It is with great sadness that we lost a fine man...Wayne Renga. As many of you know, Wayne developed what he called the "BCR" (battery component replacement) which was used successfully to eliminate the problems early locomotives had with the batteries that came factory installed. He was a pleasant and knowledgeable person who was a long time supporter of OGR and loved the hobby. He will be greatly missed.... His obituary is below:
Wayne E. Renga
Red Lion
Wayne E. Renga, 62, passed away on April 1, 2017 due to complications with T-cell Lymphoma. Wayne was born on April 12, 1954 in Newark, NJ.
Wayne dedicated many years to model railroading. Through God's blessing, his hobby became his business, J and W Electronics. He was granted a patent in October of 2007 for his invention of the BCR. He was an active member of the Stillmeadow Crossings Train Club.
He is survived by his two sons, Jeff and Michael Renga; a sister, Maryann Meola; and several nieces and nephews. He was proceeded in death by his parents, Emmanuel Renga and Ida Molino Renga.
There will be a visitation Friday April 7 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Stillmeadow Church of the Nazarene, 400 Stillmeadow Lane York. A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, April 8 at 1 p.m. with a luncheon to follow at Stillmeadow Church of the Nazarene.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the Stillmeadow Crossings Train Club, 400 Stillmeadow Lane York PA 17404.
Arrangements entrusted to the John W. Keffer Funeral Homes and Crematory, Inc.
