Vincenzo Romeo Obituary

Always in our thoughts and prayers.

Always in our thoughts and prayers.

Larry's Aunt

Enzo's family rains in my thoughts and prayer...

Larry's Aunt

Always in my thoughts and prayers.

Larry's Aunt

Army Staff Sgt. Vincenzo Romeo and family remains in my thoughts and prayers. Enzo will always be remembered.

Larry's Aunt

Larry and I were talking about May 6 last night. You remain in our thoughts and prayers. We will never forget Vincenzo.

Larry's Aunt

May your dreams bring you peace in the darkness
May you always rise over the rain
May the light from above always lead you to love
May you stay in the arms of the angels

May you always be brave in the shadows
Till the sun shines upon you again
Hear this prayer in my heart, and well neer be apart
May you stay in the arms of the angels

May you hear every song in the forest
And if ever you lose your own way
Hear my voice like a breeze, whisper soft through the trees
May you stay in the arms of the angels

May you grow up to stand as a man, Love
with the pride of your family and name
when you lay down your head, or to rest in your bed
May you stay in the arms of the angels.

"Lullaby for a soldier"

We will never forget Vin; always missing you.

We will not forget.

Another year has come and gone with Vincenzo and family always in my thoughts and prayers.

What I wouldn't give for one more bear hug or prank from you... looking forward to that one day. Always thinking of you little bro... Love and miss you dearly. xoxo, b

Feel blessed knowing we are forever missing you. That laugh Vin, that laugh. Rest easy soldier.

Your family remains in my thoughts and prayers'
Larry's Aunt
Covington, TN

Happy Birthday Vinnie...

Always in our thoughts and prayers. Rest in peace.

Josipa and Branko Kleva

Vinnie...

Remembering you today on your 7th anniversary and missing you always.

You will forever be in our thoughts and prayers.

Josipa & Branko

Vinnie…

Happy Birthday. Today would have been your 30th. Thinking and remembering you and all the beautiful memories you left behind. You will forever stay in minds and hearts of those who dearly loved you and will go on forever loving you. Just over two weeks ago your best buddy Deni got married. We are sure that from heaven above you were watching, smiling and cheering Deni and Daniela on as they exchanged their vows to spend the rest of their life together.

Thank you for protecting us and the ultimate sacrifice you gave for our country.

Always in our thoughts.
Josipa & Branko Kleva

Vinnie-

Thinking of you lately, and remembering you today. Thank you for your sacrifice, I wish you were still here. I hope Heaven is a beautiful place, it doesn't know how lucky it is to have you there. Miss you always.

You and you family remain in my thoughts and prayers.
Larry's Aunt

Dear Vinny...

Remembering you today on your 6th anniversary and all the beautiful memories you left us with. Rest in peace.

Miss you,
Josipa, Branko & Daniela Kleva

Hello,
We would like to express our deepest condolences and also let the Romeo Family know that we recently sent Care Packages to American troops in the war zones. Each box carried a dedication sheet that includes the name, service information and a photo of your loved one. We recognize that this is a humble tribute, but we wanted you to know that it is heartfelt and made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals in the youth hockey community and beyond. We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of the US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign

Dear Vinny,
Always remembering you and specially today on your birthday. Happy Birthday, and thanks for those beautiful smiles from heaven that you are bestowing on all of those who loved you and always will love you.

Rest in peace.

Vincenzo and his family remains in my thoughts and prayers.

To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Vincenzo Romeo:
Always remembering Vincenzo. "Some gave all."

May 6, 2012

Vinny...we are remembering you on this 5th anniversary and missing you as ever.

Always in our thoughts, hearts and prayers.

We will never forget you.
Josipa, Branko & Daniela Kleva - Whitestone, NY

Happy 28th birthday my little Nuper. We were listening to Bob Marley and thinking of you. I love you so so much and miss you like crazy.

xoxoxo, B

July 11, 1011

Vinny...remembering you today on your birthday and missing you as ever.

Always in our thoughts, hearts and prayers.

Josipa, Branko & Daniela Kleva - Whitestone, NY

Vin-remembering you today and everyday. thank you for your sacrifice, rest easy. miss you.

To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Vincenzo Romeo:
Please accept my remembrance of Vincenzo on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

May 6, 2011


Vinny...on your 4th anniversary we are thinking of you and cherish the happy memories forever.

He who has gone, so we but cherish his memory, abides with us, more potent, nay, more present than the living man.

Josipa, Branko & Daniela Kleva - Whitestone, New York

4 years have passed since you left us Vinnie, and it never gets easier to deal with. They say time heals all wounds, but I don't think this ever will. I miss you with my whole heart, and I think about you everyday, and I will continue to do so until I see you again. Rest easy Romeo, and watch over me please.

