John-Romanko-Obituary

John Romanko

Fort Worth , Texas

Jul 2, 1929 – Oct 26, 2016 (Age 87)

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BORN
July 2, 1929
DIED
October 26, 2016
AGE
87
LOCATION
Fort Worth , Texas

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Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather John Romanko passed away peacefully on October 26th 2016. John was born to Demetro and Varvara Romanko on July 2nd, 1929 in Toronto, Canada, where he grew up in a Ukrainian community and studied hard at school, graduating two...

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Will see you again John, thanks for helping me out with violins.

To Rose and Family: We were all saddened to learn of John's passing. John was a kind, humble and loving friend. His integrity, character and life-style inspired respect and admiration from everyone with whom he came in contact. He actively supported the LMAR and through his connections and his outstanding talent, provided musical entertainment for many of our LMAR events and activities. He has been missed since moving from the area, but his legacy will forever be remembered by those who...

I too will fondly remember Him as Uncle John. He was an amazing man. My sincere condolences to Aunt Rose, my cousins and their families. Sandra Lonsky

I also will remember him fondly as Uncle John, he was an amazing man. My sincere condolences to Aunt Rose, my cousins and their families.
Sandra Lonsky

One of the most unique 'characters' in my life. I probably would have never taken up violin/viola had it not been for him and he was always conplimentary and encouraging of my efforts in life, whether it was music, hockey, or engineering at General Dynamics and Lockheed. He and my Father both went to Convair around the same time to work on the same project. I'll never forget all those times sitting in his the living room (my 2nd home) playing trivial pursuit with Walter and Terry, with...

Uncle John as I will forever remember him, was both a friend and mentor.We enjoyed years of banter and conspiracy theories initiated by yours truly. My times with him in Fort Worth, Mississauga and Joe T. Garcia's were always enjoyable and learning experiences. The Sixth Floor Museum (an Oswald favorite) Remington, Stereos, Violins and yes that FW Science Fair always came into play somehow. Uncle John was a long distance uncle and figurehead who I truly admired. We shared countless hours...