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Chris Romeo Obituary
August 3, 1952 - October 24, 2025
Chris James Romeo, 73, of Sweet Home, passed away Friday, October 24, 2025. He was born August 3, 1952, to Irene Luellen (Murphy) and George Romeo in North Bend, Ore.
His family moved to Lebanon when he was five, he lived there until he graduated. Chris remarried in 1983 to his beloved wife, Karen. They loved canoeing at Foster Lake, hiking, and vacations at the coast. He enjoyed watching all OSU sports and MLB, especially the Dodgers. He joined a city "A League" softball team in Corvallis, which won a city title a few years later.
Chris worked at Videx in Corvallis for several years before taking a job at OSU Housing and Dining Services. After working there for 15 years, he retired and they settled in Sweet Home.
He is survived by his wife, Karen; daughter, Katrice; and her mom, Debbie; stepdaughter, Corinna Dwan; granddaughter, Mona; brother, Ron (Karen) Romeo; sister, Cathie (Mike) Anderson; cousin, Gayle. He is preceded in death by his parents; uncle, Dave Hinderlie; aunt, Nita Hinderlie; cousin, Stan Hinderlie; aunt, Helen Murphy; uncle, Jim Murphy.
There will be a private celebration of life gathering for his family and closest friends. Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling arrangements. www.sweethomefuneral.com.
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Jeffrey Cianciolo
November 3, 2025
A good man and a kind soul. I'm sad for my sister.
Sharon & Kevin Detter (& family)
November 3, 2025
We hold loving memories of Chris in our hearts. A wonderful man who was loving, strong and a special addition to our family! We will love you and miss you always. Our deepest sympathies to Karen, Katrice, Corinna, Mona and Chris family during this difficult time!
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