Andrew Bane, 54, of Leonardo, passed away Feb. 24, 2026, in Hazlet.
Andrew was born Nov. 21, 1971, in Red Bank to Joan and Harold Bane Sr. Andrew was a lifelong resident of Leonardo. He graduated from Middletown High School South.
Andrew was a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church, Brevent Park and Leonardo Fire Company, Navesink Hook and Ladder and the Atlantic Highlands Fire Department. He served on the Middletown Township Fire Department’s Relief Committee, helping those in need, and served in numerous roles throughout the years as secretary, engineer, lieutenant, captain, vice-president and president.
Andrew was a member and past commander of the Sons of the American Legion Family Post #338. If there was a need, Andrew could be counted on to help.
Andrew was employed by the Township of Middletown in the Department of Public Works and was a member of the Middletown Township Zoning Committee.
As an avid movie lover, Andrew became an actor, filmmaker and a founder of Leonardo Boyz Productions. He co-wrote, produced and starred in “The House at 831,” “Gone for the Weekend,” “What Lives Here,” and the series “On Our Own.” He thrived in his storytelling and portrayal of unique individuals in his independent films. Andrew was a proud member of the Screen Actors Guild and was known for mentoring others in his field. Andrew had a kind, creative and generous spirit.
Andrew was predeceased by his mother, Joan (Poole) Bane. He is survived by his father, Harold Bane Sr.; his brothers, Harold (Mary), Terence (Mary) and James; his nieces and nephews, Nora Feeney, Harold Bane III, Megan Bane, Tyler Bane, Cooper Bane and Wesley Bane; and his great-nieces and nephews, uncles, aunts and cousins.
Andrew is also survived by his lifelong friend Troy (Michelle) Burbank and his godsons, Nicholas Burbank and Troy Burbank Jr., along with their siblings, Jesse, Luke and Logan, who were Andrew’s beloved extended family. He is also survived by friends too numerous to count.
He will be remembered as someone who loved his family and friends, loved to laugh and make people laugh. Andrew loved life and was the life of any party.
If the measure of a man’s life is how well he enjoyed living and loving, and how he was loved in return, then the life of Andrew Bane was lived to the fullest with the blessings of family, friends, community and purpose. He celebrated life’s moments and dedicated himself to the service of others. Andrew was a friend indeed as he filled the lives he touched with laughter, joy and fun. He was a helper and an encourager. All who knew him will honor his memory and will love him without ceasing.
Visitation was held March 10 at the John F. Pfleger Funeral Home 115, Middletown. A funeral Mass was held March 11 at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Atlantic Highlands.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Deborah Heart and Lung Center and/or Brevent Park and Leonardo Fire Company.
The family wishes to thank the community for their love and support.
The article originally appeared in the March 26 – April 1, 2026 print edition of The Two River Times.
