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Michael Romano Obituary
He was born Jan. 13, 1922, in New London, the son of the late Marco and Catherine (Discordia) Romano. He graduated from the former Chapman Technical High School in 1940. He was a proud World War II U.S. Army veteran serving from 1942 to 1945. He was awarded the Purple Heart and other medals and citations. He served in the 10th Armored Infantry Division and fought in the infamous Battle of the Bulge.
He was united in marriage to the former Anna Gencarelli on Aug. 23, 1947; Mrs. Romano passed away on April 21, 2005.
Mr. Romano was a letter carrier for 30 years with the New London Post Office, retiring in 1977. He was president of the Disabled Veterans Association, New London Postal Letter Carriers Association, New London VFW Post 189, and AARP New London Chapter.
He is survived by his son, Michael P. Romano Jr. and his wife, Karen, of Niantic; three grandsons, Marc and Amy Romano of Old Mystic, Patrick and Jocelyn Romano of Boynton Beach, Fla., and John Romano of Orlando, Fla; four great-grandchildren, Brayden Romano, Kenneth Miller, Olivia and Julia Romano; and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by three siblings, Mario and Salvatore Romano, and Mary DiMaggio.
His family will receive relatives and friends from 5 to 7 p.m. today, Sept. 4, at the Impellitteri-Malia Funeral Home, 84 Montauk Ave., New London. The funeral will assemble at 9 a.m. on Thursday and proceed to a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Church. Entombment will be in St. Mary Cemetery Mausoleum with military honors.
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Memories and Condolences
for Michael Romano
sharon tuttle
September 11, 2013
Karen an Michael,
So sorry to hear of your loss of your beloved father. Prayers to you and your family.
Robert Hartley
September 5, 2013
Romano Family,
I would like to express my deep sorrow for your loss. I remember Mike as a good man with a great sense of humor.
bill and diane meyers
September 4, 2013
Mika an Ann were great people in the new London neighborhood ...their yard was always the envy.....and they always enjoyed their back porch....good people...rest in peace
Tiena Ellis
September 4, 2013
My condolences to the Romano Family. I personally did not know him well, but my husband who is Salvatore's Grandson knew him. He will be missed and is probably dancing with the rest of the family.
September 4, 2013
Dear Family of Mike,
Sorry for your loss, your dad was a real gentleman. He will be greatly missed. Take care. Sincerely,
Linda Bettencourt
Paula Barile
September 4, 2013
Hello Romano family: so sorry to hear of Michael's death. My uncle is in heaven now, the Romano/Discordia family is complete in heaven. My father Sal loved Michael very much. They are listening to jazz together now! Again, so sorry for your loss. Paula Romano Barile and husband Anthony
John Longo
September 4, 2013
Mike was a true Gentleman, never had a bad word to say about anyone. Worked at the post office with him his last few years there. I'm glad that Mike enjoyed a long retirement, he deserved it.
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