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Joseph Romanello Obituary

ROMANELLO Joseph James Romanello, beloved husband of Gene Gasparri Romanello; loving son of Jennie Ro-manello; brother to William (Nancy) Romanello, Gabe (Richard) Funck, and Ann Romanello; brother-in-law of Robert (Clare) Gasparri; proud uncle to Christopher Romanello, Lauren Roman-ello, Alison and Erin Funck, and Elena, Bobbie, and Lindsay Gasparri; and godfather to Elizabeth Enright, left this earth way too soon Wednesday, November 5, 2008. Joe, who was predeceased by his father James, was born December 4, 1960. A graduate of Greenwich High School (1978), Southern CT State University (1984) and Bridgeport University School of Law (1988) and he was a proud member of the Connecticut Bar Association. Joe worked as a Public Defender in the Connecticut court system, professionally and adeptly giving a voice to those who might otherwise not have one. Joe was a friend and confidant to so many. He will be missed by all that knew him and remembered by so many whose lives he touched along what was, in the end, too short a life's journey.Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, November 7, 2008 in the Castiglione Funeral Home, 134 Hamilton Ave., Greenwich. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10 a.m., Saturday, November 8, 2008 at St. Paul's Roman Catholic Church, 84 Sherwood Ave., Greenwich. Interment will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, Rye Brook, NY. In lieu of flowers, donations in Joe's memory may be made to Danbury AIC Children' s Holiday Fund, 145 Main St, Danbury, CT 06810 attn: Howard, Amy or Shiela.

Published by Connecticut Post from Nov. 6 to Nov. 7, 2008.
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15 years. How can it be that you were born into everlasting life so long ago? It seems impossible to me - and at times unbearable. I miss you so much. If possible, I love you more with each piece day. I often wonder what you would think about things - what you would say, how different life would be with you here. Your life mattered to me - to everyone who had the privilege of knowing you. Joe - please watch over us and when it´s our time, please come with dad to take us home.

Ann

Family

October 31, 2023

Dear Joe,
Your memory in my heart will always live on. I still remember our conversations and how fond you were of your family. One day we´ll all be together. Thinking of you and your family with great love.
Debbie Bouchard

Debbie Bouchard

Friend

November 2, 2022

Dear Joe,

It' amazing that you have been gone 14 years. I miss and think of you every day. Such fun times we could have had, parties, vacations, we would have a great time! Love you forever my baby brother. Your big sis!!

Gabe

Family

November 1, 2022

There are no words to describe how much you are missed. In times of joy I think of you, in times of sorrow I think of you. In quiet times, I think of you. You are my precious brother, and I will always love and think of you. Until we meet again, please watch over us.

Ann

Family

November 1, 2021

I can't believe that it is13 yrs since your passing. I miss you more than ever. Think of you everyday and what fun we could have had in our later years. Till we meet again.
Love you forever!! your big sis Gabe

Gabrielle Funck

Family

October 31, 2021

Your family ♥

October 31, 2021

I still remember the love and joy he brought to the world. At Thanksgiving he bought turkeys for his clients who couldn't afford them. That is the kind of man Joe was.

Bob Field

Coworker

November 7, 2020

I can’t believe that you have been gone for 12 Years! I miss you with all my heart! Wish I could talk to you about what is going on with the election!! It’s wild!! You would be turning 60 this year and oh how we would be celebrating!! Rest easy love to Dad! Till we meet ❤❤❤

Gabe

Sister

November 5, 2020

Another election night coming up - we shared the one when President Obama won his first term - then the next day you left for heaven. I miss you every single day, Joe. My love for you only grows stronger if that’s even possible. Much Love to dad, a belly rub for Meija. Until we meet again. ❤

Ann Romanello

Sister

November 1, 2020

I think about the times I visited Joe and realized what a caring human being he was for all mankind. He would do anything for anybody. I can only guess how many hearts he touched in his shortened life. I know how much everyone misses him.
Much love to the family!
Debbie Bouchard
Xoxo

Debbie Bouchard

Friend

October 31, 2020

You would have been 57 today - I know there would have been a party. Just like dad - you both loved them. I miss you every day - sometimes it still takes my breath away that you left this earthly life. I love you my precious brother. Please send one of your big hugs - if you do I can't promise that I'll let go. Love to you and dad. Until we meet again. ❤

Annie R

December 4, 2017

Happy Birthday in Heaven Joey. I love you and miss you more than words can express. You know what's in my heart - you always did. Thank you for that ❤

December 4, 2016

❤ Always in our hearts...always.

