Everyone was extremely saddened to hear Keith Romaine, our Brookhaven councilman, died at the young age of 36. His hard work and dedication will be greatly missed.
The Long Island Press reported Romaine passed away at Winthrop University Hospital in Mineola from complications caused by a viral infection.
Romaine just won the reelection last week. It is shock to hear he died at 11 a.m. today. Romaine's dad is Ed Romaine, a Suffolk Legislator who served as County Clerk under the former County Exec Robert Gaffney.
Suffolk GOP chair John Jay LaValle, a long time friend of Romaine, was quoted by the Long Island Press something that reflects what everyone feels, "I am deeply saddened by the loss of my friend and colleague. The thoughts and prayers of the entire Republican family are with his father Ed and the entire Romaine family. Although he passed at such a young age, his tireless efforts on behalf of his community have left an indelible mark on so many lives. He will be missed but not forgotten.”
