Remembering Montville Residents Lost On 9/11

MONTVILLE, NJ — Four Montville residents died in the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. They were spouses and parents, neighbors and friends in the community.

As we remember them today, read more about their lives, courtesy of obituaries complied on legacy.com.

Gayle R. Greene

Greene loved Christmas, and was known for her antique ornaments and carousel horses. She lived with her best friend, whom she had known since birth, and the two enjoyed cooking dinner and watching Jeopardy together. Read more here.

Thomas V. Linehan, Jr.

A quiet homebody, Linehan enjoyed spending time with his wife and children in their Montville home. He liked working on his yard and had many friends. Read more here.

James Romito

Romito was the chief of the Port Authority Police Department, and worked to save people on Sept. 11. He also worked during the 1993 terrorist attack, and was known as a selfless man who wanted to be there for others. Read more here.

Dennis Gerard Taormina

In his spare time, Taormina volunteered with the East Rutherford fire department and enjoyed woodworking. He was married to his high school sweetheart, and the couple had two daughters. Read more here.

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