Love always, Michelle

Happy Easter in Heaven Vin, miss you more than words can say.

Love, Michelle

Wuts up scrumpy! I miss everything bro, we were like twins, always thinkin on the same level. We had the best times drivin around living in the moment man, nothin is gonna beat those days. Still feels like I'm waiting for u to come home from overseas to hang out. You're my best bud, send me another goose so I know ur listening bro. I need those laughs every now and then!

love Den

Your legacy will forever live on in the hearts of those who knew you and shared in your struggle to protect our country and the ultimate sacrifice you gave so that we can be grateful for what we have. Your family, friends, loved ones and fellow soldiers will stay in my thoughts and prayers.
A Proud Military Mom.

Hi Enzo-

Three and a half years have passed and it's a new year... I miss you just as much as that horrible day in May 2007. Sometimes I miss you so much sometime I feel like I can't breathe.

Everything reminds me of you. Yesterday I was passing your old house on Park Ave and I was thinking of all of us hanging out on the couch on the porch. Today, I walked past a tropical fish store near me and thought how you would have loved to go in there and I would probably have a huge fish tank right now, involuntarily ; ) Also, The Hangover was on and I was thinking how you would have loved this movie. More than anything I am just so sad that I won't get one of your bear hugs or have you bite my head anymore.

It has taken me this long to write something, anything because it still hurts so bad but I am still grateful that I had you in my life for close to 24 years and I cherish every memory.

I love you always...

Remembering you on veteran's day, thank you for protecting us...

I miss you.

Even though this message is a few days late...we were thinking of you on your birtday and wished you were here. Heaven must be much more beautiful because of you Vinny. You will always be in our minds and our hearts.

We miss you.
Josipa, Branko and Daniela Kleva

went to the cimetery this morning and sit by your side , and tears were coming down! its your birthday today ,your 27 TH birthday , i wish you were heare with us, i love you enzuccio i miss you so much , for ever in my heart ZIA.

happy birthday vin, I miss you, love you. You are in my mind everyday, rest easy...

What's up Vin. Still feels like your coming home. I think about it everyday. Wish you were here bro, miss you.

-Den

Thanks for keeping us safe Vin, miss you

May 6, 2010

Vinny...it's been 3 years since you left us...you are not forgotten and NEVER will be. We love you forever.

Josipa, Branko & Daniela Kleva

To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Vincenzo Romeo:
Remembering Vincenzo on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

Vin, I can't believe it's already been 3 years since you've been gone. We miss you so much and would give anything to have you back. God has you in His arms, and we have you in our hearts. May He watch over your family. Love you Vin.

Words can not express the loss your family experienced three years ago. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Larry's Aunt

my carissimo enzuccio,over two years went by, that you left this earth ,and went in paradiso, il dolore nel mio cuore e come se e successo ieri, ma sembra che a un secolo che non ti vedo! a volte quando ti penso fondamente....e penso che non ti vedo piu! mi do un schiaffo io stessa a non perdermi nel dolore! sei per sempre nel mio cuore ti voglio bene per sempre per me sei stato come un figlio,i love you for ever ZIA.

Dear Romeo Family,

Tomorrow is Vinny's 26th birthday. May he have a Very Happy Birthday with all the Angels in the Heaven. We miss Vincenzo very much and will forever remember him.

As always, our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Love,
Josipa, Branko & Daniela Kleva

To the family of Staff Sgt. Vincenzo Romeo:
Vincenzo gave the ultimate sacrifice and will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not let our fallen heroes be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

Dear Romeo Family,
On this sad 2nd anniversary day, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Vincenzo is always on our mind and memories of him deep in our hearts. We miss him very much and will never forget him.

Love,
Josipa, Branko & Daniela Kleva
Whitestone, New York

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Sincerely,
Kenna

Dear Romeo Family,

On this sad day, Vincenzo's Birthday, our thoughts are with you. May Vincenzo have a Very Happy Birthday in Heaven. We miss him very much and will never forget him.

Love,
Josipa, Branko & Daniela Kleva

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Staff Sgt Romeo!

Especially on this day, we honor Vincenzo's sacrifice and the Family and Friends who nurtured him.

To the Family of Staff Sgt Vincenzo Romeo. On this sad anniversary day that we share, I Thank you for your courage and sacrifice. He was a true American HERO.

