Thank you to our generous sponsors!

Their continuous support of Verona's volunteers keeps the Juniors going and is a big part of what makes our town so special.

Interested in your business appearing on this page? Become a sponsor today!

Thank you to our Diamond Sponsor: Avenue Bistro and our Platinum Sponsors: Lynne Mortimer Coldwell Banker Realty | Rebel Core | Lorri Coppola

Centennial Sponsors

Prout Funeral Home, Inc.

370 Bloomfield Ave, Verona, NJ 07044

973-239-2060

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For more than a century, the Prout family has been part of Verona’s story, supporting families through life’s most meaningful moments. As Verona’s oldest business, Prout Funeral Home has been dedicated to serving the community with compassion and care since 1924. Their generosity and commitment extend far beyond their professional services, with decades of support for local causes and organizations. We are grateful for their Centennial Sponsorship of Taste of Verona and their continued investment in the future of our community.

Lauren Romaka

Real Estate Salesperson

The Lizette Brown Team

At the heart of Verona, you’ll find Lauren Romaka—a proud Board Member and Sponsor of the Junior Women’s Club of Verona. Lauren is deeply committed to supporting local programs, youth initiatives, and fundraising efforts that bring our community together and make it stronger.

In addition to her community leadership, Lauren is a dedicated real estate agent with Compass. With an MBA and more than 20 years of corporate marketing and retail experience at McDonald’s, Disney, Mattel, and Carter’s/Skip Hop, she brings a wealth of knowledge and strategic insight to every client she serves.

For Lauren, real estate is more than transactions—it’s about helping neighbors, investing in community, and making Northern NJ an even better place to call home.

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At the heart of Verona, you’ll find Lizette Brown—a dedicated Compass real estate agent and proud member of the Essex County community. A longtime Verona resident, Lizette is passionate about helping neighbors and families find their place to call home.

With more than 20 years of experience as a paralegal, along with credentials as an Accredited Buyer’s Representative, Certified Real Estate Negotiator, and Notary Public, she brings unmatched expertise and attention to detail to every transaction. A former world-class baton twirler with multiple national titles, Lizette’s discipline, focus, and competitive drive now shine through in the way she advocates for her clients.

For Lizette, real estate isn’t just about buying or selling—it’s about guiding clients with care, strengthening community connections, and making Northern NJ an even better place to live.

Jacqueline Rosa, Esq. Lynch Law Firm, PC

440 Route 17 North
Floor 3
Hasbrouck Heights

201-887-7472

www.lynchlawyers.com

Jacqueline Rosa, Esq. is a partner at Lynch Law Firm and resident of Verona. Since 1994, Lynch Law Firm, PC has been a staunch advocate for the injured, helping defend their rights against negligent parties, large corporations and major insurance providers who have wronged them or caused them harm. With a dedicated legal team of personal injury professionals and support staff, they are solely focused on helping injury victims throughout New Jersey and the New York metro area receive the justice and compensation they need after an unexpected injury.