ROMEO D. PAYABYAB, of Saddle Brook, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, December 5, 2011, at the age of 85 years.  He was born in San Fernando, Pampanga, Philippines. Prior to retiring he worked as a banker with Mellon Bank of Ridgefield Park. Predeceased by his wife Lucia (nee Bizon) who died in 2007, he is survived by three sons, Cris Payabyab and his wife Arlene of Orlando, Florida, Noel Payabyab and his wife Malita of Saddle Brook, and Rommel and his wife Grace of Beechwood, five grandchildren, Giselle, Jon Rommel, Alianna, Aris, and Marinelle, and many nieces and nephews. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday at 10:00 AM, at Holy Trinity R. C. Church, 34 Maple Avenue, Hackensack, with burial following at George Washington Memorial Park in Paramus. Visiting will be on Friday evening from 6 - 8 PM.