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Thomas Romano Obituary
WORCESTER - Dr. Thomas J. Romano, 75, of Worcester, died peacefully Friday May 18, 2012 in the Worcester Medical Center, St. Vincent's Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by a sister Marianna LaCanfora and her husband Samuel of Shrewsbury, and his best friend and long time companion Charlotte Adams of Worcester, and several nephews and nieces. He was predeceased by a brother Andrew Romano Jr. and a sister Christine D'Ostuni.
Thomas was born in Worcester son of the late Andrew and Antoinette(Capolicchio) Romano and lived here all his life. He was a graduate of North High School. Thomas was a graduate of Holy Cross College class of 1958. He received a Masters Degree in Education from Clark University, and also earned a Masters Degree and Certificate of advanced graduate study in Guidance from Assumption College. Thomas then went on to further his education and received his Doctorate in Education from the University of Massachusetts in Amherst in 1985.
Thomas was employed in the Guidance Department by the Worcester Public Schools for 38 years. He retired in 1999 from the position of Director of Guidance for Doherty Memorial High School. Thomas was a long time member and benefactor of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel-St Ann Church through his Charitable Lead Unitrust Fund, and was also a benefactor to the Venerini Sisters Retirement Fund for many years. Even after retirement Thomas continued to contribute to many charitable organizations. He was a firm believer in Education and for this reason he established College Funds for all of his 13 nephews and nieces. He was a member of the Educational Association of Worcester,The Massachusetts Teachers Association, and the National Educational Association.
A funeral Mass of Christian burial will be held on Wednesday May 23, at 12 noon in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel-St Ann Church 24 Mulberry St. Calling hours are private. Interment will be in St. Johns Cemetery. The family requests flowers be omitted and contributions be made to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel-St Ann Church Building and Restoration fund. 24 Mullberry St. Worcester, MA. 01604. MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL 370 Plantation St. is assisting the family with arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Thomas Romano
Elaine Palermo
May 22, 2012
Thank you Tom for all the guidance you gave me during my years at North High and the confidence you had in me. Our prayers are for you and your family
Elaine and Pat Palermo
Martin Lobo
May 22, 2012
Our deepest sympathy to you Marianna and Tom's extended family. We know he will be miss by the many who know him, we know what like when when loose some one. Marianna,if you need any thing let us know.
Martin & Mary
May 21, 2012
Dear Uncle Tommy,
We all miss you so much. Thank you for the dolls you brought us! We will cherish them forever!!!!!!
Love Isabel J
May 21, 2012
Dear Uncle Tommy,
We miss you so much! You were SO nice to us! Love Julia
Jerry Capra
May 21, 2012
Prayers from the Capra family in Southborough.
Hope Abisamra
May 21, 2012
As a teaching colleague, I was impressed by Tom's concern for others at Doherty. He will be missed.
Doug Capra
May 21, 2012
Our special prayers for Tom and for the family. We're with you in spirit.
Doug and Cindy Capra
Seward, Alaska
Thomas Vincent
May 21, 2012
Thank you Tom for all you have done for me. From early on in Great Brook Valley thru Junior high and High School at Noth High. You have always been there to guide my in the right direction in my life. May God be with you.
Elaine Baskin
May 21, 2012
Thank you Tom, for your support during my times in the guidance dept at Doherty.
Elaine
May 21, 2012
I worked with Tom for several years at North High School and found him to be honorable in everything he did, especially for others. He truly cared. Lou De Santis
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