It is with deepest sorrow to announce that Maribeth Romaine, nee Pier, of Hewitt, passed away on May 29, 2016 at the age of 56.
A family statement read: “All of us who know Maribeth know and will always remember her compassion for animals, the joy of riding her motorcycle, and sharing amazing experiences with her, such as the unforgettable moment she had in Florida when a beautiful dragonfly landed on her head long enough to capture it in a photo. Her love for that photo will forever live on with us all each time we see a dragonfly.
"Although she is no longer physically with us, this saddened community will never forget her one-of-a-kind and infectious laugh, beautiful, caring soul, and astonishing personality.”
Maribeth was employed as a bank manager for TD Bank in Warwick, N.Y., and a resident of Hewitt for 25 years.
She is survived by her loving companion, Neal Barbaris; her three children, Caitlin, Kelsey and Gavin Romaine of Hewitt; her mother, Barbara Pier, of Florida; her sister, Kathy Killion, of Ridgewood; and her brothers, Steven Pier of New York and Harry Pier, Jr. of Florida.
She was predeceased by her father Harry Pier, Sr.
Visitation will be held on Friday, June 3, from 5 to 9 p.m. at Richards Funeral Home, 1440 Union Valley Road, West Milford. Final disposition will be private.
For all who wish to help her children, they ask that donations be made to the GoFundMe page, “Funeral Arrangements” by visiting https://dm2.gofund.me/277a6uec.
Or donations may be made to the West Milford Animal Shelter Society, PO Box 72, West Milford, NJ 07480.