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for Michael Romano
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Dee Sausville
June 11, 2014
Dad - tomorrow is your birthday and Sunday is Father's Day - for the 6th time we will celebrate you without your hugs, without your laughter , and without your cooking. I am jealous of all those lucky angels that get to eat your cooking and feel your hugs.
I can't explain it but I know you are not far away. I hear you cheering at the kids events. I feel your strength when I am down. I tell the kids "if PaPa was here he would say..." All the time. They miss you so much - and you would be so proud of them. They are amazing - giving, caring, and try to help others - just like you.
I wait to see you again - not so patiently. I hope you hear us singing happy birthday to you. I hope you feel our love.
Happy Birthday Dad
Happy Fathers Dad
Love you so much
Miss you more than words can say.
Dee
Robert Fish
December 14, 2008
It doesn't seem possible for them both to be gone this close together. In a better place now I hope they know that their significance to us here will never change. As far back as I can remember I thought everyone's father worked for the fire department, told bad jokes and wore white undershirts with Dickies. I realize now that I was wrong. It was only our fathers. We were lucky. I remember thinking as a child if anything ever happened to my mom and dad, Aunt Cathi and Uncle Mike would take care of me. I think that's now why I miss him so much. Uncle Mike know that you are loved dearly and I hope that you & my father aren't giving Me-ma & Be-pa too much trouble up there.
Mike, Dad, Pa-Pa
December 5, 2008
Johna McKenna
August 5, 2008
Dear Mike,
I am so sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. I have so many memories of him while growing up on Rooney... My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
The McKenna Family Rooney Avenue
August 5, 2008
To the Romano Family,
Our deepest sympathy..
Linda and Kit La Manna
August 3, 2008
Our sincerest sympathies to all of you on the death of Michael.
Norine Karins
August 1, 2008
Dear Maryann
I am so sorry for the loss of your brother, Michael. I was very shocked to learn of his passing when I returned home yesterday. You know I would have been there with you every step of the way. My heart goes out to you and your family. But I know memories of Michael and your childhood days together will comfort you.
God bless you.
Anne Carroll
July 31, 2008
Dear Mary Ann and family:
I was away and just returned late last night. I was shocked when I heard of Michael’s passing. My deepest sympathy and heartfelt sorrow goes out to you and your family during these very difficult times. You have so many good memories of him to sustain you. The two of you shared a special big brother little sis bond when you were young. I remember him teasing you unmercifully or playing the big brother protector and you secretly loving every moment of it. God needed another angel when he called upon your brother to join your Dad. Now you have two watching and guiding you. His laughter, humor and beautiful heart will be a part of him you will keep with you forever. My prayers and thoughts are with you. I only wish I could have been with you the day you received the news, but I take comfort in knowing you have such a loving family and so many good friends. Remember, I love you. God Bless!!!! Annie
Ned and Sue Johnson
July 31, 2008
Maryann and Bob Cady and the Romano Family,
We were so sorry to hear of the untimely passing of Mike. It is a great loss for a son, husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, friend, and exceptional professional man.
He will be missed by his immediate family as well as his many extended families. He left quite an impression on everyone he ever met, one everyone can be very proud of. His legacy will live on for generations due to the tasks he accomplished during his lifetime.
MARK & PAULA PRECE
July 31, 2008
GOD BLESS THE ROMANO FAMILY DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME,WE WILL SAY EXTRA PRAYERS FOR MATT TO BE STRONG FOR HIS FAMILY. I AM SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.
MARK & PAULA PRECE
July 31, 2008
GOD BLESS THE ROMANO FAMILY DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME,I WILL SAY EXTRA PRAYERS FOR MATT TO BE STRONG FOR HIS FAMILY. WE ARE SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.
Dave & Janet Larkin
July 30, 2008
Matt/Kathy:
Please accept our deepest regrets.
Dave & Janet Larkin
Marion Peasley
July 30, 2008
Cathi & Family
Sorry to hear about Mike's passing our prayers are with you all.
Audrey and George Kot
July 30, 2008
We were so sorry to learn of Mike's passing. We love you guys! All our love and prayers are with you and your family. Take comfort in the wonderful family you have around you and in your priceless memories.
