Cresskill mourns loss of Mayor Benedict Romeo, its long-serving mayor

Cresskill mourns loss of Mayor Benedict Romeo, its long-serving mayor

Remembering Benedict Romeo: Cresskill's long-serving mayor leaves a legacy of leadership in his hometown.

Longtime Cresskill mayor dies – Logan Hocking Times

Today was the death of Cresskill Mayor Benedict Romeo. He was seventy-seven. Since 1999, Romeo, a Republican, has served as mayor. In order to serve his unexpired term, which expires on December 31, 2027, special primary and general elections will need to be held this year due to his passing. Three names will be submitted by Cresskill Republicans for an interim successor, who may choose one of them. Three Republicans and three Democrats make up …