Dorothy M. Romano
November 10, 1946 - January 27, 2020
Dorothy M. Romano, age 73, of New Castle, DE, passed away at Christiana Hospital on Monday, January 27, 2020.
Born in Wilmington, DE on November 10, 1946, she was a daughter of the late John A. and Dorothy M. (Hayman) Hunter, Sr. Dorothy dedicated her life to her family as a loving and talented homemaker.
A friend to the community, she was a life member of the Holloway Terrace Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary and the Terrace Athletic Club. Dorothy was an avid shuffleboard player and was a member of the Police, Fire, Rod and Gun Club. She enjoyed the summertime and sunbathing in her swimming pool. Above all, Dorothy will be remembered as a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.
She is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, Wayne Romano, Sr.; children, Wayne Romano, Jr. (Jenny) of Wilmington, DE, Michael Romano (MaryBeth) of Newark, DE, Stephanie Bowers (Brent) of Wilmington, DE and Joseph Romano (Nicole) of Dover, DE; siblings, John Hunter (Sharon) of Harrington, DE, Bruce Hunter (Joy) of New Castle, DE and Jeanette Sowers (Fred) of New Castle, DE; 9 grandchildren; and 1 great granddaughter.
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 10 am until 12 noon on Monday, February 3, 2020, at Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 1000 North DuPont Parkway, New Castle, DE, where a funeral service will begin at 12 noon. Interment will follow in Gracelawn Memorial Park, 2220 North DuPont Parkway, New Castle, DE.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Dorothy’s memory to Holloway Terrace Fire Company, attn: Ladies Auxiliary, 700 West Ave., P.O. Box 684, New Castle, DE 19720.
Sue MacDonald
Dan and I have fond memories of Dottie and the Romano family during our years at the Holloway Terrace Baptist Church. You are much in our thoughts and prayers. May you find peace and comfort in God’s arms. Sending love and prayers. Dan and Sue MacDonald.
Shannon Carter
She seems like she as a wonderful and loving woman. I never had the privilege of meeting her, but I have heard Stephanie speak of her often. My thoughts and prayers are with your family in this difficult time.
Faith Jewell
My sincere condolences to Dottie’s family. May she Rest In Peace.
Priscilla Lee Thomas Rossetti
Dorothy (Sissy ) I grew up with Sissy and adored her, I can still remember her in the 50’s in her skirts with all those crinolines and saddle shoes, not to mention her cheer leader outfit on (she was my idol ). Sissy was cool and beautiful and had such a fun and beautiful personality ! ! To Wayne ,Stephanie, Michael and Joey, you have a big loss, but many good memories, cherish them ! Your all in my thoughts and prayers ! Godbless the Romano’s in their time of need ! Love yas
Andrea Laub
My condolences to you and your family. You will all be in my prayers.
Claire Noble
Dottie you will be missed. Everyone loved you and your beautiful smile. May your rest in peace. You deserve it. Prayers to all of your family.
Claire
Pat(Lennon) Himmelstein
May GOD Our Father comfort you and loved ones during this time of heartbreak.
Vivian Bartsch
My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Denise Lingenfelter
Our sincere condolences to Dorothy’s family and friends from New Castle HS DE Alumni Association ☀️
Angela Alessi
Steph & family! I’m sooo sorry! My heart is hurting for you! I can’t imagine what you are going through! I’m here for you if you need to talk or cry!!!!
Laura Milligan
Steph, I remember your mom well from all the celebrations and visits to my classroom over the years. I know she was a great mom because she raised one.
Debbie Reynolds
Wayne and family, thoughts and prayers sorry for your loss
Michelle H.
Steph I am so very sorry to hear this… keeping you and your family in my thoughts xoxo
Earl klingler
Chip I’m so sorry for your loss
Nancy Colegrove
So sorry to hear about your loss! Prayers for you and family
Kathy Fuller (Swanson)
Mike, Wayne and family .. I’m so sorry to hear of your mothers passing. I know it’s been a very long time since I’ve seen you all as well as your mother but I do know she was crazy about you all and you all loved her dearly. Prayers to the family during this hard time. Love Kathy and girls
George Webb
You will be miss by all and you had a smile all the time
RIP
Rich Weaver Jr
Chipper and Family,
My heartfelt condolences to your entire family on your loss. Dottie was a great person and friend who I knew my entire life.
Eileen & Steve mcreenan
Pep, Brent, & family,
We love you & our prayers are with you.
Dorothy Snyder (from church)
Dear Wayne
I am so sorry for your loss. Dorothy is in a better place and no more suffering. She had such a hard time and now she is at rest. GOD BLESS HER SOUL. I will keep her and you and the family in my prayers.
GOD BLESS
Patti &Bruce Blair
So very sorry for your loss. Such a kind and beautiful woman who raised an amazing family. Find peace in knowing that she is no longer in pain.
May God Bless you all.
Ed & Barbara (Drain) McGinty
Words seem so inadequate to try to express our deepest sympathy to the Romano family at this difficult time.
The memories of so many of our fun times and Dottie’s beautiful laugh and personality will always be remembered.
May she now rest in peace.
Love, Ed & Barbara
Hudson, Florida
Mickey Mahoney
Romano family, I am sorry to hear about the death of Mrs. Romano as I called her. You all will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Rodger Powell
Wayne & Family
Eve and I are so sorry for your lose. Unfortunately we are unable to attend Sissy’s services because we are out of town.
Sincerely,
Rodger & Eve Powell
Dawn Smith
Cuzette I’m so sorry for you and your entire family’s loss.
Marie Bowers
Stephanie,
So sorry to hear about your mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Remember all the great memories that you and your mom made together to get you through this sad time.
Love Aunt Marie
thomas y thomas
she will be missed so sorry we grow up together ever sence we can remender I will miss her to