Patrick Romano,

Bluefield, VA - Patrick A. Romano, Sr. 91 of Westwood Nursing Home, died Wednesday July 4, 2012 surrounded by his family. Born August 7, 1920 in Iaeger, WV, he was a son of the late Vincenzo Romano and Adaline Talarico Romano. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Bluefield and a resident of Bluefield for the past 60 years. He was a graduate of Bluefield College, Class President, and graduated from Virginia Polytechnic Institute of Blacksburg, VA with a B.S. degree in Civil Engineering. Pat served as an industrial sales representative for Texaco for over 30 years, retiring in 1982. He was a veteran of the U.S Army having served in WW II where he received a Purple Heart. Pat had a great passion for music and was a member of the Army band. Pat was an Honorary Life Member of the Knights of Columbus Council #1404, Bluefield, West Virginia. In addition he was the oldest living “life member” of the Elks Lodge 269 having joined in 1947. He was an active member of the Sons of Italy, and enjoyed music and dance. He played in the Army Band and sang in the Church choir. His favorite musical instruments were the trumpet and violin. He was always first and the last on the dance floor. In retirement Pat enjoyed woodworking and spending time with his family and grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Pat was preceded in death by his wife Bettie Hawkins Romano, sons Gary and Philip Romano, and two brothers, Joseph and Frankie Romano. He is survived by sons; Patrick A. Romano, Jr. and his wife Lynn of Mt Sterling, KY, Kit Romano and his wife Debbie of Shepherdstown, WV, Doug Romano and his wife Renee of Newville, PA, Mark Romano and his wife Vivian of Bluefield, WV and Peter Romano and his wife Debbi of Bluefield, VA, and a daughter Gail Buzzo and her husband Tom of Rocky Gap, VA. Sisters; Judy Kiser of Dublin, VA and Emma Doughton of Christiansburg, VA, 23 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday July 9, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. with Fr. Gregory Lyttle as Celebrant. Those serving as pallbearers will be Pat, Kit, Doug, Mark, Peter Romano, Gail Buzzo, Trey Steckline and Tom Buzzo. The family will receive friends Sunday July 8, 2012 at Mercer Funeral Home from 6:00 -8:00 P.M. A Christian Wake Service will be held at 8:00 P.M. Entombment services will be private. The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, WV Chapter, 1601 2nd Avenue, Charleston, WV 25387. Those wishing to share memories or condolence messages with the family may do so by visiting www.MercerFuneralHome.com Mercer Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the family of Patrick A. Romano, Sr.

Patrick Romano,

August 7, 1920 - July 4, 2012