Warner LeRoy

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Warner LeRoy of LeRoy Adventures (b. 19?? - d. February 22, 2001).

His corporation owned and operated one of the most popular restaurants in New York City, Tavern on the Green, located in Central Park. In 1995, he purchased The Russian Tea Room, and sunk $32 million into renovations.

LeRoy was also the founder of Six Flags Great Adventure, which was founded in July 1, 1974, as well as Maxwell's Plum in New York, Maxwell's Plum in San Francisco, California, Potomac in Washington, D.C. and a number of other ventures.

He was married to the former Kay O'Reilly (from the UK) until their divorce.