Romanski, James R. Sr.
TROY — James R. Romanski Sr., 78 of Troy, entered into eternal life on Monday, September 9, 2019, at the Albany Medical Center with his family by his side.
Born in Troy, he was the son of the late Edmond Romanski and Mary Mcgrath Romanski Demers; and the beloved husband to the late Catherine A. Mcintyre Romanski. Mr. Romanski served our country with the U.S. Air Force and later dedicated his time to the U.S. Army National Guard. He was a retiree of the U.S. Postal Service after 46 years of employment. Jim was a member of the Polish American Club in South Troy and the Brunswick Elks Lodge. Jim loved to spend time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
Survivors include his children, James (Deirdre) Romanski Jr., Tracy Romanski, David Romanski and Judith (Josh) Warwick; grandchildren, Ryan, Sean and Connor Romanski, Nicole Duclos, Alexander and Austin Warwick; and siblings, Lee Mcgrath, Denise Zullo, Robert Demers, Sharon Gordon, Joyce Supernaw, Robert Romanski and Patricia Docks. He was predeceased by his brothers, Edmond Romanski and Mike Demers. He is also survived by many cousins, nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Friday at 10:45 a.m. in the Wm. Leahy Funeral Home, 336 3rd St., Troy, with Deacon Bob Sweeney officiating. Interment will follow at 12:30 p.m. in the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery. Family and friends are invited and may call on Friday from 9 - 10:45 a.m. in the funeral home. years before moving to Rensselaer. Nessie was a former bookkeeper for Northeast Auto Parts in Nassau and was previously employed by Jimmy Waters at the Nassau Pharmacy for many years. Nessie was an avid quilter and her attention to detail was unmatched; every quilt she made came out perfect. She was a talented seamstress and also enjoyed researching her Scottish heritage. She enjoyed having her morning coffee from Stewart’s and did not miss a day. She was a loving mother and grandmother and will be missed by all who knew her.
Nessie was predeceased by her husband, Francis B. Silliman Jr.; her sisters, Grace Ann Teal and Betty Brandt; and her longtime companion, Fred Hoffman. She is survived by her children, Frank B. (Britt) Silliman III of Colorado, Lisa (Ron) Silliman-french of Denton, Texas, Tonya M. Speckhardt of East Greenbush, and George R. (Sue) Silliman of East Greenbush. She is also survived by her nieces and nephew, Colleen Teal Sheehan, Kathleen Brandt, and David Teal; and her grandchildren, Hayden and Shane Speckhardt and Abigail, Allison, and Arricca Silliman.
A funeral service will be held on Friday at 7 p.m. Relatives and friends are invited to call prior to the service from 4-7 p.m. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Nessie’s memory may be made to the American Diabetes Association, Pine West Plaza Building 2, Suite 204, Washington Ave. Ext. Albany, NY, 12205.
Online condolences may be offered at Mooneyfuneral home.com