William, more loving known as Bill, was born on May 26th 1945 to Doris and Marwood Romig in Buffalo, NY where he spoke of fond memories growing up on the “Romig Hill” Farm in which was obviously “up-hill both ways” to get to school in the snow. After attending Prattsburgh High School he went on to Cornell University where he studied Plant Sciences and was heavily involved in the Delta Tau Delta fraternity for many years to come. Bill later went on to the University of Delaware where he earned his Phd. in Plant Physiology and he met his beloved wife Deborah K Romig of 45 years.
They later settled in Yorktown Heights, NY where Bill worked for General Foods, perfecting the Columbian coffee bean. You’re Welcome!
They welcomed 3 children between 1972 and 1977 then a new career opportunity brought them to Moorestown, NJ in 1988. Bill took pride in organizing, improving, developing and mentoring and was always dedicated to anything which he or his family was passionate about and why he became an integral part in starting the Moorestown Lacrosse club. There were many hobbies and interests over the years but his true love was found when they started riding touring motor cycles up and down the east coast and it was hard to keep them off the road.
After being diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease his drive to help and improve life for others never stopped. He selflessly committed to participating in research over the past 15 years. His dedication didn’t stop with people, as Bill became involved in the plans to build the Presley Memorial Dog Park. We all know his dog, Casey needed a big space to run!
William is preceded in death by his wife “Debbie,” and father “Bud” and is survived by his sisters and Brother-n-laws, Sandy and John Heil, Judy and David Stone, Doug and Kristina Rex and 102 year old mother, Doris Romig. In addition his 3 children, Christy Spencer, Craig Romig (wife Kristen), and Carey Sambogna (husband Paul) and 5 grandchildren Hailey Spencer, Liam and Gillian Romig and John and Jack Sambogna. He will be missed dearly for his sarcastic “jabs” and consistent eye-rolls but his legacy and all he did to help others will never be forgotten.
Memorial Services will be held at 12:00PM at Pleasant Valley Cemetery in Bath NY with a Celebration of Life gathering to follow at Snug Harbor, 9068A Snug Harbor Dr. Hammondsport NY 19840.
The Family is the process of setting up a scholarship fund to help a High School student with higher education. If interested in contributing information can be found here: https://gofund.me/1ee9bb77
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