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Albert Romeo Obituary
12/21/1921-4/16/2013
Al was the beloved husband of 67 years to Mary Passanisi Romeo, the Love of his Life. He was proud to have served his country as an army sergeant in the Pacific Theatre during World War II. As a young boy, the son of Antonio and Caterina Romeo (predeceased), he began working as a filet butcher in the family's wholesale seafood business, "A. Romeo Fish & Oyster Company". He was a vital part of the company for 50 years. He worked long and hard hours and after a day's work, his passion and pleasure was to go "fishing." Al was an avid fisherman and the accumulator of an impressive collection of fishing poles, a large number of fishing lures and accessories, and a vast repertoire of fishing stories!
Devoted brother of Mary (Julio) Poggi and Dominic (Vera) Romeo (predeceased), Caring brother-in-law to Joe and Grace Romeo (predeceased), Vince (predeceased), and Ada Passanisi, Joe (predeceased) and Betty Passanisi. Beloved cousin of Stella and Joseph (predeceased) Riccio and Tony (Vera) Romeo (predeceased).
Al was a cherished uncle to Constance Romeo, Charles (Caroline) Romeo, Frank (Gena) Romeo, Albert J. Romeo (predeceased), Joey (Linda) Romeo, Charlene Romeo, Christopher and Christina Romeo, Donna (Al) Ghaufouri, Shaun (Nathalee) Ghafouri, Shirine (David) Mitchell, Sil (Jackie) Poggi, Anthony (Vicky) Poggi, Margaret Passanisi (predeceased) Carmela Passanisi and Dominic (Sue) Passanisi.
He was a "Special Uncle to Evelyn (Joe) Longinotti, Carla (Jack) Silva & Family, John (predeceased) (Judy) Riccio and family, Diane (Jim) Land, Anne Marie (Paul) Aliotti, Gloria (Todd) Cowan. He was a proud Godfather to many.
Friends are welcome for a visitation from 4-7 PM Wednesday, April 24th, at Halsted N. Gray-Carew & English, 1123 Sutter St., San Francisco. A vigil service followed by a Funeral Mass will commence at 10:30 Thursday, April 25th at Saints Peter and Paul Church, 666 Filbert St., San Francisco. Entombment to follow at Italian Cemetery, Colma.
Donations may be given to the "Towers of Strength", in care of Saints Peter and Paul Church, 666 Filbert St., San Francisco, CA 94133 or to Pathways Hospice Foundation, 585 North Mary Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94085-2905 or, to a charity of your choice.
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Memories and Condolences
for Albert Romeo
john morello
April 23, 2013
mary, I remember growing up with you and albie in san Francisco and camping in Yosemite with you. my mom has the picture of you and albie with the indian head dress and you with big nose glasses! when the pony I was riding ran for the barn with my mom running alongside trying to stop him with me yelling "ma! let him go" I loved albie and will miss him so. john morello.
April 23, 2013
Mary Albie was a great man he treated us like his own family rest in peace Albie
love the Soares Family Oliver,Maria Kenny & Timmy
Ken Pignati
April 23, 2013
Mary, Our thoughts and Prayers go out to you during this time of loss. Al was a Wonderful Man, and he will be missed.
With Deepest Sympathies,
The Pignati Family
Maggie Tom
April 22, 2013
Sorry to hear the pass of Mr. Romeo. God Bless him, he will now be at peace.
Jeanne Asdourian
April 22, 2013
So sorry to hear this news. May God bless Albie and hold him near, and may God smile and give comfort to Albie's family.
Nell Morello
April 20, 2013
Albie was a great friend to my husband Joe and I. We spent many hours laughing while camping in Yosemite in the early 50's. He was a wonderful story teller and dancer.
Mary, I'll always remember all the happy times we shared with you and Albie.
Nell Morello and Family
Nick & Pauline Lawrence
April 19, 2013
As we Greeks say, May his memory be eternal."
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