ALFRED ROMANO, SR.

Alfred ( Beau) Romano Sr., born in Syracuse, NY on October 9, 1930, to Alfred and Mary Romano died peacefully in Altamonte Springs, FL on December 11, 2020. Al graduated from Oneida High School, class of 1948, and began his military career immediately after high school. After the military, Al and Anna and their family settled in Montgomery, NY where Al continued many years of service and involvement in the community. A life- long devout Catholic, Al was a member of St. Patrick’s Church/ Our Lady of the Lake Chapel in Newburgh, NY where he served as usher, eucharistic minister and member of the parish council. Surviving are his three sons: Roger Romano of Santa Cruz, CA, Joseph Romano of Longwood, FL, Alfred Romano, Jr. and wife, Geri Galazzo and granddaughter, Giulia Romano of Pine Bush, NY; and his daughter, Susan Kirkpatrick and husband, Steven, of Redwood City, CA., a sister, Lydia Volpe, of Oneida; and many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his wife of 66 years, Anna Cavalluzzo Romano, and two sisters, Esther Siivonen and Josephine Mancuso.

Services are at the convenience of the family. Burial will be in Orange County Veterans Cemetery in Goshen, NY. Memorial contributions in his name may be made to a Veterans organization of your choosing. The Ironside Funeral Home, Inc., 342 Main St., Oneida, is assisting the family in arrangements. You may view obituary and send a message of condolence online at www. ironsidefuneralhome. com.