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Linne Otter
June 11, 2009
I am so sorry to hear about Bobby's death. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers.
Donna Schwartz Class of 85
June 1, 2009
Kitty,
I went to Furman with Bob, and what I remember most about him is he never missed mass on sunday evening with Father Steve. He and Bushwell were always there! I learned of his death today from the Furman magazine and am saddened. You and your family will remain in my prayers.
Curt Andrews
May 28, 2009
I was the Athletic Trainer for the Furman baseball team for four years, and I enjoyed many wonderful times with Bobby during baseball season. We spent hours driving all over the south in team vans. He was a tremendous player, and he also had a great sense of humor and dignity about him. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rocky Hesketh (Pitcher '79-'83 FU)
May 21, 2009
Kitty,Mr & Mrs. Roma, and family,
I am saddened to hear about your loss. I thought of him often over the years and remember looking up to him and admiring his dedication to the Team. Your family is in my prayers.
Jo-Ann Moser
February 11, 2009
Dear Kitty
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Remember, I'm just a phone call away.
Peggy & Jared Fagans
January 1, 2009
My prayers are with you and your family. I told my late husband Gary in heaven to find Bob and enjoy the company of a wonderful man as I had during those travel hockey days. He always made sure I was ok and was just vey caring of eveyone. Most of all his sense of humor kept us all laughing. Kitty, please just take it one day at a time---call me or come down to LBI for some stress relief--I live here now. Anytime, I will be here to just listen or comfort. Time continues but the sudden loss is difficult. Just look forward, I know easier said than done, keep the faith. Bob was a great person! My prayers and sympathy, Peggy
John & Dot Fascia
December 30, 2008
Kitty & Family, So sorry for your loss. I enjoyed playing ball with Bob in Randolph. We both shared the same competive spirit, as I shall remember him as such. Our thoughts are with you and the family over this holiday season.
Craig Baker
December 29, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Lisa Leuzzi
December 28, 2008
I extend my deepest sympathy to the family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I was so saddened to hear Bobby passed away. I attended LHS and often watched Bobby play baseball. He was alway a gentleman with kind smile.
Dede McMenamy
December 28, 2008
Bob Roma was a team manager for many years within the New Jersey Colonials travel hockey organization. He was a conscientious and passionate manager for his son Ricky's team and a valuable asset to the Colonials. He coached on our Spring league teams and was extrememely well liked. On behalf of the New Jersey Colonials organization, we wish to express our deepest sympathies and condolences to the Roma Family.
Mark Carra
December 23, 2008
Dear Kitty and the Roma Family,
I was deeply saddened to hear about Bobby’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family during this difficult time.
I grew up in the same neighborhood with Bobby and we spent many hours together, mostly playing sports. It didn’t matter what sport we played…Baseball, basketball, football even street hockey on the dead end (Alpine Way) behind the Roma house. We would call everyone in the neighborhood to play. We even had our own sandlot baseball team, playing behind the church off of Northfield Ave. I have many fond memories of Bobby and his love for sports. I remember him showing me the proper way to hold and throw a baseball. We would spend hours in his back yard just throwing a baseball. One summer day Bobby’s dad George got 3 tickets to a Mets vs. Braves game, the both of us were so excited...we were going to see Hank Aaron play! Unfortunately the car over heated on Rt. 80 and we never made it! It didn’t matter to Bobby as long as we got to a TV in time to see the game! Honestly, I just recently thought about Bobby when I attended the LHS 30 year reunion in April. He was a great childhood friend and he will be sorely missed.
John an Sue Locke
December 22, 2008
Kitty and family,
If only we could find the words to express our sadness for your loss.
You and your family are in our hearts
and prayers. God will give you the strength to get you through this tough time, and you have the support of a wonderful family around you.
Bob Mansfield
December 22, 2008
I was so sorry to learn of Bobby's death. I’ll always remember Bobby's smile and his sense of humor. I played a lot of ball with Bobby when we were kids. I'll never forget his speed and his intensity. He was a great ball player, a great teammate and a pleasure to be around on and off the field.
Keeping the Roma family in my prayers.
Pat & Kevin McCloskey
December 21, 2008
Kitty and family, Kevin and I just found out about Bob's passing today.....we are truly sorry.....we do have fond memories of many "hockey games" and tournaments! His kindness and humor touched many lives. We will pray for your strength to guide your family forward.
