Margaret A. Romano

Desoto/Orlando~ Margaret Ann Romano August 2, 1938 – September 18, 2018 Margaret A. Romano, 80, of Arcadia, Florida passed away Tuesday, September 18, 2018, peacefully, comfortable and content. She was born August 2, 1938 in Warwick, NY. Margaret attended Delhi University where she met her husband Thomas Romano. Margaret worked for JCPenny’s in Eastern Hills, NY, as a clerk supervisor where she retired after 25 years of service. Soon after retirement she and her husband, Tom, relocated to Arcadia Village, Florida, in 2002. Margaret was a joy to so many and would light up the room, especially when it came to winning something! Margaret loved playing card games and Bingo. Every time she was a winner in Bingo, you would know, as she would loudly scream “BINGO." Her other favorite things, were scratch-offs and lotto tickets, known to always put a smile on her face, and always keeping it a secret when she won. When she played the lotto, she always played numbers that meant something to her, mainly the Birthdays of those she loved. Margaret was famous for remembering birthday’s and anniversary’s and would celebrate with everyone by sending a special card. When Margaret wasn’t playing cards or bingo, she would go out with the girls on shopping trips to Punta Gorda, Florida, making a day long trip out of it. Margaret enjoyed her time with her grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. She would constantly tell all of her friends about each and every one of them, sharing their values and accomplishments. Boy was she proud of everyone, as you could hear it in her voice. Margaret had a great 80 years and cherished all of them. She recently celebrated her 80th birthday with her four children by her side. She was so happy and surprised, saying she would remember this day of the rest of her life. In the end, with family by her side, she died as she lived, by exhibiting her strength and comfort as she took her last breath, and joined her late husband of 55 years Thomas F. Romano. The family would like to extend in sincere gratitude to Sharon Romano, for her dedication and hard work in providing extraordinary care for Margaret. Her love and compassion made it possible for our family to enjoy our mother’s last four years. Margaret is survived by 3 sons; Michael (Sharon) Romano, of Orlando, FL, Patrick Romano, of Lakeland, FL, Dr. James (Patricia) Romano, of Johnson, NY; her only daughter Marcy (Jeff) Kral, of Irving, NY, her brother, Glenn (Barbara) Doty, of Walden, NY, her sister-n-law Marilyn Doty of Villages, FL, her brother in law and sister in law Frank and Judy Romano her grandchildren; Tiffany (Andres) Aguado, Michael (Cassie) Romano, Taylor Romano, Connor Romano, Jake Romano, Joseph Kral, Jeremy Kral, and her great grandchildren; Bryson, Mia, and Luke and all other nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parent’s Marcella & Clint Doty and her brother Steve Doty.

Margaret A. Romano

August 2, 1938 - September 18, 2018