Rest in Peace

Proud mother of Sgt Joel W Lewis, FT Lewis, KIA 5/6/07, Baqubah, Iraq

There is nothing that I can say or do to take away the pain or bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer you and your family my heart felt condolences. I also offer you my prayers that in time the pain will easy and the memories of your HERO will carry you through each day and night. I want to thank your HERO, for his/her selfless act of becoming a member of the armed forces, his/her willingness to defend the United States of America, all that we hold sacred and for the sacrifice that will forever be etched in the memories of all those who knew him/her. Though tears can never bring him/her back, we hope that our tears express our gratitude for the sacrifice that he/she made and our sorrow at his/her passing. I believe for every fallen HERO there is a star shining brightly up above to remind us of the precious gift we were given.

Your mission on earth is complete and you are now a member of GOD’s Heavenly armed forces. Stand down brave warrior and take your rightful place in Heaven with all the HEROES who have passed before.

I made a special promise to LE RON A. WILSON, a dear family friend who joined the Army with three other friends, one of whom is my son (Le Ron was killed in action on 07/06/07 at the age of 18) on the day he was laid to rest as I touched his coffin, that I would never forget him nor would I forget those that gave their lives for our country before him, with him and after him and so when I came across www.legacy.com, I thought what a great way to keep my promise to Le Ron, so I will continue to leave tributes in each guest book until the day there is no longer the need to leave these tributes to a FALLEN HERO.

REST IN PEACE, HERO, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!

PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Currently stationed in Germany
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)

Thank you for the sacrifice made by Staff Sgt Romeo and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!

With deepest sympathy for your terrible loss. Everyone at Operation Jersey Cares feels your pain. We love and support our troops. Vincenzo may be gone but not forgotten!

“Soldier”
Written to Honor the Service of Our Fallen Soldiers

Soldiers write history…they pay the price
Many miles distant, you live the life
Entered the Battle of our own free will
Out of Duty for Country, and we’d do it still

We hope and pray that all will find peace
In God, in the flag, in memories of valor
Gone now, our pride and courage you see
“An Army of One” our motto forever

Willing to risk all for love of our Brothers
We’re still Your Soldiers…and we showed the way
Our Lives too short, now pray for the others
Lived free died Heroes in lands far away

Deep within souls all cherished our Service
We’ll always have what some never know
Courage and Honor, our names forever
Lived life with purpose…just our time to go

We march in the Heavens with Honor and Glory
Missions accomplished we fought the Good Fight
Many years from now…we’ll tell the full story
Until that Day we will live in the Light

Our lives we laid down in a land far away
Still watching o’er you this night and by day
No need to talk…just know we are with you
There in your hearts and we hear what you pray

Yes we are your soldiers
Our lives we laid down
Still We guard o’er you
Still Duty bound

Entered the Battle of our own free will
Out of Duty for Country, and we’d do it still
We’ll always have what some never know
Lived life with purpose…it was our time to go

Dear Romeo family,
Im truly saddened by the precious loss of your son, our soldier. My prayers,heart and thoughts are with you always. Please accept my condolences and deepest sympathy.
My cousin lost her husband Jan 12,2007 in Iraq. I grieve with you also. May God comfort your family at this difficult time.

Dear Vincenzo,
You are my hero. I wish I had the pleasure of meeting you. Thank you for protecting us, our country and our freedom. You will always be remembered.
Rest in peace sweet angel

MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I HAVE JUST LEARNED OF YOUR GREAT LOSS AND WISH TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES. PLEASE KNOW THAT THERE ARE PEOPLE OUT HERE WHO DO CARE AND YOUR HERO WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. HOLD TIGHT TO YOUR TREASURED MEMORIES THAT HIS SPECIAL SMILE MAY CONTINUE TO SHINE. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. GODSPEED AND SEMPER FI.

A PROUD MARINE MOM

I'm a Vincenzo's italian cousin. I haven't never know Vincenzo, when I was a child maybe, but his dead makes me very sad..our family is near you Antonio and Saverina and Bruno and Carmelo.. family Leonelli

We are saddened at the loss of this fine young soldier, a hero. May God comfort and embrace you as only He can. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
In loving memory of our nephew
Lance Cpl James R Davenport KIA 11/22/06

My heartfelt sympathy to the Romeo family in the loss of Vincenzo. I did not know Vincenzo, but my heart is broken and I am saddened for your loss of such a fine young person and hero. May God bring you peace in your heart as you reflect on all the wonderful memories you hold so close. Please know that you are in my heart and prayers. My heart was touched by the many wonderful/beautiful things written about you. Vincenzo you are my hero and you will NEVER be forgotten.
I send each of you a hug from the most inner part of my heart.
Love and Peace
Tom