Amy Grant
July 30, 2008
I am sorry to hear about your loss. My son Aaron goes to Daycare at Joanna's and he just loved Mr. Romano and his dog. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Pam Tracy
July 30, 2008
Cathi and Family, I share the pain that you are going through. My prayers and thoughts are with all of you.
Billie Jo Forst
July 30, 2008
Cathy and family ,
Sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May the memories of your loved one bring you joy and comfort.
Judi Van Vorse
July 29, 2008
Mary ann:
Not to be forgotten, you looked wonderful tonight. I remember fondly, you as a young girl, driving around in that little white car with the license plate mar63 Your big brothers so protective of you and I used to think that is the same as my brother does with me and im not sure if it is a favor or not. It sure kept all the wolfs away from the door (sob.) Anyway im glad to know you in our adult lives, see u at the ctr. and know Mike is at peace after such a fruitful life. Johnny looked great didn't remember me at all thats cause im so much better looking now lol. Will see u soon love, Judi
Carol Tomik
July 29, 2008
Cathi & Family : I am sorry to hear of the loss of your dear husband & best friend.May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Jill Proskin
July 29, 2008
Cathi, Michael, Dee & Ray,
I was totally shocked to hear about Mike's death. The Romano family has always had a big place in our hearts since we lived next door to you on Rooney Ave. You were great neighbors and Mike will be greatly missed.
Frances Nolan (Romano)
July 29, 2008
I was very sorry to hear about Mike, my condolences to the family.
Theresa Shaffer
July 29, 2008
Cathi and family..
I'm so sorry to hear this!! Mike was a great guy and always a pleasure to see on the street. He'll definitely be missed in the neighborhood!!!
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I'm so sorry for your loss!!
Helen Harris (La Coy)
July 29, 2008
Mary Ann and family, Sorry for the loss of Michael,May you find peace in all his memories. Mary,hope you are doing ok Havent heard of you since back in the 60s!!IM Roses daughter.
Holly Benedetto
July 29, 2008
Dave & Family,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your Grandfather. My thoughts & prayers are with you.
Love,
Holly
Tricia Savoca
July 29, 2008
To the Romano Family,
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Your memories will help to get you through this difficult time. Know that you ALL are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Geneo, Tricia, Geneo Jr. and Gianna
Geneo,Tricia,Geneo Jr.,Gianna Savoca
July 29, 2008
To the romano family I am real sorry for your loss. Sr was a great man and fishing partner. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help in this time of sorrow. Our prayers our with you.
Mike,Theresa,Roman Ole
July 29, 2008
Ray,Mike,Mrs. Romano:
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Lori Benedetto
July 29, 2008
Cathi, Mike and The Romano Family , Sorry for your loss.It wont be the same not to see the good "Hot" shots that Mike caught at fires and at different events through out the fire house. Are thoughts and prayers to you all. Pete,Lori, Peter & Nick Benedetto
Kim DiTonno
July 29, 2008
The Romano Family,
My deepest sympathy to your family in this time of sorrow. God Bless your family.
Kim DiTonno
Colonie High SChool PTSA President
Laurie Canavally
July 29, 2008
To the Romano Family,
Kyle and I are very sorry for your loss. Always rememberimg your Father and Husband to be a great family man. If we can do anything to help please call us.
Love,
Laurie and Kyle Canavally
Donna Colby
July 29, 2008
Dear Family and friends,
The name Mike Romano was heard frequently around our household during the years he was fighting for the APPFA!!
May the great memorys you have give you comfort; may his accomplishments keep you proud and may God give you peace during this difficult time.
Job well done Chief!...thanks for everything...Rest in Peace.
Daughter of Fire Fighter Gus DiNova ( deceased- 1987- 25 yr vetern of the Albany Fire Dept)
Sister of Lt Gus DiNova (ret 2007)
Richard Lenihan
July 29, 2008
Mike:
Soryy to hear of your dad's passing. He touched many lives, and made them a better place to live in.
