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Paul Romanowski Obituary

Romanowski Paul John "P.J." Romanowski, 71 of Lancaster passed away Thursday February 27, 2014 at the Crestview Manor in Lancaster. Born October 6, 1942 in Jacksonville, he was the son of the late Caustic and Helen Hobocienski Romanowski. He was the former owner and operator of Roman's Pizza in Canal Winchester. He is an Airforce Vietnam Veteran, a lifetime member of the Jacksonville V.F.W. and a member of the Knights of Columbus. He is survived by two sons, Brent Romanowski of Cincinnati and David (Amy) Romanowski of Canal Winchester; five grandchildren, Josh, Seth, Matthew, Michael and Alexa Romanowski; and a great grandchild expected to arrive in June; his best friend, Charlotte McCrory; and the mother of his children, Jonetta Romanowski. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister Connie Doubler. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday March 5, 2014 at the Holy Cross Catholic Church, 31 Republic Ave. Glouster, Ohio 45732 with Father Christopher Foxhoven officiating. Interment will be in the Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Trimble where there will be a military graveside service conducted by the U.S. Airforce and the Combined Color Guard Unit. Friends may call at the MORRISON FUNERAL CHAPEL, 6525 S. State Route 78, Glouster, Ohio 45732 on Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. where there will be a wake service held at 7:30. Contributions can be made to the Trimble Textbook and Supplies Foundation, c/o Sandy Gyure, PO Box 187, Glouster, Ohio 45732. A comforting message may be sent to the family at www.morrisonfc.com.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Mar. 1 to Mar. 2, 2014.

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Denese Craig

March 2, 2014

You will be missed, but never forgotten.

Denese Craig

March 2, 2014

To the family, my thoughts and prayers are with you. P.j. was a great man. I enjoyed each and every day I spent with him. Hope to see you all at the services. God bless. Denese (starr) Craig

Kristen Foltz

March 2, 2014

Thinking of you all right now. I remember PJ as generous, fun, and pretty darn cool! Praying God guides you through this difficult time. Love, Kristen, Kevin, and Emma

Barbara & Ed Lamb

March 2, 2014

Charlotte and family, We are so sorry to hear about P J. He was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed. We are unable to attend his service because we are in Florida. Just know you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Ed & Barb Lamb

elisa colley (mcgloin)

March 2, 2014

You are in my thoughts and prayers, David. Your dad was such a sweet man. We have many good memories of talking to him at Romans pizza.

Kim Goodman

March 2, 2014

My thoughts & prayers are with your entire family . Paul worked my dad, Jerry Altier, at 7-UP many years ago & we were all one big family . We used to have so much fun. Daddy , Paul, Phil & Gary were ALWAYS playing jokes on each other. I hope God is ready to have Paul & Daddy back together again!!!

March 1, 2014

My thoughts and prayers to David & Amy and the entire Romanowski family.

Leanne Steiff Adkins

March 1, 2014

My thoughts & prayers go out to David & Amy and the entire Romanowski family.

Leanne Steiff-Adkins

Kim Rheinscheld/McFann

March 1, 2014

Paul was a great boss and a great man! I worked for him when Romans first opened in Canal Winchester, actually trained in Lancaster before we opened in C.W. Taught a lot more than making the best subs ever! Sorry for the loss to the family.

Mark & Sha Burkhart

March 1, 2014

Thoughts and prayers are with you & family Dave & Amy.

Tina Ray-Powers

March 1, 2014

My first boss and truly a very loving man. Some of my best memories in life were made at Romans Pizza. My deepest sympathy and prayers to the family. God Bless

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