Kathleen P. Romano
April 6, 1950 ~ January 23, 2020
Kathleen "Kathi" P. Romano, age 69, of Madison, passed away Thursday, January 23, 2020 at David Simpson Hospice House, surrounded by loved ones. She was born April 6, 1950 in Washington, PA the daughter of Louis and Carmella (Falvo) Parisse. She was a graduate from West Virginia University and went on to complete her post graduate studies at University of Pittsburgh Dental School. She met the love of her life Bruce Romano and they were married on June 19, 1976 in Butler, PA.
She is survived by her husband of nearly 44 years, Bruce; children, Anne-Marie (Josh) Koss, Michael (Maria) Romano, Kristina (Raymond) Cosari; brother, Samuel (Erin) Parisse; grandchildren, Elijah, Arianna, Isaac, Zelie, Antonio, Emma, Andrew, and Jude. She was preceded in death by her parents.
For many years, Kathi enjoyed working as an adjunct instructor at Lakeland Community College as well as Tri-C in their dental hygiene programs. However, her greatest joy was her family! She was constantly volunteering her time in the elementary classrooms for their children's holiday parties and special events. She spent countless hours carpooling her children and friends to sports practices and competitions, music lessons, and church events, not to mention all of the packed lunches, prepared dinners, loads of laundry, and house upkeep she balanced. All of these hours and actions represent her servant's heart as she was amazingly thoughtful and intentional in giving to and serving everyone around her! She always went above and beyond to make sure everyone felt special and loved in all that they did! In her later years, she enjoyed all of her grandchildren and serving her family still even in her battle with sickness.
Friends will be received, 2-4 pm and 5-7 pm, Monday, January 27, 2020 at Behm Family Funeral Home, 26, River Street, Madison, OH. A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at the Immaculate Conception Church, 2846 Hubbard Rd., Madison, OH 44057. Final Resting Place will be North Madison Cemetery. Contributions may be made in Kathleen’s name to The American Cancer Society, 10501 Euclid Ave. Cleveland, OH 44106-2204 or Hope Lodge Cleveland, 216-844-HOPE (4673) or David Simpson Hospice House, Hospice of the Western Reserve, PO Box 72101, Cleveland, Ohio 44192. Online obituary and condolences may be viewed at www.behmfuneral.com
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Oh Kristina such a huge loss for your family, but a great gain for heaven! I think what I will remember most about your mom is her selfless dedication to you. She was always up at St. Mary's if you were putting on a concert, playing for school masses or just helping you out. I would turn around in church and there she was just beaming. I could always tell how much pride she was feeling. She had a great smile and she could also smile with her eyes. Some mom you have there kid. Keep the Faith and will continue to keep you all in my prayers. xoxo Coach
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I met Kathi in 1968 at WVU. She was a dear friend and so much fun! (She taught me to belch although I never matched her talent!) We had so much fun listening to the Beatles and just talking and sharing stories. I lost track of her when I got married and moved away. I have been trying to find her online for years. I am so happy she had a family, grandchildren and a special man to marry and love for 44 years. May she rest in peace. What a wonderful person she was!