Mount Pleasant Mounties Basketball, Livingston, NJ - 1975
December 18, 2008
Robert and Best Man Bill
December 18, 2008
Robert, Greg and Bill
December 18, 2008
Livingston High School Yearbook Picture -1978
December 18, 2008
Always in The Right Place
December 18, 2008
You Made Everybody Better!!!
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"Poetry in Motion"
December 18, 2008
The One
December 18, 2008
You Are With Us Always
December 18, 2008
Kitty, Ricky and Robert
December 18, 2008
Rome - Belmar, NJ 1982
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Best Athlete - Mount Pleasant Mounties - Livingston, NJ 1975
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Mount Pleasant Mounties Football - Livingston, NJ 1975
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"Wilbur", "Rome", "How you doin", "Boobs", "NV" and "Herman" - Belmar, NJ 1982
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Nick "Herman" and Robert - Belmar, NJ 1982
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The Three Amigos - 1979
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Robert and his best men
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Robert, Kitty and Bill
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Robert and his mom
December 17, 2008
bill butler
December 17, 2008
Kitty and family-
It was with great sadness I heard of Bobby's passing. I had the opportunity to play next to him at shortstop for a season and gained a tremendous respect and fondness for him. I'm sure it will be his strong qualities that will be the enduring memory we will all hold.
Bill Butler '79
Dennis & Carolyn Pignataro
December 16, 2008
Kitty, children, and Bob's parents,
May you find comfort in your memories of Bob and knowing he made such a difference in people's lives. We are so fortunate to have been part of his "hockey" family for a number of years in the various organizations. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Gretchen & Terry Clark
December 16, 2008
Kitty, Terry and I both have such fond memories of Bobby at Furman. We are so sorry for your loss. Our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Gina
December 16, 2008
Kitty,
My heart goes out to you and your family.
Cheryl D'Aloia
December 15, 2008
We just heard about Bob's passing and Ryan and I are so sorry for your loss our prayers are with you all.
Tom Alesio
December 15, 2008
Dear Kitty and Family,
Just wanted to express my deepest sympathies to your entire family at this time. My memories of Bobby from Furman are a person full of life and humor, and we are all saddened by this loss. Best to you and your loved ones, you are in our thoughts.
Sandra Mordecai
December 15, 2008
Dear Roma family,
My condolences to your family at such a sad time.
I worked on the same floor with Mr. Roma. He was such a nice man. He always said hello and was always smiling. Such a nice man.
Sandra Mordecai
Gateway Newark
Steve Garrison (1st Base '78-'81 FU)
December 15, 2008
Kitty,Mr & Mrs. Roma, and family,
I am so saddened to hear about your loss. I have ofen thought of our time together at Furman and the friends made there. He was the best 2nd baseman I ever played with. He was also the fastest white guy I ever knew. It is a tremendous loss. Know that our family is lifting you up in prayer.
Vassie Ware
December 14, 2008
Dearest Kitty,
On behalf of your Flanders A tennis family, I extend our heartfelt sadness to you and your family. You will remain in our thoughts and prayers.
Tracy Morris
December 14, 2008
Dear Kitty and family
My deepest sympathies go out to you and your family, you are in my thoughts constantly.
Lisa (Wells) Bowers
December 13, 2008
Kitty,
I am so sad for your loss. It's been so long since we've seen each other, but I've been remembering the great times we all had at Furman. Please know that you and your family are in our prayers.
peter& jean burrini
December 13, 2008
dear roma famliy
we send our deepest sympathy to you and your famliy,you will be in our daily prayers,
Gail Della Valle
December 12, 2008
Deeply saddened about the sudden loss of Bobby. We were LHS classmates ('78). He was an outstanding athlete, well known and liked by all. My heartfelt sympathy to his wife, children, parents, and Dara. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. May you find comfort and strength in the memories he left behind.
December 12, 2008
Sorry to hear about your loss. Know that you are in our prayers and that God will give you strength through this difficult time and the days ahead.
Love, Sue, Jason & Jessica Roma (John Roma family)
Eileen DiMarsico
December 12, 2008
My deepest sympathy to all of the Roma Family.
Brett Mount
December 12, 2008
I am deeply sorry to hear about Bob's passing. Bob was such a great guy and I will keep him and your family in my prayers. I will always remember him.
Brett Mount
Jeff Stein
December 12, 2008
I am very saddened to hear of Bobby's passing. He was an exceptional athlete - probably one of the most natural and instinctive athletes I've ever known. It's like yesterday - I can remember how exciting it was when he returned a kick-off back in high school. He would zig and zag across the football field, and accelerate like a bolt of lightning. The crowd would roar... Man, he was like poetry in motion.
