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Dominick V Romano

Birth	:	20 Aug 1934 Netcong, Morris County, New Jersey, USA
Death	:	17 Nov 2019 Andover Township, Sussex County, New Jersey, USA
Burial	:	Stanhope Union Cemetery, Morris County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.9023350, -74.7162880
Description	:	ANDOVER TOWNSHIP - On Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, Dominick V. Romano, 85, CEO and chairman of the board of Ronetco Supermarkets, Inc., passed away peacefully surrounded by his family. He was born Aug. 20, 1934, in Netcong to Thomas and Vincenia (Fanny) (Francomacaro) Romano. A long-time resident of Andover Township, he leaves behind his wife of 65 years, Kathryn P. Romano (Acquavella). Dominick was the second generation of the family business started by his parents. The business, which began 92 years ago, now operates eight ShopRite Supermarkets in Morris, Sussex and Warren counties and employs over 2,000... Read More	ANDOVER TOWNSHIP - On Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, Dominick V. Romano, 85, CEO and chairman of the board of Ronetco Supermarkets, Inc., passed away peacefully surrounded by his family. He was born Aug. 20, 1934, in Netcong to Thomas and Vincenia (Fanny) (Francomacaro) Romano. A long-time resident of Andover Township, he leaves behind his wife of 65 years, Kathryn P. Romano (Acquavella). Dominick was the second generation of the family business started by his parents. The business, which began 92 years ago, now operates eight ShopRite Supermarkets in Morris, Sussex and Warren counties and employs over 2,000 associates. Ronetco is a member of Wakefern Food Corp., a retailer-owned cooperative, and the wholesale merchandising and distribution arm for more than 275 ShopRite Supermarkets and 76 alternate format supermarkets located in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Delaware and Maryland. Mr. Romano was a member of the Wakefern board from 1970 to 2007, serving as vice chairman from 1971 through 1985, and as treasurer from 1985 to 2005. He was past chairman of ShopRite Supermarkets, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Wakefern Food Corporation, which operates 25 corporate ShopRite supermarkets in New Jersey and New York State. Mr. Romano is also past chairman of Readington Farms Dairy in Whitehouse, that supplies ShopRite-brand fluid fresh milk products to ShopRite Supermarkets. Throughout his professional career and personal life, he was an active board member and supporter of a variety of local charitable organizations. Many local organizations benefited from his philanthropy including Blair Academy, Boy Scouts of America, Newton and Hackettstown Medical Center Foundations, Project Self-Sufficiency, SCARC, and The Growing Stage. As part of Wakefern/ShopRite, he was influential in establishing the ShopRite Partners in Caring Program that helps feed the hungry in our communities. Dominick was a firm believer in education, supporting all of the local elementary and secondary schools. He established numerous scholarships that have benefited many young students in pursuit of their educational goals. A supporter of Centenary University dating back to 1961, he served as co-chairman of the university's capital campaign from 1996 to 2001, during which time he helped raise $15.3 million. In 2000, he was recognized for his commitment to community service and was the first recipient and namesake of the University's Dominick V. Romano Volunteer Award. In 2001, he was awarded a doctorate in humane letters for his longtime dedication to the university and in 2008, received the university's Van Winkle Achievement Award. He served as a member of the Warren County Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Sussex County Chamber of Commerce. He also served on the Warren and Sussex County Regional Task Force. He was a member of the New Jersey Food Council, Food Marketing Institute, and the President's Association of the American Management Association. He was a past-president of the Stanhope Board of Education and a past member of the New Jersey State Labor Board of Mediation. Mr. Romano served on the Blair Academy Board of Trustees from 1988 until 1994 and in 1997, he was presented with Blair's highest honor, The Citation of Merit. Dominick is predeceased by his brother Pasquale T., and his two sisters, Estelle Guarini and Cecilia (Cissy) Laureys. Dominick is survived by his three children, Dominick J. and his wife, Cathy, of Lafayette, along with their children, Martine and her husband, Adam Aldrich, Arielle and her husband, Colton Eaton, Drew and his partner, Cara Freda, and their daughter, Iyla Grace Freda; David P. and his wife, Alice, of Lafayette and their son, Alexander; and Nina and her husband, Tony Rizzo of Snowmass, Colo., and their children Anthony, Dominick and Kathryn Rizzo. A devoted husband, loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Dominick was an avid reader, loved attending Broadway musicals, watching good films and celebrating family milestones at his children's homes. He enjoyed traveling with his entire family on several adventures throughout the U.S. and Europe and most especially the family's yearly ski trip to Snowmass Mountain in Colorado. Visitation will be held from 3 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24, at the Good Shepherd Roman Catholic Church. A Christian Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 25, in the Good Shepherd Roman Catholic Church located at 48 Tranquility Road, Andover. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Dominick's name to Community Foundation of NJ, c/o ShopRite Partners in Caring Fund, P.O. Box 338, Morristown, NJ 07963-0338 www.cfnj.org or to any one of the local charities listed above that he supported throughout his life. Arrangements and online condolences www.iliff-ruggierofuneralhome.com. Published in The New Jersey Herald on Nov. 20, 2019.