Ann Romanello

December 6, 2015

I thought of Joe yesterday and all of you. I know he is still with us in spirit. Your memories of him will live on forever. May God bless all of you.

Debbie Bouchard

December 5, 2015

Joey, my man. I had forgotten that Dec. 4th is your birthday. But, in reading so many of the comments here, I realize how much you are still, really, alive in the hearts and minds of those you touched. And, you have touched so many! I have a son now, who is he age you and I were when we played street hockey in the parking lot of Boys Club. I wish my son could have known you. We are all better to have known you, Joey. I love you and miss you.

Dean Macri

December 4, 2015

Romanello Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Joey was so loved by so many. His memory will live on with all who knew him especially with his wonderful, loving family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Hilkka and Steven Schulz

December 7, 2012

irene quaglio

December 6, 2012

Dear Joe,
Tomorrow is your birthday. You would be 52yrs young. I can' t express how I feel without you in my life. Not a day goes by that I don't think of you. At times it is so hard . Want to pick up that phone and here your voice at the other end, always laughing and joking around. Miss you and love you. Till we see each other again!

Gabe Funck

December 3, 2012

Joe, there is rarely day that goes by that I don't think of you. You were such a special man and an inspiration to everyone you tried to help....and you were always helping...your friends, your clients. You used to give turkeys to those clients of yours that couldn't afford to have one on Thanksgiving, and you played Santa for all the disadvantaged children at Christmas. I have retired you know...and therefore I get more time to reflect, and when I do, I realize how much better my life is because you were a part of it...hopefully I will be joining you in that heavenly place where you are now....u used to say that as public defenders that was our ticket to heaven--I hope you are right. I haven't always been good. Everyone can't be exactly like you, or we wouldn't be worrying about doomsday prophecies. I miss you so much. Bob Field

December 3, 2012

Dear Joe, As your birthday approaches I think back to the day you came to us. I remember it like it was yesterday! Little did I know at that time what a precious brother and loving friend you would become. I am so sad to think that each day we wake up to the same reality, that our funny, kind, brave, strong, compassionate, loving and generous Joe is not here to hug, to see, to touch. I know you are with Dad - please continue to watch over us until it is our time to join you. We love you Joe - and this Christmas you and dad will be with us in our memory, and in our grateful hearts that even though it was not nearly long enough - you were ours!

Ann Marie Romanello

December 2, 2012

Oh my God, Joe. I miss you so very much. Please guide us. We feel so lost. Your spirit is very much alive in my heart. All my love to you, my friend.

Sheila Lougheed

December 1, 2012

Joe, I know your family's hearts are just as heavy today as they were when you left them. But I know not a day goes by that they don't think about you. You were and still are such an inspiration to everyone who knew you. I know you and your dad are watching over your family until you're all together again.

Debbie Bouchard

Debbie Bouchard

December 1, 2012

For Joe..the love and light that continues because of what you gave to us in this life...and because of the abundant and limitless love we continue to share with you!

Ann Romanello

December 4, 2011

Our precious Joe...today would have been your 51st birthday - cheesecakes and all! I know you are close by, but still we miss your smiles, love, humor, intellect and warm wonderful hugs. I miss you more and more each day...my heart is heavy with sadness from your leaving us but then becomes joyful when I think of all the memories of you, the wonderful you, the you in heaven with daddy surrounded by wellness, joy, bliss and Gods love. Please save a place for us for when it's our time to be with you again! With forever love, your sister Annie

Ann Romanello

December 4, 2011

Joe, Gabe, Willie and I are looking after mom just as you and dad want us to do. Gene has been so kind and loving to her too, which means so much. We miss you more with every passing day...we love you and dad and know you are around us...but miss your hugs, humor and friendship. Until we meet again!

Ann Romanello

May 10, 2011

Dear Joe,

Today would have been your 50th Birthday.
What a party you would have had. I miss you more and more, and still laugh when I think of you and I am doing something, you would always tease me at what I was doing. Today I want to wish you a Happy Birthday in Heaven! You are missed terribly! Have a great one!

Love Gabe

Gabe Funck

December 4, 2010

I remember well, 50 years ago today when you came into this world..I love and miss you more than you can imagine my precious brother.