"To live in the hearts
of those you leave behind
is never to die"
~Robert Orr~

Like a few others here, I too had the great oppturnity to get to know SSG Vincenzo Romeo. Having been his Team Leader and Squad Leader for a period of time, he was someone that could always be counted on, both for a good laugh and in a tacital situation. For the days past that we were in Attack Co. together, I thank you for everything you helped accomplish. While in the Army many people are put together in squads, platoons, compaines, etc, but it is because of people like Romeo that these people are brought together to form a family. You can say that Romeo was a catalyst and he helped forge many relationships that will exist for years to come. I will take part with Manny, Ben, Brandon and the countless others in rembering what Romeo accomplished while he was with us. He was a great soldier, and a good friend to many people. I wish that I didn't have to write this here, but forever Romeo will be remembered for who he was and what he did.

I am deeply sadden to hear the loss of Romeo, I was Romes first Squad leader and served with him the 1st time in Iraq. He has deffintly had an impact on my life and miss him dearly. My thoughts and prays go out to the Family. Love you Vinny

Vinny, I,ll never forget the time you had krueger brand you with your Airbourne wings on your chest! Because of guys like you i get to see my family everyday . i am forever in your debt. I'll never forget you brother, Love Frawley

God bless the friends and family of Vincenzo. You will all be in our prayers.
Thank you Vincenzo for being such a hero.

(In rememberance of Cpl. Joey Cantrell 4-4-07)

I had the honor of serving with Romeo during the first tour to Iraq. We were in the same platoon so we were like his second family. I'm deeply sadden to lose one of my brothers. My condolecense to his family and to everyone that knew Romeo.

A a fellow NJ resident, I noted the flags at half mast yesterday to honor Vincenzo, and I wept for your loss. I'm an Army mom whose son is soon to deploy and I wanted you to know his loss is felt by all of us. God be with you and your family in this terrible time.

Because of brave men like your son we are able to keep our freedoms. Though I did not know him, I am thankful for men like him. He served with honor and courage. God bless your family during this time.

my thoughts and prayers are with you all! to be honest with you of all the guys that left with 520 i never thought it would be romeo. i am so sorry for your loss. there are no words and i know hearing im so sorry constantly cant help ease the pain, just as all of us army wives say you just dont understand what it is like to have your husband/loved one gone until you go through it,so i will not say that i know how you are feel or that time heals all wounds because like i said no matter how heartfelt they dont ease the pain. please just know that romeo was loved by everyone here in tacoma that knew him and will be greatly missed your family, amanda (love you girl) and romeo are all in my prayers. with all the love i can send

Mrs. Shasta Jones,
wife of
Cpl. Jones currently serving in iraq, Romeos little buddy Makayla Saunders-Jones and Aubrey Jones

To the Romeo family, Our sympathy goes out to all of you. God bless Vicenzo and may he have eternal peace. May the lord give your family the strength to get through your sorrow. We all grieve with you for such a brave and heroic man. God bless you all.

A true American hero.God bless Vincenzo and his family.

To the Romeo family: Your son's bravery, courage and patriotism will never be forgotten. You have so much to be proud of - I know we truly are -that we had this wonderful man living among us in Lodi. He will always be our HERO. God bless Vinnie and God bless America. With respect, Jim Ferraro and Marie Pesenti Hillside Place, Lodi

Please accept our deepest sympathy, we did not know "Enzo" but we are proud that he served our country, our state and our town Lodi. Our prayers are with you in your time of loss. Be PROUD for he gives us FREEDOM.

You do not no me, but as a female veteran of the Vietnam War, please know he did not die in vain, he died protecting his falmily and loves ones, GOD BLESS HIM AND HIS FAMILY .

Stand Tall... Be Proud....
Though we never met, my sympathy goes out to you. Hero's never die, they just leave us temporarily. Bless you.

Dear Romeo Family;
Even thow you dont know me, all of my family live back East,Garfield, Hawthorne, I Pray to our Heavenly Father, daily for those that are Bereaved, that God would give them the strength to get through, lift them up, help them to get over the pain of the loss of a loved one, give them the comfort that they need and the will to go on. We are so Proud of your Family Thank you Vincenzo for making our home town's safe Pechy Family.

Having grown up in NJ many years ago and very familiar with Lodi, how do you thank someone for making it possible for me to walk freely in a neighborhood miles away, and for protecting my family, and for laying down his life for someone he doesn't know ? The only way I know is to say quietly in personal prayer, "Thank You, Lord, for sending heroes like Vincenzo to protect us all, and if there is any hope to my Faith, reveal to his precious family a view of the glory of his new home with You"

Best Wishes, Be proud!

