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Dame
November 30, 2024
Always missing you, Pop.
Damian Romano
November 30, 2008
It was a year ago today I heard about your passing Pop. I love you and miss you everyday. Thanks for all you taught me and how much you loved me.
Sienna is 4 today and is still a little runt.
I love you!
Linda
August 29, 2008
Nana misses you so as well as we all do!
Jason Romano
May 26, 2008
Pa,
Its memorial day, and you fought for this country. I miss you everyday, and today,being memorial day, i recognize what you did for me as a grandfather, but also what you did for our country, protecting our freedom. I love you.
Jay
Jason Romano
January 19, 2008
Happy Birthday Pa. Today you would have been 84 years old. I still miss you everyday, but know you are in the comfort of our father in heaven. I love you forever.
Damian Romano
January 19, 2008
Pop, happy b-day! I know this isn't the best way to tell you, but it is a way to show my respect and honor in a world in which is now absent of a great, great man. You will forever be remembered in my heart, mind, and soul.
I love you!
Jason Romano
December 30, 2007
Its been one month since your passing and i still feel empty without you alive in my life. I'll be thinking of you today when i watch the Packers. (and cowboys too!)
Miss you so much.
Linda Peacock
December 27, 2007
Dearest Pa,
You were the greatest father-in-law any girl could have. Thank you for helping me to raise my children into the wonderful men they are. Thank you for always being there for us! I will take care of Mary!
Much Love,
Linda
Sally Roehr
December 12, 2007
Jason, Damian & Chris,
Sorry for the loss of your grand "Pa". You are in my prayers
Your great aunt
Jason Romano
December 5, 2007
Pa,
Hearing about your death came as a shock to me because i couldn't imagine a single day in my life without you alive in it. You were the single greatest person i've ever known. Every memory i have from my childhood has something to do with you. If it was making a little league all star team, you were either a coach, or you were there as a fan If it was hanging out at your house on a friday night sleeping over with the many dozens and dozens of friends who called you their "2nd grandfather" or if it was something i was able to accomplish in my personal life, you never judged, and you were always there. Any sports memory i have as far as watching a game was concerned, was done at your house. When we played with our friends, it was in your backyard, football, basketball, tennis ball baseball, whatever, we played it at your house. You were my grandfather, but you were also my friend, you were my 2nd father, and in many cases you were my first father. You were the reason i loved sports. You are the reason i am who i am today. Your example of love, and grace is one that i want to continue to emulate for the rest of my life. You told me to make my free throws when i played basketball. You told me to drive carefully and slowly. Some thought i actually did drive like a grandfather when i first learned how to drive. I learned how to drive in your brown boat, and drove it around Ravena with pride during my high school years. You loved your wife unconditionally for 60 years and visited her every single day once Nana was bound to a nursing home. You loved in a way i'm not sure i've ever seen from anyone in my entire life. You gave and gave and gave and never asked for anything back. You were also the most selfless man i've ever known. When Chris, Damian or myself ever asked for anything, you never , ever said no. In fact, if you ever were thinking about saying no, you always had Nana to yell at you and tell you to just give it to us anyways. Man you loved us. The bible talks about our lives as a living example of what Jesus was all about, and Pa, thats what you were. You were a living example of someone who loved unconditonally, who gave unconditionally, and who touched many, many, many lives along the way. That is called a legacy Pa, and you left one on all of us. I only pray that my life, my marriage to Dawn, and my relationship with Sarah can be half as good as what your relationship to Nana, and your love for Chris, Damian, Dad, and myself was. Pa, i've wrote it many times in cards, and letters to you, but i meant it then, and i really, really mean it now .... THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING. Thank you for giving everything you had to us. I will miss you more than anything, and you will be with me every moment of everyday, wherever I go and whatever i do. I know how proud you were that I work at ESPN, and i know the last channel you were watching at your house before you passed on was indeed ESPN. Pa, i dedicate the rest of my life to you and your memory. I will love you forever.
Jay
Damian Romano
December 4, 2007
To the Greatest Man I’ve ever known,
You were a man of truth, a man of hope, a man of silence yet a man of passion, a man of love, a man of warmth, a man of pride, and a man of faith.