I had not seen Bobby for about 25 years. But I am sure, if I did, he'd have that warm smile and kindness that I remember and always appreciated about him. He will surely be missed.
My heartfelt prayers and thoughts are with his family.
Debbie and Carl DeStefanis
December 12, 2008
We are so sorry to hear of your loss.
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Steve (Pa) Grant
December 12, 2008
Kitty, I had the honor and pleasure to play baseball with BObby at Furman. I too was from NJ and we became instant friends. what a wonderful guy that will certainly be missed. I didn't find out until this morning or else i would have been there today but please know i am there in spirit. Your family will be in my prayers. God Bless. Steve Grant (Pa)
Jill Clancy
December 12, 2008
Kitty,
There are no words...My thoughts and prayers are with you and your children during this very difficult time.
With Deepest Sympathy, The Clancy Family
The Herold Family
December 12, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you today and always. Bob will be forever in our hearts.
Patricia Bataille
December 12, 2008
We are so saddened to hear of your loss. With deepest sympathy,
Pat Bataille and Dean Morrison
Jim, Camille, Dan, & Pete Diamond
December 12, 2008
Bob was one of the nicest guys we have ever known. We are so very sorry for your loss and are praying for all of you. God Bless.
Jim McCarthy
December 12, 2008
My deepest sympathy to the Roma family. You are in our hearts and prayers. There is a special mass and prayer service today in Tampa led by the Fransician Sisters in honor of Bobby.
Nancy Pezza
December 12, 2008
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Nancy Pezza (Aunt Maggie Roma's sister)
Marie Rafanello
December 12, 2008
With deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Ben & Marie Rafanello, (FL)
Charlie Fusari
December 12, 2008
Words cannot properly express the sorrow and ache I feel in my heart at the news of Bobby Roma’s passing. It is too difficult to comprehend. Bobby first touched my heart and soul some 33 years ago while we learned how to properly turn a double play together on the baseball diamond at Livingston High School. He was so much better than me…quicker hands, quicker turn and better instinct. And it challenged me to be a better ballplayer than I ever would have been. We had some amazing years together on and off the field and the intense memories of those years are embedded into the fabric of my soul, and always will be. Bobby Roma was so much more than a great athlete, he was a great friend to those that he “ran” with. He was the guy with the class, the respect and the sensitivity toward others. Bobby Roma was the guy whose lunch table you always wanted to sit at, whether you were a guy or a girl! He was the guy you always wanted to be around. I was one of the lucky ones to have had that opportunity in my youth so many times. Being childhood friends with Bobby Roma made me a better person and I will be forever grateful for that. See you on the other side “Rome” and keep a spot open for me at your lunch table.
With a very heavy heart,
Tom Mastrangelo
December 11, 2008
We are very sorry to hear about the loss of Bobby Roma. God Bless him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you through this difficult time.
Tom and Debbie Mastrangelo
Chris , Michael and Brittney
Janice & Nelson Hidalgo
December 11, 2008
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
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December 11, 2008
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Patrice Farris
December 11, 2008
Please accept our deepest sympathy during this difficult time.
The Farris Family
Michael Reichman
December 11, 2008
I am very sorry to hear about the loss of Bob. He will be missed. I worked with him for many years in public accounting and considered him a good friend.
Sue McNamara Scheideler
December 11, 2008
Kitty, Ricky, Kirsten and Mike,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Love,
Sue, Gregg, Glenn, Kara and Keith Scheideler
Frances and Gib McEachran
December 11, 2008
Kitty
Gib and I have such wonderful memories of you and Bob at Furman. Especially Woodwinds apartments and baseball games! We are so sad and wish we could be there this weekend. Please know we will be there in spirit and praying for you and your family.
Toni and David Branch
December 11, 2008
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of sorrow.
John and Delia Harmon
December 11, 2008
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Paul Della Valle
December 11, 2008
I was so saddend to here of Bobby s passing . We were teamates at Lvingston HS.I always knew if it was hit near him it was a sure out. In between innings we always found something to smile or laugh about. I m sure your in heaven already stapping on your cleats for a new season . We on earth will miss you and one day our team will reunite again, till then lay off the change up and always keep the glove down
The Giordano Family
December 11, 2008
You are in our thoughts and prayers . . . God Bless.
James Piper
December 11, 2008
To Kitty, Ricky, Kirsten and Michael. I was saddened to hear about Uncle Bobby's passing. My deepest sympathies go out to you all at this time of sorrow. May God be with you and bless you
Angela Brandli
December 11, 2008
Our heart felt thoughts and prayers are with you. May your fond memories bring you comfort and peace.
