Louis D. Romano, JR., 71, of East Bridgewater, formerly of Whitman, passed away after a brief illness on Sunday November 23rd. He was the beloved husband of Christa (Kollner) Romano.
He was born in Brockton, son of the late Louis Romano Sr. and Doris (Bump) Romano. Louis grew up in Whitman and was a 1962 graduate of Whitman-Hanson High School. He worked for over 20 years for Whitman Tool + Die Corp. in Whitman, also Louis part owner of Romano’s Cucina in Whitman. He has been a resident of East Bridgewater since 1986.
Louis served his country in the United States Army, during the Vietnam War and was a member of the American Legion.
He enjoyed his vacation home in Athens Maine, cooking, painting, wood working and being with his family.
In addition to his wife Christa, he is survived by his seven children, Michael Romano of VA, Ronald Romano of TX, Christine Romano of Brockton, Richard Romano of ME, Doris Kaye and her husband Christopher, Lawrence Romano and his wife Michele all of East Bridgewater and Louis D Romano III of Whitman. His sisters, Marilyn McAuliffe of PA and Donna Govoni of ME: also 16 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. He was also the brother of the late Richard Romano.
His funeral services will be held on Saturday November 29th at 10:00AM in the Blanchard Funeral Chapel, Plymouth ST. (Rt 58 @ the rotary circle) Whitman. Interment will follow in the Northville Cemetery, East Bridgewater. Visitation will be held on Friday November 28th from 2:00-6:00PM. Donations may be made in his name to the Disabled Veterans National Foundation 1020 19th St NW - Suite 475 - Washington, DC 20036 www.dvnf.org