You loved the Packers, you loved Vince Lombardi. You loved your Italian heritage and the Romano name. You loved this country and actually fought for it. You loved your wife of 60 years and supported her in everything. You loved your son, grandsons, and your great-grandkids. But most of all you loved the Lord. And after 83 years of waiting, the Lord now has one of His favorite children to spend eternity with.
You personified your favorite Bible verse, Matthew 7:12 which says, "In everything, therefore, treat people the same way you want them to treat you.” Everyone who knew you could attest to this.
Three terms come to mind when I think of you Pa,
Encouragement: for always telling me that no one was better than me.
Faithfulness: for always being there when I needed you.
Merciful: for always forgiving all of my misbehaviors.
Pa was the perfect model of what it meant to be a follower of Christ. He was an earthly representation of the God the Father. He was merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abounding in goodness and truth, keeping mercy for thousands, and forgiving everyone.
That was my Pa, the family Patriarch.
Seth Roe
December 4, 2007
Chris & Family,
I don't know what we would have done without our grandparents. We were blessed from the day we were born to have grandparents who were always there. There to lead us with open arms, without judgement, and always offering sage advice.
Our grandparents are called "the greatest generation" and it is easy to see why. When my mom told me your grandfather had passed I did not see a specific moment in my minds-eye. Rather, I received a feeling of hope, comfort and gentleness.
Remembering a man who always seemed to glow and offer a smile to all those he passed. Your grandfather walked this earth leading by example. His words were always genuine, heartfelt and powerful, however it was his commitment to family and his close circle of friends that will continue to influence the way in which I live my life.
As for his legacy...
That is an easy one for me. Just look at you and the way you have chosen to live your life. His devotion and commitment to your journey on this earth will forever keep him alive in all that truly know you.
The man left this world a better place. All my love and sincerest regrets.
God Bless,
Seth & Family
Janet Kessler
December 4, 2007
To the family,
I remember George oh so well, when my son Jeffrey was working for the town durring the summer while in school he would bring him home each day. I remember the kind words that he always had when ever our paths would cross, there was always time to chat.
So I send you my deepest sympathy to all of you.
Rose Dolan
December 4, 2007
Chris, Jason and Damian,
You should be proud to be a part of your grandfather's family. He was a great man with one of the biggest hearts of anyone I have ever known. He will be sorely missed. My prayers are with you.
Christopher Romano
December 4, 2007
Pa,
You are the very essence of what it means to be a man: Faithful, Dependable, Courageous, Strong, Resolute, Loving, Self-less, and God-fearing. I have never met a man like you. Only the Lord Himself truly knows the profound impact you had on my life. Likewise, only God understands how grateful I am to Him that I had the privilege of having you be my "Pa." Its an overused cliche, but you truly were the best of the best! Thank you for teaching me how to live life on "purpose." More with your life than with your lips, you modeled manhood as it is supposed to be lived. Proverbs 20:7 says, "The righteous man walks in his integrity; his children are blessed after him." I am truly blessed because of the manner in which you lived your life. You are my hero! I miss you terribly. Not a minute goes by without my minds-eye seeing your face offering me that smile that truly was divine. Thank you for loving me, and teaching me how to love. The world will not fully understand what it lost on November 30th, 2007; yet our loss is heaven's gain, and I can't wait to get there to see you with that Ravena Green and Gold hat on with arms wide open waiting to teach me a few more lessons! You're the greatest Pa!
Your biggest fan,
Christopher Joseph
Roy Deyo
December 3, 2007
Dear George, I know you are now in a better place. Thanks for always treating me as if I were your son and all that you taught me about coaching. I will miss you for the rest of my life. Your Pal, Roy
Rafaella Dewsbury
December 3, 2007
Jason, Chris, Damian:
Your grandfather was a great man. His presence will be greatly missed. He had such a kind and gentle heart. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Allison & Chuck Wagoner
December 3, 2007
Tara and Chris,We are so sorry to hear of the passing of "Pa" he was a truley wonderful man,you all should be so proud to have your lives touch by such a generous man.Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.May your faith in the the lord and the many many memories you have make this hard time a little easier.Just remember how proud he was of all his family but especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren.
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