Joseph Romano

Joseph Romano, 60, of Jersey City; entered into eternal rest on Monday, November 8, 2021.  Joseph was an avid Giant’s fan.  He was also an avid boxing fan. His favorites were Boom Boom Mancini and  Arturo Gatti. He was a proud Italian American that loved to cook  and loved his family especially the kids. He loved getting together for the holidays and singing all the Italian songs. He was born on Christmas Eve and had the best birthday parties ever! He will be sadly missed.  

Joseph is the son  of the late, John and Flora Romano; cherished father of Joseph and Melissa Romano; grandfather of Aaliyah, Louis, Aiden, Nadia, and Olivia.  A loving brother to Diane Shea, John Romano (Suean), the late Thomas Romano, Darlene Nieves ( Luis), and Donna Romano. Uncle to Kim, Joseph, Thomas (Andrea) John, Anthony, Alyssa (Alex) , Angelica, Christian and Arianna.  Great Uncle to Joseph (Maria), Justin, Jillian, Jonathan, Thomas,  Ava, Olivia, and Gabe. Great Great Uncle to Angela, June and Henry.  He is also survived by many aunts, uncles, and cousins. 

Visitation is Thursday, November 11, 2021 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Riotto Funeral Home & Cremation Company, 3205 Kennedy Blvd. Jersey City, NJ. (For GPS navigation, it is best to use our parking lot address: 14 Stagg Street). Funeral is Friday, November 12, 2021 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM here at the funeral home.  Funeral mass is at 10:30 AM at St. Anne's Church, 3545 Kennedy Blvd. Jersey City.  Entombment will follow at Holy Cross Chapel Mausoleum, 340 Ridge Road, N. Arlington.