Wayne Hook

Wayne B. Hook, age 81, of Pequannock, passed away at home on Friday, January 16, 2026, while in the presence of his loving family.

Wayne was born in Paterson and raised in Prospect Park for two years before moving with his parents and siblings to Pompton Plains. He graduated from Pequannock High School with the class of 1963 then served in Korea in the U.S. Army.

Wayne married Wilhelmina (Willekes) on May 2, 1969, and enjoyed God’s blessing of a loving and devoted marriage for 56 years. They moved to Pequannock in 1971 where they have lived ever since.

Wayne was a self-employed tile installer and mason. Since 1972 he served his community as a life member of the Pequannock Township Fire Company 2. He was a member of the Ebenezer Netherlands Reformed Church in Franklin Lakes. 

Wayne is survived by his beloved wife Wilhelmina (Willekes) Hook; his four children: Robin and husband Cornelius VanWingerden of Andover, NJ, Ronald Hook of Franklin, Sharon and husband Craig Tanis of Pompton Plains, and Warren and wife Debbie Hook of Warwick, NY; thirteen grandchildren: Jeffrey (Natasha), Melanie (Steve), Christopher (Hannah), Forrest (fiancé Becky), Michael, Zachary, Tara, Alyssa (Tony), Daniel, Julie (Eric), Cody, Katie, and Matthew; 7 great-grandchildren; and his sister and brothers: Joyce DeRuiter, Ralph and wife Marion Hook, Donald and wife Debbie Hook, and Allen and wife Marnie Hook; and numerous nieces and nephews. Wayne was predeceased by his brother Russell Hook and his brother-in-law Don DeRuiter.  

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In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy in Wayne’s name are asked to consider one of the following charitable organizations:

Pequannock Fire Company 2

24 Oak Avenue

Pequannock, NJ 07440

On the memo line of your check please write “Fireman’s Relief Association”

Netherland Reformed Christian School

164 Jacksonville Road

Pompton Plains, NJ 07444

For either charitable organization, please leave a brief note that your gift is in memory of Wayne Hook. Thank you.