My family and I are deeply saddened by the loss of such a wonderful young man and a pillar of the community. While I did not know Enzo personally, my mother tells me that the family lived on our block in Fairview before moving to Lodi.

Enzo's dear aunt Pina and uncle CeCe are long time friends of my parents and I can hardly bring myself to think about Pina and CeCe without being overcome with emotion. I can only imagine how devastated Mr. and Mrs. Romeo, Enzo's fiance', Bruno and Carmelo must feel. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this very sad time. I hope you will find comfort in knowing that your son, fiance', brother,and fiance' was a wonderful, selfless and brave person who gave his life for the "Land of Opportunity".
My husband, George, who met Enzo at a Calabria Club Dinner during the Christmas holidays, recalls Enzo as being a very impressive young man who truly loved his work.
We all came here as immigrants and it is because of people like Enzo that we are able to live in a country where we are free to be whoever we want to be.
Now Enzo is an Angel that will guide and protect all of you in a way that only he could.

May God Bless All of You Always!


With Deepest Sympathy,
Rose Gramuglia Santiago

To the family of Staff Sgt. Vincenzo Romeo i extend my deepest Condolences and up most respect to the fallen hero. I had the honor of knowing "vinnie" throughtout high school,he will be missed . may he rest in peace..

with deepest regret
LHS graduate Class 2001

Our deepest condolences to the Romeo Family

My Deepest and Most Heartfelt Sympathy goes out to the family of Staff Sgt. Vincenzo Romeo, with a Multitude of Thanks for your Brave Young Soldier's Courage, Dedication and Service to our Country and for Freedom.

The price Vincenzo and his family have paid, Will Never Be Forgotten.
May he Rest Safely, in God's Care and may the Peace of God be with the Romeo family.
I am the Sister of such a young hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam, many years ago

"Surely He hath borne our grief,
and carried our sorrows."
Isaiah 53:4

May you find comfort and strength, in the beautiful memories of times spent with Vincenzo.
Quietly and gently, may healing come, with each new day.
You are in my thoughts and my prayers.

To the Family and Friends of this Soldier:
I will stand in grief with this soldier's family to honor him. For every fallen HERO there is a bright star that shines in the evening sky to remind us of the cherished gift we were given – even if for too short a time.
My heart breaks again as I sign yet another guest book of another courageous young soldier who gave their life so selflessly. I wish I never found myself in a position to have to sign another guestbook for the rest of my life, but I promised Brent that neither he nor any like him would be forgotten and so I will continue until the day there is no longer the need.
We lost our son SFC Brent A. Adams on 12/1/05 and it seems like yesterday. I wish so badly there were things I could say to you right now to make the pain you are feeling go away, but I know first hand there simply are no words that will bring you the comfort and peace your heart aches for. Just know that you are not alone. My heart, thoughts, and prayers are with you all as you go through this tragedy moment by moment and as you mourn this loss.
We don't know each other, will probably never meet, but will forever be united in the loss of our Heroes. We have, unfortunately joined a group none of us wanted to join, an ever-growing group of families in this situation. May God grant you peace and strength to get through this and be able once again to smile at a memory rather than have only the tears that flow so easily now. To be so proud of your loved one and so saddened at the same time is a mix of emotions very difficult to deal with as our hearts both burst with pride and pain together.
I am sorry that I never knew your soldier personally. While they can never be replaced, neither will they ever be forgotten. You must trust that sometime, someday the loving memories you have will help to sustain you and help you go on. This courageous soldier will forever be your Angel watching over you all for the rest of your lives. It's what brings me some measure of peace and comfort and I hope it will you as well.
To his family and friends in pain, I offer this comfort: When you find yourself in that dark sorrowful place, think not only of how you will miss him, but instead recall the years, days, hours and minutes gifted to you by his presence. The one thing that cannot be taken from you is your wonderful memories that now will mean more than ever.
If you ever want to talk, I'm only an e:mail away and would love for you to tell me more about your Hero.
God Bless this soldier and family who gave all and God Bless legacy.com for setting up this site where families can so quickly share their condolences and prayers with others like themselves.
Proud Parents of SFC Brent A. Adams, KIA, 12/1/05, Ramadi, Iraq
Pam and Bill Adams, Lancaster, PA

As the mother of a son (my only child) who is enlisted in the Army, I want to send my condolences.

you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever.

Know in your heart that you are a true hero and will never be forgotten. All gave some, some gave all. Rest in peace. You will be missed by everyone’s life you have touched.

To the family, as the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family, friends, and all Americans for the sacrifice of one of your family members for our freedom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find comfort in the loving embrace of our Heavenly Father.