Obituary for Philip John Romano
Watervliet – Philip J. Romano, 97, passed away peacefully and went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 17, 2021. Born in Manhattan, he is the son of the late Peter and Genoeffa (Gioia) Romano. He was predeceased by his beloved and cherished wife of 61 years, Ann (Razzano) Romano in 2007.
Phil proudly served in The United States Army during WWII. He worked as a financial manager for the New York State Department of Motor Vehicle Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee for many years until his retirement. He also owned and operated a very successful tax and accounting business. Phil enjoyed golfing, bowling and was an avid New York Yankees and New York Giants fan. He also loved playing cards with his friends. Phil also loved sudoku and crossword puzzles. Over the last few years, he found a new favorite pastime- playing bingo. His greatest joy in life was spending time with his family. He had a great sense of humor and was always ready to tell a good joke. He spread joy and laughter everywhere he went and to all who loved and knew him.
Phil was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. Phil had a close relationship with the Lord and was a Godly example to his family who loved him very very much. He was a caring person and was always willing to help someone in need. Phil had attended Grace Fellowship Church in Latham.
Phil is survived by his loving children, Peter (Joanne) Romano Sr., Suzanne Edwards and Ann Elizabeth “AnnBeth” (Vincent) Cardazzi; his cherished grandchildren, Peter (Amy) Romano Jr., Krystal (Henry) Lampman, Kimberlee Romano and Tiffany Cardazzi; his cherished great-grandchildren, Peter, Dominic, Carmen, Sierra, Henry, Moira and Gideon; his siblings, Eugene (The late Marie) Romano, Mae (The late Caesar) Santorelli and Ann Romano; and sister-in-law, Geraldine Stein. In addition to his wife, Phil was predeceased by his son, Philip Romano; and his brother, Edward Romano.
Those wishing to remember Phil in a special way can make memorial contributions in his name to: Capital City Rescue Mission, PO Box 1999, Albany, NY 12201.
Funeral services for Phil will be private to the family. Burial will be beside his beloved wife in St. Patrick’s Cemetery.
Phil proudly served in The United States Army during WWII. He worked as a financial manager for the New York State Department of Motor Vehicle Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee for many years until his retirement. He also owned and operated a very successful tax and accounting business. Phil enjoyed golfing, bowling and was an avid New York Yankees and New York Giants fan. He also loved playing cards with his friends. Phil also loved sudoku and crossword puzzles. Over the last few years, he found a new favorite pastime- playing bingo. His greatest joy in life was spending time with his family. He had a great sense of humor and was always ready to tell a good joke. He spread joy and laughter everywhere he went and to all who loved and knew him.
Phil was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. Phil had a close relationship with the Lord and was a Godly example to his family who loved him very very much. He was a caring person and was always willing to help someone in need. Phil had attended Grace Fellowship Church in Latham.
Phil is survived by his loving children, Peter (Joanne) Romano Sr., Suzanne Edwards and Ann Elizabeth “AnnBeth” (Vincent) Cardazzi; his cherished grandchildren, Peter (Amy) Romano Jr., Krystal (Henry) Lampman, Kimberlee Romano and Tiffany Cardazzi; his cherished great-grandchildren, Peter, Dominic, Carmen, Sierra, Henry, Moira and Gideon; his siblings, Eugene (The late Marie) Romano, Mae (The late Caesar) Santorelli and Ann Romano; and sister-in-law, Geraldine Stein. In addition to his wife, Phil was predeceased by his son, Philip Romano; and his brother, Edward Romano.
Those wishing to remember Phil in a special way can make memorial contributions in his name to: Capital City Rescue Mission, PO Box 1999, Albany, NY 12201.
Funeral services for Phil will be private to the family. Burial will be beside his beloved wife in St. Patrick’s Cemetery.