EXHIBIT 31.2
CERTIFICATION
I, Vincent N. Tozzi, certify that:
1. I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q/A of Center Bancorp, Inc.;
2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
| Date: August 8, 2012 | /s/ Vincent N. Tozzi |
| Vincent N. Tozzi | |
| Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer |
