Tanner Matthew Romanos

Tanner Matthew Romanos, 27, of Newport News, VA (formerly of Clinton, CT) died tragically on December 28, 2022. Tanner was born in Stamford, CT on November 20, 1995 and is survived by his father, Matthew Romanos; mother, Shannon McMahon; sister, Kailey Romanos; son, Finnian Romanos and his grandparents, Paul and Charlene Romanos and Michael and Linda McMahon. Tanner had so many amazing accomplishments in his short life; he was a graduate of Morgan High School and a member of the varsity golf team which won a state championship - the first in the high school’s history. He was a proud member of the United States Air Force where he obtained the rank of Staff Sergeant. As Staff Sergeant, he was not only a leader and crew chief, but a mentor and friend to younger Airmen as well. Tanner was also the squadron’s motorcycle safety instructor. Tanner’s greatest accomplishment and proudest moment was being a loving, devoted, and nurturing father to his 4-year-old son, Finnian Matthew, his “little man” and the light of his life. Finn was blessed to have him and they shared a truly special bond. Tanner was a lover of cars and motorcycles and could teardown and rebuild just about anything - a mechanical genius. Tanner left his mark on the world through his kindness, sense of humor, and open heart. He wore his heart on his sleeve and could carry on a conversation with anyone, anywhere, at any time. He was a listener and confidant to so many - a true gift. Tanner touched the lives of all different people and made the world a better place. He will be missed by so many. Services for Tanner will be held on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home, located at 2551 N. Armistead Ave. Hampton, VA 23666 from 5:00 - 6:30 PM with a celebration of life ceremony beginning at 6:30 PM. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the GoFundMe page (https://gofund.me/c7fff773) set up to support and care for Finnian during the days and years ahead in Tanner’s memory.