February 16, 1958 - June 27, 2024

Wayne Lecato, 66, of Hamilton passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2024 at Carnegie Post Acute Care in Princeton. Born in Trenton, he was a lifelong area resident.
Wayne worked for the State of New Jersey Department of Health and Agriculture, retiring after 35 years of service. He was also employed as a driving instructor with Road Ready Driving School where he taught numerous students throughout the years. He was also a longtime parishioner and an usher at St. Anthony’s Church. In his spare time, he enjoyed watching television, like watching wrestling, was an avid football fan and enjoyed rooting for the Giants, and NY Mets. Wayne enjoyed trips to Atlantic City and Parx Casino to play cards. He loved going on vacations, having fun and being the life of the party. He was a coach for many years for his children. Most of all he loved spending time with his family. He and his wife Doreen were inseparable, they loved to travel together with family, and enjoy cruises. Wayne was always lighthearted and joking with everyone, he was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend who will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Predeceased by his parents, Samuel and Edna Vochek Lecato; brother, Robert Lecato; mother-in-law, Rena Soltes; father-in-law, Louis Pieretti; brother-in-law, Mike Golinski; and sister-in-law, Connie Pieretti Behan; he is survived by his loving wife, of 43 years, Doreen Pieretti Lecato; his two loving children, Alicia Garcia and her husband Adam, and Wayne Lecato, Jr.; three loving grandchildren, Havanna, Ava, and Johnny McCann; his sister, Fran Golinski; brothers, Frank (Connie) Lecato, and Sammy (Clara) Lecato; two goddaughters, Rena Kathcart and Erica Mendez; special uncle, Ernie Pieretti; special aunt and uncle, Shirley and George Willever; special niece, Donna (Waldy) Ruiz; as well as many other special nieces and nephews; special lifelong friends/family, Hector and Maria Diaz, and Manny and Krystal Rivera and their children; special lifelong friends/family, Jill and Ashley Bokey; 3 step grandchildren, Gabriella, Dominic, and Tina Garcia; his beloved fur babies, Buddy, and Precious/Champ who passed away; grand fur babies Jenga and Hanna; as well as many special nieces, nephews, family members and dear friends.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation on Monday, July 8, 2024 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Buklad-Merlino Yardville Memorial Home, 30 Yardville-Allentown Road in Yardville.
A brief prayer service will be held at 5 p.m. with local clergy officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Wayne Lecato or Alicia Garcia
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