On Wednesday, Brunswick Bancorp acknowledged the sudden passing of its chairman and CEO Roman T. Gumina.

Director Frank Gumina, Jr. will become interim chairman of the company, while President Nicholas A. Frungillo, Jr. will remain in his current position.

“We are shocked and saddened by the sudden passing of our friend and colleague, Roman Gumina,” said Gumina, Jr. “The company remains in the capable hands of Nicholas, who, with the assistance of the board, and senior staff will continue to guide the company through this transition period. We remain strongly capitalized, and look forward to continuing to serve our clients and communities.”

Brunswick Bancorp is the holding company for Brunswick Bank & Trust, a New Jersey chartered commercial bank which serves central New Jersey through its New Brunswick main office and six additional branch offices.