Michael John Romanelli

Michael John Romanelli of Aberdeen died Thursday, January 19 at Perry Point VAMC. He was 94. Born in Tresckow, PA he was the son of the late Joseph & Carmela (Mente) Romanelli and husband of the late Antoinette Romanelli who died in 2008. Mr. Romanelli retired in 1980 as a mathematician for BRL at Aberdeen Proving Ground. A pioneer of the first computers of our country he was instrumental in working with the ENIAC. A veteran of the U.S. Army he was an ex POW. An active member of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church since 1953, he served as a Eucharistic Minister and was on their Welcoming Committee. He was also a member of the Toastmasters International. He enjoyed bowling, golfing and walking thru out the city of Aberdeen. An avid baseball fan, he would watch the Orioles and Nationals every night. His greatest enjoyment however, came from spending time with his family. He is survived by his sons, Dr. Ralph Romanelli and wife Glorianna of Falls Church, VA, Richard Romanelli and wife Janet of White Marsh and Dr. Michael Romanelli and husband Steve Hockett of Rancho Mirage, CA, daughter, Carmella Walls and husband Bruce of Bel Air; brother, Joseph Romanell and wife Theresa of Belleville, NJ; sister Mildred Domin of Harrisburg, PA; eight grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. In addition to his parents and wife he was predeceased by 11 of his siblings. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, January 24 at 10:00am at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church. A visitation will be held at the Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home, P.A. on Monday, January 23 from 3-5pm and 7-9pm. Interment with military honors will be in Harford Memorial Gardens. Contributions in his memory may be made to either St. Joan of Arc School, 230 S. Law St. , Aberdeen, MD 21001 or the DAV at www.dav.org.