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Romeo Sanna Obituary

Sanna, Romeo
Romeo V. Sanna, 86, of Cos Cob, passed away on November 13, 2012 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Greenwich on June 11, 1926 to the late John A. Sanna, Sr. and Julia Vidone Sanna. He was a graduate of Greenwich High School and proudly served his country during WWII with the US Navy. Romeo worked for the Greenwich Post Office for 30 years. He was a member of the Redmen's Association and the American Legion and he marched in all the parades. Romeo is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years Catherine "Lee" Sanna, his son Stephen Sanna, daughters Susan Migliazza and husband John Jr., and Carol Zerbo and husband Joseph, and his grandchildren Catherine Migliazza and John Migliazza III. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a brother John A. Sanna Jr., and a sister Julia Gatto. Family and friends may visit at the Castiglione Funeral Home, Inc., 134 Hamilton Ave. in Greenwich on Thursday, November 15, 2012 from 4:00PM to 8:00PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, November 16, 2012 at 10:00AM at St. Catherine of Siena Church in Riverside. Entombment will follow with Military Honors at St. Mary Cemetery in Greenwich. The family wishes to thank Dr. Walsh, Dr. Brunetti, Dr. Dadasovich, their staff and a special thank you to Erica Palmer his dedicated caregiver.

Published by Greenwich Time on Nov. 15, 2012.
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Thinking of all my Pennella/Sanna friends and relatives at this time....rip

Jude Lyons

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November 9, 2022

My first cousin is Mary Ann Sanna....I have fond memories of the entire Sanna Family and remember Romeo...I am sorry for your loss.....

Jude Lyons

December 2, 2012

I am writing for my Father, Manuel Bonvenuto.
Dear Lee, Stephan, Susan & Carol;
It was with great sadness that I heard of Romeo's Death. I enjoyed his friendly & warm greetings during our impromptu meetings. I will always remember him as an especially good person as well as a good Husband & good Father. My sincere sympathy & love is extended to you all. I will remember him in my prayers. Love Manuel Bonvenuto

Manuel Bonvenuto

November 20, 2012

dear Susan,Carol,Stephen and Lee so sorry to hear of Bud's Passing. the Ryba family extends our sincere sympathy

November 19, 2012

Dear Sue and family,

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with all of you at this time.

The DiTaranto Family.

November 18, 2012

Catherine and family, so sorry to hear of Romeo's passing. May your memories get you through this difficult time. Lucy Capalbo

November 16, 2012

to the sanna family--so sorry to read of bud's passing--used to see him regularly when his cousin, tommy, lived upstairs from me--sincerely, nan pittocco parker--

nan parker

November 15, 2012

Sue and Carol,

So sorry for your loss.Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of need.

Bob and Lisa Klein

November 15, 2012

May time soften your pain and enhance your joyful memories. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
With heartfelt condolences,

Kari Sassu & family

November 15, 2012

To Sanna Family,
We would like to extend our deepest sympathy to you at this sad time, may his memories live in your hearts forever. May he now rest in peace.
Thinking of you.
Fred W. Intrieri
Josephine, Danny, Jennifer and Lisa Colangelo

Josephine Colangelo

November 15, 2012

Dear Lee and family, In the last 40 years and more when ever I met Romeo he always had a SMILE on his face. I known that he still does and wants us to only think of the happy times.

with love

David Hughes, Harwinton, CT.

David Hughes

November 15, 2012

For a man who had silver in his hair, and gold in his heart.. you were a great grandfather to us. We will love and miss you more and more each day.

Cathy and Johnny Migliazza

November 15, 2012

The Sanna Family,
Please accept our heartfelt sympathies for your loss - our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Marisa and Luca Saggio

November 15, 2012

To Sanna Family

Joe and I send our condolences to the family...it was a priviledge to know Bud..he was a great family man and a proud veteran who loved his country...

Agnes and Joe Zerbo

November 15, 2012

Dear Carol and Family,

With heartfelt condolences,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow.

Teri & Billy Corbo

November 15, 2012

Dear Lee and family you have my sincere sympathy. Buddy was a great man and i enjoyed remenising with him about the times he spent in the navy. He enjoyed talking about that. He is with the Lord now and suffers no more. God Bless You Thomas Bentley.

Thomas Bentley

November 15, 2012

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