Charles King Jr. and family
July 29, 2008
Romano Family,
Our deepest sympathies are extended to you in your time of mourning, may he be with you forever in your memories
Jerry Kuhr
July 28, 2008
May you rest in peace, you were one of the good guys. You will be missed
Jerry Kuhr
USS MC CAFFERY DDE-860
1955-1958
Gus DiNova
July 28, 2008
My first memory of Mike Romano was as a young boy going with my father to some of the first union meetings. Even at that age I was impressed with the courage and fortitude it took these men to stand up to the Corning machine. Years later i had the honor of working with Mike. Myself, and all the members of the Albany Fire Dept. owe him a world of graditude. I hope his family can take some solace in the fact that he was a first rate person that touched many people. May he rest in peace.
Amy Handerhan
July 28, 2008
Shannon,
So sorry to hear about your grandfather. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Love Donny and Amy Handerhan
Donna Colby
July 28, 2008
To the family and friends of Chief Romano,
The name Mike Romano was heard frequently in our household back in the days when he was fighting for the APPFA!!
May the wonderful memories you have of him give you comfort. May all his accomplishments keep you proud and may God give you peace and acceptance during this sad time.
Job well done Chief!...thanks for all you did...Rest in Peace.
Daughter of Fire Fighter Gus DiNova (deceased 1986..25 yr veteran of the Albany Fire Dept...Ladder 3)
Sister of Lt Gus DiNova Jr (ret 2007)
Colleen Murphy
July 28, 2008
Cathi and Family I am sorry to hear of your loss. My heart goes out to you and your family in this time of sorrow. Mike was a wonderful man and will be truly missed. My thoughts and Prayers are with you.
Karen Ramundo Rivers
July 28, 2008
Dee, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of sorrow.
Anita Skadra
July 28, 2008
Dear Cathy,
My deepest sympathy for your loss. I think of you often and all the great memories we shared. God Bless you during your time of loss
Anita and Chuck Skadra
Joanne& Robert Dames
July 28, 2008
sorry for your loss & may you know mike will always be in are hearts & prayers,he has done so much for the commuittity & life's he has touch ,god bless you all.
Cheryl Benedetto
July 28, 2008
Cathi, Mike, David, Brittney & Allie~
We are so sorry for your loss. We are glad that we all got to share in a part of his life with you. It wont be the same at a dinner or parade without dodging him trying to catch all the best moments on film.
Love-
Curt, Cheryl, Kevin & Jaret Benedetto
patty tucker
July 28, 2008
cathy, i am so sorry for your loss of a great man. we had some good times on clinton ave when he was on ladder 2. i can remember washing his red car and eating at the firehouse with him. we had water ballons fights with the rest of the firemen and good old mr adams. cathy i often think about those good times and i will cherish them forever now. i was only 4 years old when i first met him. i was always at the firehouse when mike and tex and marvin were on. and lets not forget bill tobler. now they are all gone but not forgotten. i will miss him.
Pat Taggart
July 28, 2008
Cathi: I know the pain you are feeling in your heart. Big Mike will really be missed. He was a wonderful and compassionate and easy going man who loved his family dearly, especially you. He was a wonderful person to have as a friend, and a fantastic chef too. My sincerest sympathy is with you and your family.
MARY ANN CHESKY - PRESIDENT
July 28, 2008
TO THE ROMANO FAMILY;
FEW WORDS CAN EASE YOUR DAYS AHEAD BUT KNOW OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS TIME.
SOUTH COLONIE SCHOOLS PTA COUNCIL & UNITS
mary wright
July 28, 2008
dear cathy and family
it was an honor to have been able to care for michael during his hospital stay my heart goes out to you and your family and my thought and prayers are with you !
with peace and love mary w. st. peters hospital 5bf
Paul Christopher and Family
July 28, 2008
Mike Jr. and Family,
Our deepest sympathy to you and yours during this difficult time.
Suzanne Styno
July 28, 2008
Cathi, Enzo and family: Mike was very dear to our hearts. I look back at all the years of "neighborhood" conversations outside our homes on a nice night or in the morning and my heart breaks on how it will never be the same. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. If you need anything, and I mean anything, we are literally right next door. Fondly, Suzanne and Mark Styno
Jamie Hickok
July 28, 2008
Dave & Family
I'm sorry for your loss. May God bless you & your family in this time of sorrow.
