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Carmen Romano Obituary
AGE: 98 • Elberon
Carmen Romano, 98, of Elberon, died Sunday, November 22, 2015 at home.
She was born in Adjuntas, Puerto Rico as Carmen Aurea Beauchamp Garrestegui, the daughter of police chief Escaraciola Beauchamp and Elvira Garrestegui. Carmen attended the University of Puerto Rico and upon graduation she taught business and commercial courses at that University for several years. After the outbreak of World War II, she worked at a large wholesale supply company providing supplies to the US Army. It was there that she met her future husband of 70 years, Jim, who was assigned to the Army Air Corps, Puerto Rico. They were married 25 February 1944 and Carmen moved to Jersey City as Jim was sent to the China-Burma-India Theater. Upon Jim's return from the war they lived in Jersey City until 1981 and Carmen held several positions there. She worked for the ABC Paper Company as an office assistant, the Hudson County Welfare Board as an intake specialist, and the Hudson County Superior Court of New Jersey. In that last position she served as the first certified female court interpreter for the Superior Court of Hudson County. Carmen was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She loved music and dancing. She was a communicant of St. Jerome Roman Catholic Church in West Long Branch.
Carmen was predeceased by her husband of 70 years, James in 2014; her parents, Escaraciolo and Elvira Beauchamp and 2 brothers, Luis of Puerto Rico and Rafael of Winter Park, FL. Surviving are her son, Colonel James A. Romano, Jr. (US Army retired) and his wife Candy Grimes Romano of Middletown, MD; her daughter, Veronica Romano of Elberon; her nieces, Teresita and Lourdes Beauchamp of Winter Park, FL; three grandchildren, Candace and her husband Todd Hickman, Alicia and her husband Frank Kalthof and James A. Romano III and 5 great-grandchildren.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit from 2-4 & 7-9 pm Friday at the Fiore Funeral Home, 236 Monmouth Road, Oakhurst, Ocean Township. Funeral Mass will be offered at 10:30 am Saturday at St. Jerome's Church in West Long Branch. Burial will follow at Woodbine Cemetery in Oceanport. For condolences, please visit Carmen's memorial website at www.fiorefuneralhomes.com for condolences.
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Memories and Condolences
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Jeanne & Phil Ragno
November 25, 2015
I am so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing, Veronica & Jimmy and my condolences to the entire family. I used to frequent the Romano home as a teenager & best friend of Veronica. Carmen was a beautiful and strong woman. I was always so impressed that she had such an important position working at the Courthouse while maintaining a family & home at the same time. That was not the common life style in the 50's & early sixties for women. Though I haven't seen her in many years, I have remembered Carmen & family in my daily prayers. Much love to you all.
Jeanne & Phil Ragno
Elsie Mae Maduras
November 25, 2015
Dear Roni, Jimmy and family, We were so saddened to learn of your moms passing. Our prayers are with all of you. I remember, like it was yesterday, the last time our two moms were together. We were all so glad you could make the long trip up to visit. Spending that day with you and Carmen was so special. We love you, Elsie Mae, John and Katie
ALICE SAMPRON VEGA
November 25, 2015
Roni and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of dear Carmen's passing. I remember the years your mom and dad and your brother Jimmy and you were our neighbors on Bright Street in Jersey City. My mother enjoyed speaking Spanish with Carmen. Good memories. I send you many hugs across the miles my friend.
John Menna
November 24, 2015
Roni,
My sincerest condolences.
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