Obituary of John M Romei

Romei, John M. age 90 of Toms River at rest on November 23, 2010. Beloved husband of the late and former Celeste Guarino. Loving Father of John Romei of Pittstown, Alfred Romei of Toms River, and Robert Romei of Pennsville. Brother of the late Salvatore, Orazio and Alex Romei. Grandfather of eleven and Great Grandfather of nine. Born in Serino, Italy, he came to the U.S.A. in 1934 settling in Paterson where he resided for most of his life before moving to Toms River in 1985. He was also close to his late wife's family residing in Italy and always kept in contact with them over the years. He was a Security Officer for the Paterson Board of Education before retiring in 1985. Prior to that he also owned various Barber Shops in Passaic and Bergen Counties. John graduated Central High School in 1942 and was a WW II Army Veteran serving in the American Theater, Asiatic Pacific Theater in New Guinea and the Philippines. He was a member of the V.F.W. Post #10104, Totowa. John will always be remembered as a loving family man and a warm, friendly person who always extended a helping hand to all his family and friends. He will be sadly missed. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral from the Festa Memorial Funeral Home, 111 Union Blvd., Totowa, on Saturday at 9:00 AM. Funeral Mass to follow at St. Mary's R.C. Church, Paterson at 9:30 AM. Interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Totowa. Friends may also call Friday 2:00 - 4:00 and 7:00 - 9:00 PM. For more information, go to www.festamemorial.com.