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May 5, 2026
Services
A memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, May 16, at St. Michael’s Byzantine Chapel, 415 Lackawanna Avenue, Woodland Park, New Jersey.
David Materna, age 60, of Pompton Lakes, New Jersey, formerly of Wayne, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2026.
Born to Robert and Margaret Materna, David was raised in Wayne, NJ, where he built lifelong friendships and memories that remained deeply important to him throughout his life. He graduated from Wayne Valley High School in 1984, where he proudly participated in both the Marching Band and the Golf Team. His love for music and camaraderie began there and stayed with him always.
David continued his education at Rutgers University–Newark, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting in 1988. He went on to build a respected career in the accounting and financial industry. A Certified Public Accountant, David began his professional journey with Ernst & Young and later spent many successful years at UBS. He also operated his own consulting firm. In recent years, he continued serving others through his work with a local tax firm preparing both personal and corporate taxes.
While David was highly accomplished professionally, those who knew him best understood that his true joy came from the people and passions that filled his life. He was a devoted son, loving brother, caring brother-in-law, proud uncle, and loyal friend. Family and friendships were at the center of everything he did.
Music was David’s greatest passion. A talented musician, he played both the trombone and keyboard and found endless joy in concerts, festivals, and live performances. Whether surrounded by friends or attending a show on his own, music brought him energy, connection, and peace.
David cherished his time spent in Wildwood Crest with family, where he loved playing cards, diving into ocean waves, and walking the boardwalk with his nieces and nephews. He also loved to ski; he created treasured memories on the slopes with family and lifelong friends over many years.
In recent years, one of David’s greatest joys was performing at family holidays and gatherings alongside his father and his incredibly talented drummer nephew, Garrett. Their trio performances brought laughter, music, and unforgettable memories that his family will hold close forever.
David will be deeply missed by all who loved him. He leaves behind a legacy of kindness, laughter, loyalty, music, and love. Though his passing leaves a profound emptiness, his family and friends will forever remember the joy he brought into their lives and the countless memories shared together.
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A memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, May 16, at St. Michael’s Byzantine Chapel, 415 Lackawanna Avenue, Woodland Park, New Jersey.
May 5, 2026
Services
A memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, May 16, at St. Michael’s Byzantine Chapel, 415 Lackawanna Avenue, Woodland Park, New Jersey.
David Materna, age 60, of Pompton Lakes, New Jersey, formerly of Wayne, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2026.
Born to Robert and Margaret Materna, David was raised in Wayne, NJ, where he built lifelong friendships and memories that remained deeply important to him throughout his life. He graduated from Wayne Valley High School in 1984, where he proudly participated in both the Marching Band and the Golf Team. His love for music and camaraderie began there and stayed with him always.
David continued his education at Rutgers University–Newark, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting in 1988. He went on to build a respected career in the accounting and financial industry. A Certified Public Accountant, David began his professional journey with Ernst & Young and later spent many successful years at UBS. He also operated his own consulting firm. In recent years, he continued serving others through his work with a local tax firm preparing both personal and corporate taxes.
While David was highly accomplished professionally, those who knew him best understood that his true joy came from the people and passions that filled his life. He was a devoted son, loving brother, caring brother-in-law, proud uncle, and loyal friend. Family and friendships were at the center of everything he did.
Music was David’s greatest passion. A talented musician, he played both the trombone and keyboard and found endless joy in concerts, festivals, and live performances. Whether surrounded by friends or attending a show on his own, music brought him energy, connection, and peace.
David cherished his time spent in Wildwood Crest with family, where he loved playing cards, diving into ocean waves, and walking the boardwalk with his nieces and nephews. He also loved to ski; he created treasured memories on the slopes with family and lifelong friends over many years.
In recent years, one of David’s greatest joys was performing at family holidays and gatherings alongside his father and his incredibly talented drummer nephew, Garrett. Their trio performances brought laughter, music, and unforgettable memories that his family will hold close forever.
David will be deeply missed by all who loved him. He leaves behind a legacy of kindness, laughter, loyalty, music, and love. Though his passing leaves a profound emptiness, his family and friends will forever remember the joy he brought into their lives and the countless memories shared together.
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