Christopher Romeo

Old Lyme — Christopher Anthony Romeo, 60, of Old Lyme, passed away March 8, 2023. Chris was born June 21, 1962, in Old Lyme, to Armand and Barbara Romeo.

He graduated in 1980 from Lyme-Old Lyme High School, where he was president of his high school class. Chris was a part of his high school’s golf, basketball, and cross-country teams. Chris was a member of the golf team when they won the state championship in 1979. Chris attended Wesleyan University in Middletown, where he received a bachelor of arts in psychology in 1984. Chris then attended New England School of Law and earned his Juris Doctor in 1987. Chris was president of his law school class. He retired as an attorney after 28 years. He then returned to his hometown to be with his father and spent the last seven years working at Lowe’s of Waterford, where he was recognized as a top salesman of the Northeast for several years.

Chris was an avid fisherman, and one of his favorite memories was catching the third largest, fresh-water bass in Florida state history at Lake Okeechobee. He also loved to cook. Chris enjoyed traveling, especially with his family, and traveled extensively around the world. He prided himself in being the “Trivia King,” whether he deserved it or not. Chris was known for his sharp and edgy sense of humor and would “hold court” for hours. He never let political correctness get in the way of a good joke. Chris served his community of Westford, Mass., and was a member of the Board of Selectmen, Affordable Housing Community, Zoning Board, and Board of Tax Assessors. Chris also earned his real estate brokers license in 1988.

Chris is now with his mother, Barbara Romeo, who predeceased him. Chris leaves behind his father, Armand Romeo, with whom he loved sparring about the Red Sox vs. Yankees, as well as politics. He will also be missed by his siblings, Alex (Patrice) Romeo, Susan (Robert) Malestein, and Leslie (Jeff) Edmonds; his former wife, Deborah Romeo; his nieces and nephews, Anthony, Samantha, Lauren, Sophia, Carly, Quinn, Maia and Rowan; and his Lowe’s family.

Chris had a love of language and the history of words and would’ve enjoyed red-lining this description of his life. “The Defense finally rests...” Funeral services will be held privately. To sign the online guest book visit www.fultontherouxoldlyme.com.