Joanna Conard
July 28, 2008
Dear Cathi and your loving family,
It was an honor and pleasure to know you and Michael. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Joanna RPA-C SPH
Brittany Romano
July 28, 2008
Our hero, Our Papa,
We all miss you so much. It's so hard to think that you really aren't here. It feels like you are going to come walking out of the bathroom, humming your favorite tune. But don't you worry..we all will take great care of Grandma and Enzo. You are in a better place now and even though we all don't want to face the truth you aren't in any more pain and suffering. You were such an inspiration on all of our lives. I want you always to know i will finish high school and go to college just like you always wanted, that is my promise and commitment to you. I know you're watching down on all of us, smiling from ear to ear! We have so much food too, you would be so happy that we all are eating well. That's what us Romanos did was EAT and ate an amazing home cooked meal by you!! Always know that you are in all of our hearts and you made us what we ALL are today. Thank you for fighting as long as you did, we made the best of it.
I will always love you from the bottom of my heart
Always & Forever
Brittany (your "Lovey")
Sharon fink
July 28, 2008
To my Godfather: I'm proud to have been your god-daughter,you were a good man ,although we lost contact over the years, I don't forget all what you did for myself & family. Love always to you and your family. Sharon Fink(Anderson)
peter baker &family
July 28, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Kris (Chornyak)Reckner and the entire Chornyak family at OLM
July 28, 2008
Cathi and family:
I can share the pain you feel in your heart - Mike was a wonderful man, he will surely be missed - he now joins so many other saints in glory...
You are in our prayers.
Joann Flanagan
July 28, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Robert Smith
July 28, 2008
My deepest sympathy to Romano family. Mike was a good friend, and will be missed.
Bob Smith
Charter Member APPFA
Donald,Vickey,Mike,Alex,Sarah,Amanda Yonkers
July 28, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jim,Sandy,Pat & Molly Ryan
July 28, 2008
Mrs. Romano, Our condolences to
you and your family. Mr. Romano will
be missed here on Rooney Ave. We
will especially miss his daily walks
with Enzo. God bless.
July 28, 2008
DAVE AND FAMILY SORRY ABOUT YOUR LOSS..
Rich Friel
July 28, 2008
Matt,
May the Lord in his overwheming spirt comfort you and your family until the pain of your great loss subsides.
Sincerely,
Rich
Judi Van Vorse
July 28, 2008
Cathi,
As I have already written in the New Comer guestbook i'll be brief. My deepest sympathy to you and yours. I will forever remember the good times and hope that you will too. I will pray for you and your family and see you on Tuesday night. Love Judi
Sarah Yonkers
July 28, 2008
Remember
Remember me when I am gone away,
Gone far away into the silent land;
When you can no more hold me by the hand,
Nor I half turn to go yet turning stay.
Remember me when no more day by day
You tell me of our future that you plann'd:
Only remember me; you understand
It will be late to counsel then or pray.
Yet if you should forget me for a while
And afterwards remember, do not grieve:
For if the darkness and corruption leave
A vestige of the thoughts that once I had,
Better by far you should forget and smile
Than that you should remember and be sad.
By Christina Rossetti
The Poetry Foundation
charles stone
July 28, 2008
rest in peace
William Moore
July 28, 2008
Chief,
You and all your efforts will not be forgotten by those you have served so well over the years. We appreciate all you have done and all those you have served and led so well.
July 28, 2008
John and Maryann:
Please accept our sympathy on the passing of your brother, a childhood friend and neighbor. Time has a way of sneaking by without our ever realizing. Although we haven't spoken for a very long time, we haven't forgotten your family. We will keep Mike and all of you in our prayers.
The Miles Family (Diane, David, George and Lynda)
Denise Boncaro
July 28, 2008
Cathi, Dee, Jim, Catie, Nicholas & Tyler:
You are all in our thoughts and our prayers at this time of sorrow. Mr. Romano was a wonderful person to know.
The Boncaros(Denise, Paul, Danie)
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