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Dominick V Romano's memorial is located at: Stanhope Union Cemetery, Morris County, USA.
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Dominick V Romano death on 17 Nov 2019 in Andover Township, Sussex County, New Jersey, USA
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Latitude: 40.9023350
Longitude: -74.7162880

Family Members:

Parent

Thomas Vincent Romano

(1899 - 1976)

Vincenza Ann “Fannie"” Francomacaro Romano

(1906 - 1986)

Siblings

Pasquale T Romano Sr.

(1927 - 2002)

Cecilia G “Cissy” Romano Laureys

(1932 - 2013)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Stanhope Union Cemetery
Morris County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9023350, -74.7162880

2. Saint Michaels Cemetery
Netcong, Morris County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8895798, -74.7079697

3. Waterloo Methodist Cemetery
Byram Township, Sussex County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9145546, -74.7570724

4. Old Rogerene Cemetery
Shore Hills, Morris County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9105000, -74.6553330

5. Mount Olive Baptist Church Cemetery
Flanders, Morris County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8510208, -74.7333374

6. Mount Olive Union Cemetery
Flanders, Morris County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8510857, -74.7361679

7. Methodist Cemetery
Flanders, Morris County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8449936, -74.6949539

8. Flanders-Hillside Cemetery
Succasunna, Morris County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8518715, -74.6715012

9. Tamarack Cemetery
Andover, Sussex County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9695892, -74.7197876

10. Stark Family Burial Ground
Flanders, Morris County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8356470, -74.6967640

11. First Presbyterian Church Cemetery
Succasunna, Morris County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8682213, -74.6379700

12. United Methodist Church Cemetery
Succasunna, Morris County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8683281, -74.6374207

13. Drakestown Old Burial Ground
Drakestown, Morris County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8443050, -74.7738640

14. Tranquility Methodist Cemetery
Tranquility, Sussex County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9471703, -74.7973709

15. Drakestown United Methodist Cemetery
Drakestown, Morris County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8444405, -74.7819214

16. Good Shepherd Cemetery
Green Township, Sussex County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9629555, -74.7833099

17. Tranquility Cemetery
Green Township, Sussex County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9492416, -74.8039398

18. Andover Cemetery
Andover, Sussex County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9874611, -74.7401962

19. Long-Gordon Burial Ground
Morris County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9463800, -74.6140700

20. Huntsville Cemetery
Huntsville, Sussex County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9798164, -74.7764816

21. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Chester, Morris County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8095474, -74.6980057

22. Hardwick Society of Friends Cemetery
Allamuchy, Warren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9422989, -74.8318710

23. Old Presbyterian Burial Ground
Hackettstown, Warren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8503075, -74.8250809

24. First Presbyterian Church of Berkshire Valley Ceme
Wharton, Morris County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9311256, -74.5927963