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Obituary : Joseph C. Romeo |
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Joseph C. Romeo A longtime resident of Saratoga, passed away
May 19, at the age of 91. Born Feb. 1, 1918, in Calgary, Canada of parents who
immigrated from Italy, he had one brother and sister. He lived in Calgary where
he married and raised his children until moving to California. Virginia, his
beloved wife of 53 years, preceded him. He will be interred alongside her at
Madronia Cemetery in Saratoga. He is survived by daughter Antoinette Romeo, son
Sandy Romeo, daughter-in-law Cynthia, grandchildren John and David Romeo, and
numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. A master finishing carpenter for 66
years, he was a member of Carpenters Local 405. Joseph remained an active
carpenter, proudly making his copyrighted rocking horses until 2009. He will be
remembered as a kind and loving father, husband and friend, and as a man of
strength, intelligence, and humor. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, May
29, at 11 a.m. at Queen of Apostles Church, 4911 Moorpark Ave., San Jose. In
lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Joseph Romeo Memorial Fund account
at Wells Fargo Bank for a carpentry scholarship. Arrangements provided by
ALAMEDA FAMILY FUNERAL HOME.
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