Lillian Romagna Obituary

East Lyme - Lillian (Darrow) Romagna, 93, of Niantic, died Sunday evening, June 23, 2013, at her home.

She was born in Niantic, on Oct. 20, 1919, the daughter of Charles and Gertrude (Darrow) Holmes.

She was the widow of Paul Romagna, who predeceased her on Sept. 7, 2001.

Mrs. Romagna had been the treasurer of her husband's business, Locarno & Romagna Construction.

Survivors include a son, Paul Romagna of Groton; two daughters, Joan Glaude of Salem, June Carver of Niantic; five grandchildren, Adam Romagna, William Romagna, Lee Perkins, Lisa LaPolice, Lynn Philemon; and five great grandchildren.

She was predeceased by a son, William L. Romagna in 1981.

She will be greatly missed for her compassion. She endured the loss of a son, husband, and all of her nine siblings with grace. Even in her last days, her concern was for others and was very grateful for the smallest gestures.

Calling hours are from 6 to 8 p.m. today, June 25, at the Thomas L. Neilan & Sons East Lyme Funeral Home, 48 Grand St., Niantic. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Center for Hospice Care, 227 Dunham St., Norwich, CT 06360.

Condolence messages may be left on Mrs. Romagna's memorial page at www.neilanfuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Day on Jun. 25, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Lillian Romagna

9 Entries

tom Concannon

June 28, 2013

Pau; So sorry for your loss, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers

Carol Smith Good

June 27, 2013

My condolences to the family.I didn't have the opportunity to know her ,but she was a Great Aunt of mine.Her older sister Esther Holmes Smith was my Grandmother. May they all rest in peace.

Guy St.George

June 27, 2013

Paul,
Please accept my condolences to you and yours at your mother's passing.

Mike Street

June 27, 2013

Paul I'm so sorry to hear about your Mom. You are in our prayers.
Mike and Linda Street

Mary Anne Alfieri

June 26, 2013

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998

Chappy Chapman

June 25, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Michele Lemieux (Contillo)

June 25, 2013

Adam,
So sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

William Sergiy

June 25, 2013

Joan, June, and Paul, may your Mother Rest In Peace, our Creators arms wrapped around her. God Bless your Family's at this time, and know that your Mother is at peace, in the Arm's of those who have gone before her.....

Alex Papathanasiou

June 25, 2013

Paul,
So sorry for the loss of your mother. My prayers are with you during this dufficult time.

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