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JAMES ROMANO Obituary
JAMES JOSEPH ROMANO (Age 82) Foreign Service Officer
On Friday, June 1, 2012, of Chattanooga, TN, died of a stroke at his home. He was born on June 2, 1929 in Hazelton, PA. A Foreign Service Officer who began his career as a Diplomatic Courier following service in the Korean War as a Captain in the U.S. Marine Corps. He travelledextensively in South America as a Courier in the 1950's. He was posted to several overseas missions and served in the Panama Canal; Tokyo, Japan; Khartoum, Sudan; Istanbul, Turkey; Wellington, New Zealand and retired with over 30 years of service at the U.S. Embassy, Mexico City, Mexico. He served in the United States as an official in the East Asian Bureau, Department of State, Washington, DC, as Director, Miami Reception Center and as a Deputy Chief of Mission Coordinator at the Foreign Service Institute. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Adrienne Joan Romano of Chattanooga, and his two sons James Patrick Romano of Chattanooga, TN and Rear Admiral Steven James Romano, SC, USN (Ret.) of Arlington, VA, two granddaughters Stephanie Joan Romano and Elizabeth Ree Romano. Funeral services will be held at Hamilton Memorial Gardens, Hixson, TN on June 6, 2012 at 1 p.m. He is joined in heaven with his daughter Joan Marie Romano, 17 who passed away many years ago. Please send condolences to the family at Chattanooga Funeral Home, Hamilton Memorial Gardens, PO Box 9, Hixson, TN 37343.
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Memories and Condolences
for JAMES ROMANO
June 7, 2012
Steve, Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss…our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Joyce Hernandez and Team (Havelock NC Branch)
Maritza DiSciullo
June 7, 2012
Steve and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about your father's passing. Although no words can truly ease the loss you are bearing, I hope you will find some small comfort in knowing that you are surrounded by many who are holding you and your family in their thoughts.
Chuck Henselder
June 7, 2012
Steve - So very sorry to hear of your loss. My deepest sympathy to you and your family during this difficult time.
Karlene Fernow
June 7, 2012
Steve,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, your mom, and family during this difficult time. May the wonderful memories you have of your father comfort you in the days ahead.
NFCU Dale City Team
northeast region
June 6, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Kevin kavanah
June 6, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
NFCU Mission Valley Team
June 6, 2012
Steve and Family,
Extending our deepest sympathy to all of you at this time of sorrow. We hope your many memories continue to be a source of joy and happiness for years to come.
Karen Jackson
June 6, 2012
My condolences on your loss. I know that he will always be with you in your hearts.
June 6, 2012
Steve,
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss…our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Chris and the Design Team.
June 6, 2012
We are saddened to hear of your loss.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. - The Willow Grove Branch, Navy Federal Credit Union
June 6, 2012
We are thinking of you today as you grieve for your father. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Navy Federal Credit Union, St Marys Branch
June 6, 2012
Steve and Family,
We were terribly saddened to hear about the sudden passing of your father. Please know that the entire Member Research & Intelligence team is standing behind you during this difficult time.
-MRID Division (Delivery Channels, HQ)
Melissa Williams
June 6, 2012
We were saddened to hear of your loss. Fathers are such a big part of our lives, may his legacy live on in you. May sweet memories, and knowing that others care, comfort you during this time. You and your family are in our prayers. Melissa Williams
Donna Lemon
June 6, 2012
Mr. Ramano, We extend our deepest sympathies to you and your family. You will all be in our thoughts and prayers! From the Newtown Road Branch team, Norfolk, Virginia.
June 6, 2012
Memories of love and friendship are treasures to carry with you always. Hold onto your memories, and let them guide you during this time of sadness. So sorry for your loss.
The Saratoga Springs Team
June 6, 2012
With deepest sympathy, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. NFCU Rota Branch Team
June 6, 2012
We are deeply saddened by your loss. You have our sincere condolences on the loss of your father. From the Sasebo Branch Team
June 6, 2012
Please accept our heartfelt sympathy on the passing of your Father.
