Mourning the death of Dominick J. Romano, distinguished citizen and devoted member of his community

Senate Resolution No. 2295

BY: Senator HARCKHAM

        MOURNING   the   death   of  Dominick  J.  Romano,
        distinguished citizen  and  devoted  member  of  his
        community

  WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to
citizens  of  the  State  of New York whose lifework and civic endeavors
served to enhance the quality of life in their communities and the great
State of New York; and

  WHEREAS, Dominick J. Romano of Brewster, New York, died  on  Sunday,
April 12, 2026, at the age of 96; and

  WHEREAS,  Born  on April 9, 1930, in Brooklyn, New York, to the late
Dominique and Virginia (Castellano) Romano, Dominick J. Romano graduated
from Brooklyn Technical High School and Polytechnic  University  with  a
bachelor's degree in electrical engineering; and

  WHEREAS,  In  September  1947  Dominick  J. Romano joined the United
States Navy Reserves, serving during the Korean War  and  was  honorably
discharged in March 1959; and

  WHEREAS,  On  August  17,  1957, Dominick J. Romano married Margaret
"Peggy" Shea and they would remain married for 62 glorious  years;  they
lived  in  Brooklyn  before  moving to Brewster, New York in 1959, where
they became parishioners of St. Lawrence  O'Toole  Church  and  remained
active in the parish and community for over 60 years; and

  WHEREAS,  Dominick J. Romano distinguished himself in his profession
and by his  sincere  dedication  and  substantial  contribution  to  the
welfare of his community; and

  WHEREAS, With a career of building highly productive teams, Dominick
J.   Romano had a variety of roles highlighted by managing an electrical
engineering department at Nestle, Knights of Columbus  insurance  agent,
and small business owner; and

  WHEREAS,  Dominick  J.  Romano's  commitment  to excellence, and his
spirit  of  humanity,  carried  over  into  all  fields  of  enterprise,
including charitable and civic endeavors; and

  WHEREAS,  Committed to giving his time to the community, Dominick J.
Romano was a member of the Knights  of  Columbus,  serving  as  a  Grand
Knight  &  District  Deputy,  St. Lawrence Council, St. Lawrence O'Toole
Church Council & Brewster School  System  Board  Member,  Little  League
baseball  coach,  Cemetery  Inventory, SCORE, Cooperative Extension, and
Putnam Hospital Building Committee; and

  WHEREAS, Dominick J. Romano loved spending  time  with  his  beloved
wife  Peggy,  his  brothers,  sister  and  in-laws,  collecting  stamps,
bowling, golfing, fishing, music, traveling, entertainment, and most  of
all his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren; and

  WHEREAS,  Dominick  J. Romano was a lifelong learner, whether diving
into a thought-provoking book, exploring  a  new  idea  or  engaging  in
lively conversation, he found joy in learning and sharing knowledge with
others;  a  natural  storyteller,  he  had a remarkable ability to bring
experiences  to  life infusing his zest for life into everything he did;
and

  WHEREAS,  Dominick  J.  Romano's  life  was  marked  by  generosity,
patience, and an enduring love for his family and community; and

  WHEREAS,  Dominick  J.  Romano  is  predeceased  by his beloved wife
Peggy; his two brothers; and his sister; he  is  survived  by  his  five
children, Paul Romano and his wife Tracy, John Romano, Thomas Romano and
his wife Karen, Ann Romano, and Mary Zoeller and her husband Thomas; his
ten grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren; and

  WHEREAS,  Armed  with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a sense of
compassion, Dominick J. Romano leaves behind a legacy  which  will  long
endure the passage of time and will remain as a comforting memory to all
he served and befriended; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
mourn the death of Dominick J. Romano, distinguished citizen and devoted
member of his community; and be it further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to the family of Dominick J. Romano.