David J. McLean

David J. McLean, age 61 of Wayne, died on June 1, 2022. Dave had lived in Wayne his whole life and graduated from Wayne Valley High School with the class of 1979.

Dave worked for many years in the furniture refinishing business, restoring antiques and fine furniture. He had been employed by Colonial Restorations of Wayne, and he had his own business as well, All American Refinishing. He later worked as a custodian for the Wayne Board of Education.

Dave had an amazing green thumb, and always kept a garden. On his apartment balcony he could grow vegetables that would rival the finest produce you could find in a store, with big tomatoes, gorgeous cucumbers, and large green beans. He was especially good at growing hot peppers, and the hotter they were, the better he liked them.

Dave was among the most likable and friendly people you could have known. He had a large group of loyal friends that he remained close with since grade school, and every one of them would agree that he was just a great guy. He loved going fishing in Canada with his buddies, deep sea fishing, and hunting. He was generous to a fault, always ready and willing to help others in need, and a sincerely good man with a big heart. He will be missed by all.

Dave is survived by his loving sister, Patricia McClure and her husband Vernon of Wanaque, by his nephews; Gregory McClure and wife Jill, Glenn McClure and fiance Kerri, Thomas McClure and wife Irene, and his niece; Caitlyn (McClure) Batche and husband Ryan Batche, and 5 great-nieces and 4 great-nephews. He was predeceased by his bother; Jim McLean, and by his father; James McLean, both in 2013, and by his dear mother; Marian McLean, in 2015.