From, Marvin and Beth Abueg, Team Leader Sasebo Branch.
Laura Litten
June 6, 2012
Steve - My sincere sympathy to you, your mother and your family. I am praying for strength and peace for all of you during the days to come.
Coleen Collins and the Annapolis Mall Team
June 5, 2012
Our hearts are saddened by your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Navy Federal Credit Union Iwakuni Branch
June 5, 2012
With heartfelt sympathy our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, may you feel our love embrace you during this difficult time.
Navy Federal Credit Union Fort Riley Branch
June 5, 2012
Our deepest sympathies are with you and yours during this difficult time.
Renee and Steve Kesner
June 5, 2012
Steve,
It is difficult to lose a parent - they are so much a part of who we are. Please know that the memory of your father will never wane, he will always be a part of the man that you are today.
We send you thoughts of peace and courage.
Headquarters BOTAD Team
June 5, 2012
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. May the peace that comes from the memories shared comfort you in the days ahead. As you grieve, know that we are thinking of you and honoring the memory of your father.
Navy Federal Pace Branch
June 5, 2012
We were deeply saddened to hear about the loss of your father. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Tidewater BOTAD Team
June 5, 2012
We are deeply saddened by your loss, and would like to extend our condolences during this difficult time. You and your family are in our prayers.
Dawn Russell
June 5, 2012
Steve,
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
The Federal City Team
Tony Gallardy
June 5, 2012
With sympathy and prayers from the heart. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. ~Matthew 5:4
June 5, 2012
Mr. Romano and Family,
Navy Federal Credit Union Team Bremerton sends our best wishes. Our hope is that you are all able to celebrate and remember what was truly a GREAT LIFE.
June 5, 2012
Steve, the Millington Branch of Navy Federal Credit Union sends you and your family our heartfelt thoughts and prayers at this time. May you find comfort and strength as you reflect on a long and happy life spent with your dad.
June 5, 2012
Mr. Romano and Family,
Our deepest sympathies during your time of loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Santi Irwin and Navy Federal Credit Union Bahrain Team.
June 5, 2012
Steve & Family,
Our sympathy is with you during this difficult time. May your memories give you strength and help you through the days ahead.
Jennifer, Kristie, Melissa, and the Gulfport Team
Angela Evans
June 5, 2012
Steve, My thoughts are with you and your family.
Linda Nieves
June 5, 2012
Dear Steve,
Our hearts go out to your and your family. May the special memories of your dad carry you through this difficult time of loss.
--- The Suitland Team
June 5, 2012
Dear Steve,
We were so sorry to hear about the passing of your father. May the peace which comes from the memories of love you shared with your Dad comfort you now and in the days ahead. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Lisa, Glenn, and the entire North Florida Team
Julie Day
June 5, 2012
Dear Steve and family, may beautiful memories sustain you during this difficult time. The Washington Navy Yard Team - Navy Federal,offers our condolences.
Sheri Aylor
June 5, 2012
Steve and the Romano Family, my thoughts and prayers are with you. The time we have with family and loved ones is but a vapor compared to eternity. Take comfort in knowing that you know where he is and that you will be with him for all eternity.
June Sanchez
June 4, 2012
Steve, my thoughts and prayers are with you, your Mom, and family during this time of great loss. May you find comfort in knowing your Navy Federal team stands ready to assist in anyway we can.
Michelle Harrison
June 4, 2012
Our deepest sympathies are with you and your family. May you find peace and love in the memories you cherish of your father. Harrison Family
June 4, 2012
To Steve and family,
Although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, just know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May your memories give you strength through this difficult time.
