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September 24, 2012
Adam J. (Abie) Roman, 87, of Exeter, passed away Monday evening, September 24, 2012, at the Meadows Nursing Center, Dallas, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Exeter, he was the son of the late John and Eva (Pruschunas) Roman. He was married to the former Eleanor Gratzula Roman and they would have celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary in October.
Adam was educated in Exeter Schools and was a proud veteran of World War II having served in Company A 1st Medical Battalion of the US First Infantry Division of the US Army. He was a veteran of the D-Day invasion of June 6, 1944 and was awarded many medals including the Bronze Star, Good Conduct Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with one silver service star
and arrowhead. World War 11 Victory Medal and Honorable service lapel button for WW11.
After the war he worked at Alaimo’s grocery store in Pittston and
Celotex Corporation in Harding until his retirement. After retirement he then
joined employment at the Irem Temple Country Club Pro Shop where he worked
until his second retirement at the age of 85. It was not uncommon to be greeted
by Adam with “Hey Pro”, and he was always respectable with a “Yes Sir” or “Yes, Ma’am”
He was an avid NY Yankee fan and enjoyed playing cards with his buddies,
especially, Eddie Mislan. In his earlier years he enjoyed a good game of pool and
was a member of many dart leagues. He was also a member of the American
Legion Post 0938 Port Blanchard,Veteran of Foreign Wars Post 6518, Exeter,
Eagles Wyoming Vets and The American-Lithuanian Social & Beneficial Club.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by brothers: Joseph, Frank,
Stanley, George and Peter. Sisters: beloved, Mary Capp, Connie McGill and Pauline Chernosky.
Surviving, besides his wife, Eleanor, are his cherished children: Paul Roman and his wife, Debra of Tunkhannock; Perry Roman and his wife, Jennifer of Safety Harbor, Fl; Lisa Roman and her husband Gene Keach of West Pittston; and Carla DelPriore and her husband, Ralph, of Dallas. Grandchildren: Claire and Paul Roman, Tunkhannock; Marissa Roman, Safety Harbor, Fl; Melanie McKnight and husband Pat, Hershey; Renee Higgins and husband Brad, Albuquerque, New Mexico; James Adam and Isabella Del Priore, Dallas. Great Grandchildren: Mila McKnight, Hershey; Darryll and Adam Higgins, Albuquerque, New Mexico; Sister, Helen Fliss, Connecticut; several loving nieces, including Edith Capp Mariani of Kentucky; nephews and many extended family pets including, Baci, Sasha, Sushi, Olive, Maxwell and Maggie.
Adam was a kind and gentle man who adored his children and grandchildren. He was a great friend to them all and will be always loved and so sadly missed by his family and friends.
“Dad, may you be sitting at the ‘50 yard line’ in the heavens. You will always be our hero.”
Military funeral services will be accorded by the AmVets Honor Guard on Saturday September 29, 2012 at 10:15am from the Gubbiotti Funeral Home, 1030 Wyoming Ave., Exeter with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00am at St. John the Evangelist Church, William St., Pittston. The Rev. Paul McDonnell, O.S.J., will be celebrant.
Interment will be in St. John the Slovak Cemetery, Schooley St., Exeter.
Relatives and friends may call on Friday from 5:00pm until 8:00pm at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the SPCA of Luzerne County. 524 E. Main St. Fox Hill Road, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
Mr. Roman’s family would like to thank the compassionate care of all of his physicians most recently Dr. Ned Carey and Dr. Kilduff and the staff (nursing, physical and speech therapy) of the Meadows Nursing Center. We will always be so grateful for your loving care you gave to our beloved father.
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