abruzzi, Italy. He made trips there and welcomed his Italian relatives whenever they visited the U.S. Gabe also enjoyed gardening, bowling, and fishing and boating on Long Island and at the family home on Lake Hopatcong, NJ. Above all, however, he treasured spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren. Gabe has been described as a man of great outward and inner strength, always ready to help family and friends. A sign that people thought very highly of him is evidenced by the fact that he sustained lasting friendships, some even over 70 plus years. Gabe was predeceased by his parents Pasquale and Alfonsina; his sister Mary Simone and her husband, Frank Simone; his sister-in-law Rose De Rosa and her husband Frank De Rosa. He is survived by his devoted wife of more than 70 years Frances P. Romeo, née Luongo; his sons Richard (Terri), Fr. Robert, Ronald (Elaine), and Russell (Ria); his grandchildren Michael, Gisella, James, and Matthew; his sister Linda Nash; his brother-in-law Anthony Luongo; 10 nieces and nephews; 12 great-nieces and nephews; and 4 great-great-nieces and nephews. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Gabe’s visitation will be held from 9:15 AM-11 AM on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Bongarzone Funeral Home, 2400 Shafto Road, Tinton Falls, NJ 07712. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 11:30 AM at Holy Innocents Roman Catholic Church, 3455 W Bangs Avenue, Neptune, NJ 07753. Entombment will follow at St. Anne Cemetery, 1610 Allenwood Rd, Wall Township, NJ. All are then invited to a luncheon at the Eagle Oaks Golf & Country Club, 20 Shore Oaks Drive, Farmingdale, NJ 07727. The family asks for no flowers, but memorial donations may be made in Gabe’s name to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at www.stjude.org/donate

Gabriel E. Romeo

April 9, 1932 - June 2, 2026