1934
Joseph
2022
Joseph A. Romano
October 25, 1934 — August 18, 2022
Joseph A. Romano, husband, father brother, pop, of Arlington Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Thursday, August 18, 2022, at home surrounded by his family, and in the tender care of his beloved wife of 60 years, Margaret K. "Marge" (Kubilus) Romano at 87 years of age.
Born Thursday, October 25, 1934 in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania. the son of the late Angelo, and Theresa Rose "Rose" (LaBella) Romano. Joe was also predeceased by; infant sister, Cecilia Romano.
In addition to his wife he is survived by; daughters, Teresa Kester and her fiancé Greg, Michelle Barron wife of Duane, Marie Sottosanti; brother, Angelo Romano and his wife Diane; grandchildren, Kyle Kester and his wife Amanda, Dr. Jerome Barron and his wife Amber, Erika Davis and her husband Matthew, Nico Sottosanti and his fiancée Lex, Dominique Sottosanti; great grandchildren, Gina Kester, Kendall, and Calvin Davis, Aiden, and Dominic Barron. Joe is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and good neighbors.
A 1953 graduate of St. Jerome High School, Joe was star basketball player and captain of his St. Jerome Team the "Jerries" averaging 25 pts. per game and scored 909 total points in his senior campaign. Joe was inducted into the Carbon County Sports Hall of Fame in 2018. Entering the United States Army in 1954, Joe continued his athletic career playing basketball, softball, and boxing in the Army while serving with the Military Police. Returning home, Joe went to work for the former Atlas Powder Co. of Reynolds, retiring from I,C.I Industries. He was a member of St. John XXIII R.C.C. of Tamaqua.
In retirement, Joe enjoyed trips to the casino, and time spent with his beloved Margie, savoring her cooking. He so enjoyed following his grandchildren's sporting events, and would "lite-up" when his great grandchildren visited. Joe was a Philadelphia Phillies, and Penn State Football fan.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday August 25, 2022 at 11 o'clock A.M. from St. Jerome R.C.C. 307 Pine Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252.
Friends may call on Thursday morning at the funeral home from 9:00 A.M. until10:30 A.M..
Interment St. Jerome R.C.C. Cemetery, Tamaqua Pennsylvania. Military Honors to be bestowed.
Memorials in his name to:
The Tamaqua Blue Raider Foundation
109 West Broad Street
Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
Born Thursday, October 25, 1934 in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania. the son of the late Angelo, and Theresa Rose "Rose" (LaBella) Romano. Joe was also predeceased by; infant sister, Cecilia Romano.
In addition to his wife he is survived by; daughters, Teresa Kester and her fiancé Greg, Michelle Barron wife of Duane, Marie Sottosanti; brother, Angelo Romano and his wife Diane; grandchildren, Kyle Kester and his wife Amanda, Dr. Jerome Barron and his wife Amber, Erika Davis and her husband Matthew, Nico Sottosanti and his fiancée Lex, Dominique Sottosanti; great grandchildren, Gina Kester, Kendall, and Calvin Davis, Aiden, and Dominic Barron. Joe is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and good neighbors.
A 1953 graduate of St. Jerome High School, Joe was star basketball player and captain of his St. Jerome Team the "Jerries" averaging 25 pts. per game and scored 909 total points in his senior campaign. Joe was inducted into the Carbon County Sports Hall of Fame in 2018. Entering the United States Army in 1954, Joe continued his athletic career playing basketball, softball, and boxing in the Army while serving with the Military Police. Returning home, Joe went to work for the former Atlas Powder Co. of Reynolds, retiring from I,C.I Industries. He was a member of St. John XXIII R.C.C. of Tamaqua.
In retirement, Joe enjoyed trips to the casino, and time spent with his beloved Margie, savoring her cooking. He so enjoyed following his grandchildren's sporting events, and would "lite-up" when his great grandchildren visited. Joe was a Philadelphia Phillies, and Penn State Football fan.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday August 25, 2022 at 11 o'clock A.M. from St. Jerome R.C.C. 307 Pine Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252.
Friends may call on Thursday morning at the funeral home from 9:00 A.M. until10:30 A.M..
Interment St. Jerome R.C.C. Cemetery, Tamaqua Pennsylvania. Military Honors to be bestowed.
Memorials in his name to:
The Tamaqua Blue Raider Foundation
109 West Broad Street
Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Joseph A. Romano, please visit our flower store.
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Thursday, August 25, 2022
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Thursday, August 25, 2022
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