Annie Romanello

December 4, 2010

Dear Joe,

I know how much Gene, Ann and your family have missed you. You gave such a large part of yourself while you here with them. I know they find comfort from the strong bond and love you all had for each other. May all the great memories that remain with your family and friends never fade away. You were very special, not only to them, but to all of us too! Happy Birthday!

Debbie Bouchard

Debbie Bouchard

December 1, 2010

Joe, We miss you so much. Danbury is not the same without your smiling face. Happy birthday!

Kim

December 4, 2009

Dear Joey,

I think of you all the time. I want to pick up the phone and hear your voice and talk about anything and everything. As I look over the pictures of Alison at her wedding, and how proud you were of her at getting engaged and looking forward to dancing with her at her wedding. I am saddened. But keep going and think of what could have been. Miss you very much and will love you always.

Your big sis

June 12, 2009

Dear Gene, Ann and Family:

I just learned of Joe's passing. Please accept my condolences. I know that each day is difficult, but we miss our loved ones most during the holiday season. May you find comfort in the many happy memories you made together.

I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.

Christine Desser (Dietl)

December 30, 2008

Merry Christmas in heaven, Joe!
We miss you and dad so much, will love you always, and still cannot believe that you are not with us this day, one of your favorites. But then again, you enjoyed every day, lived life to the fullest, and brought joy to all who knew you every day of your life. We miss you more than you could possibly know. Life will never be the same...until we meet again.
love always,

Annie

December 25, 2008

Happy Birthday, Joe. Wish you were here so we could give you a party and a hug...love always...

Annie

December 4, 2008

To the Romanello family,

My name is Bob Christiansen and I'm from Glenville and I went to school with Joe from Grammer School to high School and with out a doubt he was very funny and he was a very careing person and he will be missed.

God Bless to all of the Romanello Familey.

Bob Christiansen

Bob Christiansen

November 18, 2008

Thank you to all for sharing your wonderful memories of Joe, and for taking the time to reach out to us. Joe truly loved his friends and family, and I believe let us know that every moment that he was with us. Our pain will someday be less severe, but our sadness and sense of loss will always be deep. Our wonderful memories of Joe, along with our faith, family and friends will help us through our grief and loss, until we meet are once again joined with him when we are called home. Thank you all for your love and support during this time. It means a great deal to all of us.

Ann Romanello

November 17, 2008

Dear Cousins Jenny, Ann Marie, Bill and Gabe: On behalf of the Romanello's of New Jersey and Florida, please accept our deepest sympathy on Joseph's passing. He was such a special man. My grandparents, Aunt Louise and Uncle Danny, were especially proud of him. My grandfather loved to go watch him in the courtroom. He always found time for them in Connecticut. Our prayers are with all of you. Love, Trish, Diana, Dan, Louise, Jim and Joan Romanello

Trish Macaluso (Romanello)

November 11, 2008

I can't imagine how hard it must be for your family to suffer such a young death. Please accept my condolences on behalf of the Connecticut Bar Association.
Livia DeFilippis Barndollar
President, Connecticut Bar Association

Livia Barndollar

November 9, 2008

Dear Gabe and Ann,
So sorry to hear about the loss of your brother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sincerely, Margaret Gasparino McAvoy

Margaret McAvoy

November 8, 2008

Gene,
Our hearts are heavy but full of the love that Joe had for you. We are better people for having known him and will cherish our memories we have of him.

Clare Gasparri

clare gasparri

November 8, 2008

Dear Gene- Richie and I worked with Joe at Danbury Superior Court. I remember Joe's "tie collection" and when he dressed each year as Santa for the children contected to AIC. He was so kind and one of the best people we have known sharing his compassion for others. We were blessed to have known him! We are so sorry for your loss.

Deb and Rich Lindberg

November 8, 2008

Dearest Gene - Please know that your are in our thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry to hear about Joe, but am very happy that we had the privilege of knowing him. He made a difference in everyone's lives. Again, our deepest condolences.

Sandy & Walter Lemekha (Beck)

November 7, 2008

Gene, Jenny, Gabe, Ann and Willy

I am so sorry for your loss. Joey was so loved by his family, he will truely be missed by everyone. He was such a kind, gentle man. He is at peace which he so deserves after all he's been through.

