Leonard A. Agrusti

Leonard A. Agrusti of Wayne passed away Sunday, January 8th 2023 at age 80, with the comfort of family by his side.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Ellen; his sons, Paul (Evelyn) and Adam (Myung Hwa); his grandchildren, Leonard Carl (Stephanie), Thomas (Abby), Mary Lee, and Leonard Han; and 2 great-grandchildren, Weston and Owen.

Leonard, born and raised in Paterson, New Jersey, was known for being the owner of the Colonial Grille and Chamberlain Shopping Center in Paterson. He went to St. Mary's Grammar School, followed by Oratory Prep School, and continued his education at Marquette University and Fairleigh Dickinson University, where he graduated with a Master's degree in pharmaceutics. After working in the industry such as owning A & A Drugs and as a pharmaceutical rep in NYC, he took over the Colonial Grille from his father, due to his father's health issues. Leonard sold the restaurant in 2001, going head first into numerous organizations to give back to the community.

Leonard served for the Rotary, Elks, Fidelians, as well as three First Aid Squads: Tri-borough, Passaic County Sheriff's, and Wayne. He was a Lifetime Member for the First Aid Squad with numerous awards and taught CPR, was Exalted Ruler of the Elks, President of the Fidelians, and Governor of District 7490 for the Rotary. He was proud to take on whatever responsibilities were needed, and was always the first to volunteer and step up to accomplish any goal or challenge placed before him. He even was the Cub Master of Paterson where his sons were Cub Scouts. He will be missed by the many lives he touched throughout the years, and leaves behind a lasting legacy, for which his family is very proud.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations to the Wayne First Aid Squad would be greatly appreciated.