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Michael Romano Obituary
Michael Romano, Sr., 93, Norridge resident since 1957, U.S. Army WWII Veteran; Beloved husband of Julia "Judy" nee Whisler for 70 years; Loving father of Michael (Betty) Romano and Marlene (Thomas) Lesko; Loving grandfather of Tina Hock, Tom (Tracey) Restivo, Michael (Kim) Restivo, Michael C. (Jennifer) Romano, Joseph (Krys) Romano, Claudia Romano and Brandon Lesko and great-grandfather of Tyler Holt, Christian and Samuel Hock, Mia Restivo, Zoe Romano, Anthony Restivo and Joey Romano. Predeceased by his brothers Joseph, Ted, Raymond and Albert and his sister Phyllis. Michael was a proud and dedicated WWII Veteran and a true patriot who served four years with the 12th Armored Division in Europe as a Sergeant. He was a lifetime member of the 12th Armored Division Association, VFW Post #3579 and Italian American War Veterans. He retired as Vice President from Northwest National Bank of Chicago with 25 years of service. Visitation Thursday Nov. 20th from 3 - 9 pm at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge. Funeral service will begin Friday at 10:30 am at the funeral home followed by a procession to Queen of Heaven Cemetery for interment with military honors. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Rainbow Hospice 1550 Bishop Ct. Mt. Prospect, IL 60056. Info: 708-456-8300 or www.cumberlandchapels.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Michael Romano
November 19, 2014
Dear Julia, I have learned, with great sadness, the passing of Michael. His enthusiastic help with his contributions to the Norridge Veteran's Museum will always be a memorial to his Patriotism.Please extend my condolences to your family. Myron Petrakis
Rita and John Desnick Logan Family
November 18, 2014
Dear Marlene, Tom, Brandon and Family, you are in our prayers. God Bless.
November 18, 2014
We're so sorry for your loss. He was a great and much loved man. May warm memories of him bring you comfort at this time.
Laura (Smith), Valerie and Elise Hudak
November 18, 2014
My sympathy goes out to the Romano family. He was truly a great man.
Joe Raimondi
November 18, 2014
Keeping your family in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. I'm very sorry for your loss.
November 18, 2014
Our Deepest Sympathy.
Jerome & Burnetta Malon
The Staff of Cumberland Chapels
November 18, 2014
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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