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Vincent Romano Obituary
Vincent P. Romano, passed away in his on Wednesday, June 18, 2008 at his home.
Born November 27, 1917 in New York City, NY. Mr. Romano was a WW II Veteran and P.O.W. for fourteen months after being shot down over Germany in 1944. He was the recipient of a Purple Heart Medal, repatriated after the war. He returned to New York and married the former Evelyn "Lynn" Caretti, she predeceased him March 27, 1995. He was employed as a manager by Hudson River State Hospital in the Department of Mental Hygiene, Poughkeepsie, NY, and over the years lived in Long Island, Dutchess County and Gardiner in Ulster County. Mr. Romano was a passionate golfer and avid bridge player, playing both, well into his eighties. An accomplished Jazz guitarist and music teacher, he played in many local venues in a fifty year musical career.
He is survived by his brother, Peter Romano of Staten Island, NY; his partner, Mary McCormick of East Stroudsburg, PA; his two sons, Richard Romano of New Paltz, NY and Vincent Romano of Highland, NY; his daughter, Donna Ambrose of Peachbottom, PA; four grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.
Donations may be made to the American Heart Association, Hearts Gifts Processing Center, PO Box 3049, Syracuse, NY 13220-3049.
Calling hours will be Sunday, June 22 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Copeland Funeral Home, Inc., 162 South Putt Corners Rd., New Paltz, NY 12561.
There will be no Funeral Service. Cremation took place at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Newburgh, NY.
Funeral arrangements are by Copeland Funeral Home, Inc., 845-255-1212. If anyone wishes to express condolences online please go to www.copelandfhnp.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Vincent Romano
3 Entries
Dawn & Heather 4N Infusion Center
June 24, 2008
Rich-Our thoughts are with you and your family. So Sorry.
Coworkers- Dawn & Heather-4Noutpt
REMEMBER ME
Remember me with smiles not tears,
for all the joy through the years.
Recall the closeness that was ours,
A love as "sweet" as fragrant flowers.
Don't dwell on thoughts that cause you pain,
We'll see each other once again.
I am at peace... try to believe.
It was my time.... I had to leave.
But "what a view" I have from here,
I see your face, I feel you near,
I follow you throughout the day,
You're not alone along the way.
And when God calls you... you will be,
right by my side.. right here with me.
Till then, I'll wait by Heaven's door,
We'll be united.. evermore.
-unknown
HE IS NOT GONE
Ease my grief, he is not gone,
for in my heart, he lingers on.
His smile, his laugh, his special way,
will comfort me from day to day.
I will feel his presence in the breeze
that dances gently through the trees.
And its his face that I shall see,
When I'm in need of company.
At any time I can recall,
the love we shared... I saved it all.
And in time, more than anything,
I will find peace in remembering.
-unknown
Peter Romano
June 23, 2008
Dear Donna, Vincent & Richard,
I will always have great memories of a great man, your Dad, my uncle, Vinnie. And, Richard, your eulogy was so correct, and so well expressed. We have all been influenced in so many positive ways by him. I have such great memories of our visits to your home and parties where your Dad and mine spent hours entertaining everyone by playing guitar and singing.
My deepest condolences again...
Julianne Ogrunc
June 21, 2008
With our deepest sympathy to my cousins Donna, Vincent and Richard. I will always remember all the visits upstate when my kids were little. These are wonderful memories which I cherish. He was a wonderful uncle and I am grateful for all our wonderful times shared.
Lovingly,
Julie and Omer Ogrunc and Brian and Nancy and Heather Burke
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