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Michael Romano Obituary

Michael A. Romano Jr. 69 of Lake Zurich. Beloved husband of Geri (nee Ferraro) Romano; loving father of Cara (Hugo) Ramos, Michael A. (Andrea) Romano and Joseph M.T. (Mary Beth) Romano; cherished papa of Isabel, Emma, Alessandra and soon to be born Angelo; much loved brother of MaryAnn (John) Falkowski and the late James (late Rosemary) Romano; dear son, brother in law, uncle and nephew.Visitation Mon, July 11, 2016 from 3 PM until 9 PM at the Glueckert Funeral Home, Ltd., 1520 N. Arlington Heights Road, (4 blocks south of Palatine Road) Arlington Heights. Prayers 10:00 AM Tue, July 12, 2016 at Glueckert Funeral Home to St. Francis de Sales, 135 Buesching Road, Lake Zurich, IL for mass at 11:00 AM. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to CJD Foundation P.O. Box 5312 Akron, OH 44334. Funeral info. www.GlueckertFH.com or (847) 253-0168.

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Published by Chicago Tribune from Jul. 7 to Jul. 10, 2016.

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Kathleen Tourville

August 20, 2019

It was only a short while ago that I found out about Mike's passing. My heart broke. I worked with Mike at EBC for quite a few years. He was my boss. It seems odd to even use the word "boss" when referring to him. Yes, he oversaw many of us at the club. Yes, he was wonderful at what he did. The F&B Dept. was a great success due in large part to him. But it wasn't just his ability as a supervisor that made things run so successfully. Mike was our friend. He was everybody's friend. He knew how to run that department in a manner that made it not so much of a job, but a fun place to be, where we all worked together and got things done. He was so kind, so caring, so thoughtful, so funny. He was truly one of those unforgettable people that left a wonderful impact on whomever was blessed enough to have crossed paths with him. My deepest sympathy to his family, of which he spoke so often and so proudly. The world is a better place....because Mike was in it.

Robert LePitre

June 4, 2017

I am heartbroken. I was at EBC when Mike went through his first bypass surgeries. He came back and lived. I say that because he had a heart of gold and made all that knew him - love him. Just a truly good man who mentored me when most would have just walked away. I love Mike because he was and is the best of what people should be. God Bless you Mike and Family!!!
Love,
Bob

Francis & Patty Frain

September 27, 2016

Just this morning I ran into a fellow classmate and he told me about Michaels death. Mike and I re-connected after many years while at East Bank Club. He was a wonderful man who never stopped talking about his great family. He will be missed but the memories will live forever.

Francis & Patty Frain

August 17, 2016

I just heard of this horrible tragedy. I worked with Mike at EBC for 10 years. He had a contagious smile and was a true gentleman. My heart goes out to the family. I'm so very sorry. Sincerely, Caryl Sandroff

Regina Dominican

July 18, 2016

You are being held in the thoughts and prayers of the Regina Dominican School community.

Bob Di Leonardi

July 12, 2016

Upon my father's death decades ago, a wise long-time family friend said to me about my father: "He was the most reasonable man I ever knew." I now pass on that high praise to Mike Romano - a man to whom one could turn for advice and help with any problem and obtain a balanced, thoughtful and helpful solution. He treated those who worked with and under him with quiet dignity and respect; and they truly loved him.

We will all miss you, Mike, but are so lucky to have had you in our lives. You have left Geri, Csra, Michael III, Joseph and your entire family an example and legacy that will last through generations.

May you rest in peace and rise in glory.

Bob Di Leonardi

JOHN RAND

July 11, 2016

HE IS FINALLY IN GOD'S LOVING EMBRACE, WHERE WE WILL ALL MEET AGAIN ONE DAY. MY PRAYERS GO OUT FOR MICHAEL AND ALL OF HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS. GOD BLESS.

July 10, 2016

July 10, 2016

For decades as a member of the East Bank Club, I knew Mike as the most personable club manager- always ready with a smile and a greeting. What to our amazement, when we attended our Queen of All Saints reunion there we stood face to face never after all those years having made any name connections. We had a good laugh!
God speed Mike. Donna De Rosa

Bob Calvaresi

July 8, 2016

Mike and I were inseparable between the ages of 10 and 14. Then in 2010, leading up to the Queen of All Saints 50 yr. Reunion, we reunited and picked up right where we left off !
I will forever treasure our times together from our youth right up until just before his passing.

I love you bro.

Frank DiMaria

July 7, 2016

So sorry
Good friend ,fun guy
Frankie D.

Tom Tuohy

July 7, 2016

Mike was the best. He cared. About his family, his employees, his friends, and those in need. Mike put his heart into everything he did. When you lose someone like that there is a void that is impossible to fill. But there is also a legacy that will go on forever. My thoughts and prayers, and those from everyone at Dreams for Kids, who Mike helped in a big way, are with our friend Mike and with Geri and the entire Romano family. Godspeed Mike

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