Official Board of Directors
Founder & President
RenéMarie herself had a Stroke at the age of 26 and suffered from Aphasia, a condition characterized by either partial or total loss of the ability to communicate verbally or using written words. Due to brain trauma, injury or Stroke, a person with Aphasia may have difficulty speaking, reading, writing, recognizing names....
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Rosanna DeLuca
Executive Board Treasure
With more than four decades of professional experience, Rosanna brings a rich blend of business expertise, ethical leadership, and heartfelt dedication to the ReneMarie Language of Love Foundation, Inc.
Virginia M. Werner
Board of Trustees
In 2009 Virginia suffered a small stroke/aphasia and while she was extremely lucky to not have any residual physical issues, the aphasia left her with some insecurity about her clarity of speech. At that time she was unaware of the various forms that stroke could take thinking it would only manifest as a large seizure and so did not realize that she had been having issues for two days prior to going to the hospital for diagnosis.
Fr. Samuel Monaco
Board of Trustee - Faith Support
I am honored to be a part of Rene's "dream team" in support of her initiative to draw greater awareness and provide sustenance to all individuals and families impacted by the reality of a suffered stroke or aphasia.
Diane Bromberg-Stern
Board of Trustee
Diane’s entrepreneurial skills were strong for most of her life. Networking has been the driving force behind Diane as an entrepreneur. In talking about her business, she mostly talks about networking and bringing people together and helping others with referrals. “Connecting people with people is what Diane does best”
Vice President
Jean's Mother suffered two strokes. Jean worked with her with photographs however she couldn't really remember and recognize a lot of people ... she had trouble with her words and her writing . She could write but then she could never really read her own writing. This is why Jean relates with ReneMarie's......
Bernie Mc Davitte
Board of Trustee - Public Health Nurse
I’M Bernie McDavitt ,PHN of Wanaque, N.J. I’m so proud and happy to assist in spreading the valuable message of the foundation and being involved in prevention of dread disabling Cerebral Vascular Accidents and associated Aphasia in particular.. Rene Marie and LOL Foundation have worked tirelessly, producing telethons & provided a very important voice for many victims & families who have been traumatized.
Marlon Zapanta
Board of Trustee
Marlon is nationally certified as an Activity Director from the National Certification Council for Activity Professionals. He is also a Certified Dementia Practitioner from the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners. READ MORE
Johnn R. De Marzio
Board of Trustee
Johnn R De Marzio has a B.A. Degree in Communication, Deaf Studies and Interpreter for the Deaf from Union County College and Paralegal Studies at Fairleigh Dickinson University. He has been involved with Event Management inside the Riverside Church, NY Annual Cultural Village and the Celebration of Elmwood Park Seniors established in 2021.
Appointed to the Elmwood Park Board of Health in 2017. Serving two three-year terms, three years as president.