Brenda Williams & the Atsugi, Japan Navy Federal Team
June 4, 2012
To Steve & the Romano Family:
May our heartfelt thoughts bring your family comfort and loving memories bring comforting peace.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Sarah Bainbridge & The Camp Casey Navy Federal Credit Union Team
Tom Gillespie
June 4, 2012
Steve,
I was so very sorry to hear of the passing of your father. Please accept my sincerest condolences. I hope that the support of your family and your fond memories will help sustain you and bring you comfort. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Southwest BOTAD Team
June 4, 2012
To Steve and family: Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May you be comforted knowing your Dad's legacy lives on through you and your family.
Karol Franco
June 4, 2012
Mr. Romano and Family-
May God bless you in this time of sorrow.
Amanda Malak
June 4, 2012
Steve and family,
The Naval Station Norfolk team sends our thoughts and prayers to you and your family during this difficult time.
- Naval Station Norfolk
June 4, 2012
Steve, So very sorry to hear of your loss, he was surely a wonderful person. May you and your family be blessed with an abundance of fond memories to help you through this difficult time.
~Cindy Williamson
Scott Rothert
June 4, 2012
Mr. Romano - No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. We offer sincere prayers and deepest condolences for your family.
Robert Mejia
June 4, 2012
Our condolences too you and your family Mr.Romano From your March ARB Family
Trine' Harris
June 4, 2012
"Steve, at this time of sorrow may these truths sustain you. Your love one will always be a close as a memory, and the GOD of all comfort will always be as close as a prayer. My prayers and condolences to you and your family...GOD bless and take care!!! 2 Timothy 4:7-8."
Trine' (NFCU)
June 4, 2012
The Parris Island team is sorry to hear of your loss, a father and a Marine.
Mira Mancini
June 4, 2012
Steve, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. We are deeply saddened to hear of your loss. ~ Mira, Heather, Alice and the entire Fairfax Branch.
Brian Wright
June 4, 2012
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Michelle Marino
June 4, 2012
Please accept our sympathy as we keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.- The Williamsburg Branch, Navy Federal Credit Union.
Rebecca Nieves
June 4, 2012
Steve,
We are keeping you and your family in our thoughts.
With sympathy,
Rebecca and Vincent Nieves
Wendy Baxter
June 4, 2012
To Steve and the Romano family - all of us here at Navy Federal's Indian Head Branch offer our thoughts and prayers to all of you during this difficult time.
Stephanie Murphy
June 4, 2012
To Steve and the Romano family; The NFCU Dale Mabry Branch would like to express our sympathy with the loss of your father.
Louie Allen
June 4, 2012
Mr. Romano - "GOD has created another Angel." My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Louie J Allen
Navy Federal Credit Union
Mark Berger
June 4, 2012
To Steve and the Romano family; My wife Beth and I would like to express our sympathy with the passing of you father.
Debbi Stamey
June 4, 2012
Steve,
We are keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. Hoping you find comfort and peace remembering happier times.
The Stamey Family - Debbi, Barry & Jen
Anton Johnson
June 4, 2012
Anton Johnson - brother, you're in our prayers, NFCU
Dan Mueller
June 4, 2012
Steve,
I was so sorry to hear about your Dad. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Dan and Cate Mueller
John Masseria
June 4, 2012
We all love you and will miss you dear Uncle Jim. I know that you are now with your beloved parents, brothers, sisters and daughter at God's side in Heaven.
God bless you.
Bobbie Ruce
June 4, 2012
Hello Mr. Romano. Though we never met, I do feel I know you through your son Steve. I am a Navy wife and an employee of Navy Federal Credit Union. You raised a very fine young man who volunteered to serve his country and has given all of us the precious gift of freedom. Thank you for this one of many gifts you have shared. Keep an eye on Steve and give him strength when he is tired. Rest Mr. Romano. Thinking of you safe and comfortable in heaven.
June 4, 2012
With deepest sympathy to the family during your time of sorrow. Psalms 46:1 says: God is for us a refuge and strength during this difficult time and May God grant you the comfort to endure.
Steve Romano
June 3, 2012
We love you Dad. Steve
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