Camille Santora

November 7, 2008

To Joe's wife and Family,

Joe was a very special friend growing up through the years of WJHS and GHS. We had a great group of friends....Joe was always at the center...funny, supportive and always caring. Even after we all went our own ways, he continued to stop by my Mom's house to say hello and keep in touch. Life goes by too quickly.....I was recounting some wonderful memories today with my kids, and said that Joe was one of those people that no matter how much time might go by in our lives, he would always be the friend forever. Remember the Pemberwick days friends....and remember Joe, who was always unconditionally a rock of a friend.

Debbie Keefe (Bobrow)

November 6, 2008

Dear Gene and the Romanello family,
Joe loved all of you so much and he had such a big heart as all of you do. The conversations I had with him at the hospital were always about getting back home to Gene and enjoying time again with his family. That love will always live on. My heart is heavy tonight for all of you. Love, your friend always, Debbie Bouchard

Debbie Bouchard

November 6, 2008

Dear Gene,Ann,Jenny,Will and Gabe,
Your beautiful husband and brother will truly leave a void in this world. I am so truly sorry for your loss.

Michele Speer

November 6, 2008

I went to school (Western Jr. & Greenwich High) with Joe. He was a great friend; kind, generous & funny.

I know he will be missed by his family & friends.

Betty (Zumbo) Kincaid

Betty Kincaid

November 6, 2008

Dear Gene and Romanello Family,
Your hearts must be broken. Joey will be missed by so many people. His laugher and wonderful spirit will be a lasting legacy.
Our deepest sorrow for your loss.
With love, Heather and Johnny

Heather & Johnny Montagnese

November 6, 2008

Gene and all of Joe's family:

How lucky I was to have known Joe for more than twenty years! He was unique -- possessed of a keen sense of humor, unparalleled legal ability, and most importantly and most obviously, a heart as big as the outdoors. Everyone who knew Joe, loved Joe. He loved his family. He loved his friends. He loved his work. He loved his Mom's cooking -- especially her cheesecake! I think more than anything else though, he loved you, Gene. No doubt he was so grateful for the loving care you provided him during these most difficult times.

I will miss my friend, Joe. I am a better person for having known him.

Pat Carroll

November 6, 2008

Ann and The Romanello Family:
My condolences to you and your family for your loss of Joseph. His pain and suffering has ceased.
He is at Peace now with the Lord.
He will be included in my Prayers.
God Bless.

Lou Cacciotti Jr.

November 6, 2008

Dear Joey - I will miss you very much. I know you are finally at peace. I told my kids last night about all of our great times we had together. I told them about the Boys Club and the trips we took playing hockey. I told them about how, later in life, when I needed a lawyer, you didn't hesitate and made it all work. I told them about your love of sports and devotion as a fan. I told them to always cherish the friends they make in their youth. Because the best of those friends will still be there when they are grown up.

I will miss you Joey. And you will never be forgotten. God Bless you. He always takes the best ones for himself.

Dean Macri

November 6, 2008

My beautiful friend Grace Beans

Joe is forever in my heart as are you. i am here for you always. Lean on me.

love forever
Elizabeth

November 6, 2008

Dear Gabe, Rick, Alison and Erin,
Please accept the Alampi family's condolences. May you find a measure of peace in knowing that Joey was admired and loved by so many, for his willing ways and servant's heart.
Much love, Karen & Domenic

Karen & Domenico Alampi

November 6, 2008

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Neil Palermo

November 6, 2008

Romanello Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
God bless you.

Phyllis Robinson Mickle (P.J.)

November 6, 2008

Ann & Family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Zoraida Butler

November 6, 2008

Gene, Ann & Family

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Dina Georgiou

November 6, 2008

Ann and Family,
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Your PB family is here to support you Ann in any way we can.

Linda Tillman

November 6, 2008

Billy and Family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Debbie

Debbie DeLuca

November 6, 2008

I am honored to have crossed paths with this honorable man. He was one of the kindest people I have ever come across during my time working at the Danbury Superior Court. I always admired his ability to find the best in everyone and defend his clients with compassion, zeal and sincerity. Though he was in physical discomfort at times, this never dampened his positive attitude and sense of resolve to overcome. His absence from our courthouse family over the past few years has been glaring, but we all held the hope that he would soon rejoin us. I personally was so looking forward to working with him again, and was devastated to learn he was taken from us. I hope his family can find some solace in knowing how well-liked and respected Joe was by his co-workers. He will be sorely missed.

May he be at peace with our Lord, who I know has set a special place beside Him for this kind soul.

Kim Schneider

November 6, 2008

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