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2023
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Janet Romano Obituary
Janet Romano, age 82, beloved wife to Joseph L. Romano, of Stratford, entered peaceful rest on November 3, 2023 at CT Hospice in Branford. She was born on December 14, 1940 in Littleton, NH and was the daughter of the late Elwood and Stella (Rutkowski) St. Marie. Janet was a file clerk for Stop & Shop for many years before her retirement.
In addition to her husband, Janet leaves her beloved daughters, Jennifer Kondor and her husband, Chuck of Stratford, Gina Connor of Shelton and Maria Rose Romano, and seven loving grandchildren, Michael, Stephanie, Dylan, Melanie, Dominic, Deliah and Emma. She also leaves three great-grandchildren, Anthony Bronx, Rosalia and Maxwell, and two sisters, Rebina Fortin of Milford and Suzanne Waters and her husband Tim of Guilford and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her son, Troy Romano and sister, Estelle Duprey.
A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, November 11, 2023 at 10 a.m. at St. Ann Church, 501 Naugatuck Ave., Milford. Please meet directly at church. Committal will be private. GREGORY F. DOYLE FUNERAL HOME is honored to be entrusted with arrangements. To share a memory, please go to www.gregoryfdoylefuneralhome.com
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Maria
May 19, 2024
I miss you every day. I wish you were here. I love you, Mom.
Melanie Kondor
December 9, 2023
I'm one of Janet's many grandchildren - Melanie, or Miss Melanie if you asked her.
There are not many people who reach their 30s and are blessed enough to have a close relationship with their grandmother like I had and my siblings and cousins had. Let alone my niece and nephews who have gotten to know their great grandmother, Gigi. We all had our own unique relationship with Janet, but today I would like to share a few of my favorite stories and how I will remember her.
Janet was not your typical grandmother but any means. First of all, her grandkids called her Janet by her own choice. She wore bright patterned sneakers, she drove Mini Coopers, she kept up with celebrity and royal family news, and she even learned to use a smartphone in her lifetime.
I've also never watched as much Judge Judy or Maury as I did growing up when Janet would babysit us. It was either, go play in the yard, or sit inside and watch Judge Judy slam the gavel. I recently discovered Tribunal Justice on the FreeVee app which was created by the one and only Judy, and I know Janet would have loved it.
Several of us have had the pleasure of working at Stop and Shop with Janet at some point. I was lucky enough to score a gig working directly with Janet as the "file clerk," which she later helped me upgrade to "scan file coordinator" so it looked more impressive on my resume. We would start our day at 6:30am with a blueberry muffin and a coffee from Dunkin Donuts. We'd hide in her office and talk about the perils of high school life, our mutual coworkers, friends, celebrity happenings, and then eventually start our work day. It was a really cushy job and the boss was wonderful.
Janet and I bonded at work over the years - my siblings and I would buy her crazy sneakers because that was the only way to add personal flair to our Stop and Shop uniforms. Vans that were colored like watermelon slices, tie dyed Converse, and plenty of socks with cats.
Janet had a unique style from her shoes to her home decor to the dishes in her kitchen. She got me hooked on Polish pottery years ago and I've slowly built up a collection, largely in thanks to the birthday and Christmas gifts she'd given me.
My dad tried to teach me to drive manual shift when I was in college. He had Janet's old Volvo S60, and I stalled it at the traffic light on the corner of South Ave and Main Street. Once people started honking, dad took me home and that was the end of that. Later, Janet took me to Stratford Academy parking lot, she had nothing but patience and soon enough I was cruising along in her old yellow Mini Cooper.
Janet always made lasagna for Christmas which I will miss deeply this year. Last year, she offered to share her recipe and supervise Michael, Dylan, and I as we tried to follow along. We laughed a lot that day, I was frantically jotting down notes in my phone while Michael and Dylan meticulously rolled those tiny meatballs and got them cooking. I'll be replicating that recipe for many Christmases to come in hopes it'll come close to hers one day.
I'm devastated to have lost our Nanny Janny, interplanet Janet, my grandmother. She is at peace now, no longer suffering, and catching up with her son Troy and her partner in gossip, her sister Estelle. I'll remember Janet fondly when I lace up my converse, drink my morning coffee from a blue speckled mug, and every day when I'm proudly shifting from 3rd to 4th gear.
We leave so much love and gratitude unspoken. Everything we're saying here today as we celebrate and mourn Janet's life, are things we should say to each other now, at birthday parties and holidays, or just because. So I'm closing out by saying how grateful I am for my mom Jennifer and my dad Chuck for everything they've done this year in caring for Janet and Joe. And sending a big thank you to my aunts Gina and Maria, my sister Stephanie for their support, and each one of you for the role you've played in Janet's life.
Mary Ann Grabiec Tavella
December 5, 2023
I Wish,I wish but now it´s too late I´ll always remember you and your family! Rest In Peace memories will last forever!
Mary Ann Grabiec,Vitka,Tavella
December 4, 2023
So Sorry to hear this Janet lived next door to my Moms when She got married and became a MotherHer Volkswagen Bus and her 4 beautiful children always going next door to my Moms for Cookies! Beautiful family memories that I´ll never forget. Your 1st Christmas in Heaven Joe God Bless you until you reunite with your wife Amen
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Barbara Capone
November 12, 2023
My dear Janet. I have been blessed and am so grateful to be able to call you Friend. Unquestionably, you were my best friend.
Your passing has brought me cause for deep reflection on our years together. I have so so so many great memories of working side by side with you at Stop & Shop. We shared everything, everyday, and cemented an unbreakable bond.
Although time and distance have kept us physically apart, you are in my heart forever.
I love you Janet.
Rest in peace my friend,
Barbara Capone
Jennifer
November 10, 2023
Mom - I'm so sad and sorry you had to leave us. You had some hard times in your life but you were always strong and overcame alot. At least you are finally at peace. I'm really going to miss you being in my life. We had a lot of fun too, leaving great memories behind, and for that I am grateful. Love you.
Donna
November 9, 2023
I remember my Aunt Janet gave me my first ride in a VW Bug ! I probably was about 7 years old. As I recall the car was jammed packed with my siblings and cousins-lol. I don´t remember where we were headed. Foggy memory, but; we may have been pulled over by the police on our way to our destination.
Full circle: Of course in 2016 when I purchased the new VW Beetle I had to pick up Janet at her work place so she could go for a test drive !
Maria
November 7, 2023
Dear Mom,
I'm so grateful for the way I was raised. You were never afraid to be my mother - to put your foot down, to teach me right from wrong, to make sure I did my best. You always let me know I had a mom who cared about me, who believed in me, who was there for me no matter what. Growing up with that kind of love and support made such a difference in my life; it made me who I am today.
My mother was never afraid to voice her opinion or be one to mince words, to put it lightly; but she was always pure in her intentions and true in her actions, and I feel so clearly, so humbly loved. As I go forward, I remember her strength and purity, her fierce sense of pride, her generous heart and sensitivity, her sense of humor, (we celebrated national talk like a pirate day and would exchange silly pirate talk).
Throughout her life, she set us an example in unconditional devotion, taught our family valuable life lessons and never lost her indomitable spirit.
I know Mom is with us now and always. Goodbyes are only for those who love with their eyes, because for those who love with heart and soul there is no such thing as separation. I love you Mom, I know you are with Troy, Grammy, Gramps, Auntie, Gomez, Ripple and Bertie. You knew life without me in it. I haven't known life without you. I'll do my best to make you proud. I love you so much!!!!
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