Ronald Leo Romanowski

Ronald Leo Romanowski, age 76, of Gasport, entered into rest on Saturday, December 7, 2013 at his home. Born August 20, 1937 in Buffalo, Ron is the son of the late Leo and Annette “Toni” (Kokoszka) Romanowski.

Ronald graduated from Akron High School in 1955. He then went to the State University of New York in Albany and was a distinguished graduate of the Chinese Language Linguist program through Yale University. After graduation he served his county in the US Air Force from November 30, 1956 until November 29, 1960 in Korea as a linguist. Ronald married Nancy April 15, 1967 at Covenant United Church of Christ. They had been married for 46 years. Ronald had worked at Norton Laboratories, Plaslok Corp and Plenko, Inc. retiring in 2007. Ron was a member of Covenant United Church of Christ where he was a former trustee, Gasport Lodge #787 F & AM and the Dale Association.

Ron enjoyed his family and friends, most of all his wife, children and grandchildren. He also enjoyed football, hockey and all sports. He had lived in Gasport for the past 35 years, previously of Buffalo and Akron.

He is survived by his beloved wife Nancy (Seward) Romanowski. Loving son: Craig Romanowski and his wife Jennifer May and granddaughter Zoe Romanowski; loving daughter Jennifer Ross and her husband Michael and children Michael and Juliana. Sisters: Patricia (the late John) Socha and Linda (Dan) Bixler. Mother-in-law: Susan (Seward) Kidney. Brother-in-laws: Richard (Diane) Seward, A. James (Mary) Seward and sister-in-law Patricia (the late Joe) Lazaro. Ronald is also survived by several nieces and nephews, cousins, and many dear friends.

Family and friends are invited to attend visitation at the Sherrie-Bream Funeral Home, 4521 Main Street, Gasport on Monday from 4:30 pm until 7:30 pm Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, December 10, 2013 at 1:30 pm at Covenant United Church of Christ, 4449 Main Street, Gasport, NY.

Memorials appreciated to Covenant United Church of Christ, 4449 Main Street, Gasport, NY 14067.

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