Love Cousin Angela and Family
Caroline & Guido Diaz
December 11, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Steve O'Neill
December 11, 2008
Kitty, Mr. & Mrs. Roma, and Dara,
I send my heartfelt sympathies and hope that your sadness will eventually be tempered by fond memories. I am sorry that I cannot be there Friday and Saturday. I remember Bob as a loyal friend, a fun-loving guy, and a champion on the ball field. He will be missed by his friends from Furman.
Steve Coleman
December 11, 2008
God be with the Roma family.
ANNE CAFERO
December 11, 2008
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy on the passing of your husband Robert.
May God give you strength at this difficult time. You are in my prayers.
Anne Cafero
Fred Levy
December 11, 2008
To Robert's family we send our deepest sympathies. We have worked with Robert many years now and have appreciated his intelligence, warmth and humor. We will miss him. The Olshan Firm, Michael Fox & Fred Levy.
lori goodridge
December 11, 2008
Kitty, I am so very sorry about Bobby's death. Words could never tell you how sad this makes me. I only wish I could be with you at this very difficult time. Ashley and Brittany will be there this weekend. When they hug you please know they are giving you a hug for me. I know it has been a while since we have talked (although I keep up with you and your family through the kids), but please know I have always and will always love you.
Ashley Goodridge
December 11, 2008
Uncle Bobby will be forever missed. May peace be with him and my prayers go out to Kitty and the kids. I love you all and I think I can speak for the whole famlily when I say we are all deeply saddened by Bobby's passing.
Mark Fusari
December 11, 2008
My deepest sympathy to all of Bobby Roma's family.
I can remember it like it was yesterday. As the younger brother of one of Bobby teamates of the Lancers Baseball teams in the late 70's. I will never forget what a respectful example of a perfect young gentleman Bobby had displayed for me. I will take the respect Bobby showed of himself in my memory of him and continue to share it through my own life experiences.
I am forever grateful to have known him and will miss his beautiful smile which he shared every time I saw him.
Peace to you now and forever Bobby Roma. Thank you for touching my life.
With deepest sympathy,
Mark Fusari
RICK FREDERICKS
December 11, 2008
I'm so sorry to hear about Bob's passing. He was a friend of mine from little league days.
Sharon Lippitt
December 11, 2008
Kitty and Family
We were sadden to hear of Robert's passing and our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time.
May the love and stength of those around you help you through this time.
With Deepest Sympathy and Love
Sharon (Roma) and Phil Lippitt
(Louie Roma's Daughter and Husband)
Samuel Paglianite
December 11, 2008
Our prayers and heartfelt thoughts are with Bob's family. He will remain in our hearts and minds as the example by which he lived his life.
Rita and Gene Duffy
December 11, 2008
Please accept our deepest sympathy and know that our prayers are with you and yours. Sorry we can't be with you.
naomi and mitchel carter
December 11, 2008
Our deepest sympathy to the Roma family.
Kaki Hinton
December 11, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. With deepest sympathy,
Steve, Kaki, Alex and Cory Hinton (Chester, NJ)
Jared & Eric Calimano, Joe & Lisa Cannon
December 11, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
bruce lancaster
December 11, 2008
As a friend of Bob's from Furman my heartfelt Thoughts and Prayers go out to the Roma family....God Bless
Patricia Roma
December 11, 2008
Wish I could be with you at this time. With Deepest Sympathy and Love.
Mrs. Patricia Roma
(cousin Louie Roma's wife)
Tricia Roma
December 11, 2008
Very saddened to hear of your loss and you are in our prayers.
Mrs.Tricia Roma-Ferreira
& Carla Isabella Ferreira
(Louie Roma's Daughter & Grandaughter)
Micchelli Family
December 11, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Joanne Morrone
December 11, 2008
Please accept our deepest sympathies. May the love and strength of your family and friends carry you through these difficult days.
Chris and Joanne Morrone
Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Roma, Jr
December 11, 2008
Please accept our deepest sympathy. Our hearts and prayers are with you.
Robert and Kathryn (Roma) Winston & Family
December 11, 2008
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Ruthann & Gerald DEZENZO
December 11, 2008
You are in our thoughts and prayers
Briana and Maria Feldhaus
December 11, 2008
We are so sorry to hear about your lost. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Briana and Maria Feldhaus
December 11, 2008
We are so sorry to hear about your lost. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Brie and Joe Rosenbaum
December 11, 2008
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
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