Joe Romero, of Gloucester City, Decorated WWII Navy Hero, Retired Carpenter
Thursday, December 27, 2007
ROMERO, JOSEPH
LEONARD
On Dec. 25, 2007, age 80, of Gloucester, born in Delair, formerly of
Delran/Beverly area most of his life.
Dear father of Joseph (Margaret) Romero of Pennsauken, Diane(Kevin) Graham of
Cinnaminson and Karen (John) Romero-Nutley of Cincinnati, OH. Brother of Frank
Romero of Moorestown, Henrietta Hannold of Gloucester, John Romero of
Manchester, NJ and Mildred Staas of Williamstown. Grandfather of Heather, Eric,
Adam, Jason,Justin, Kristin, Megan, Kristofer, Kirsten, Samantha and Nate and
great-grandfather of Emily and Allison.
Mr. Romero was a Navy WW II Underwater Demolition Team 15 Veteran, awarded the
Asiatic Pacific Ribbon 2 stars, American Theater Ribbon, Philippine Liberation
1 star, Victory Medal and the Bronze Star Medal. He was a member of the UDT
Seal Museum, Ft. Pierce FL, and the Carpenters Local Union #1489 of Burlington.
Relatives and friends of the family are kindly invited to attend his Visitation
Friday, 1-4 PM & 6:30-8:30 PM at the FUNERAL HOME OF INGLESBY & SONS,
2426 Cove Road. Pennsauken NJ 08109. Funeral Service 8:30 PM. Cremation
Private. Local Memorial Service and burial of his cremains at Arlington
National Cemetery will be at a later date. Donations to UDT 15 Memorial Fund,
C/O Al Stankis, 826 Apt. A, Timberview, Ft. Pierce, FL 34982 preferred. Info @
www.inglesbyfuneral home.com