Jerome Rom Obituary

A GREAT TEACHER, ROLE MODEL, AND COMEDIAN.

I never had Mr. Rom as a teacher, but i know that he was a good teacher. He will be missed greatly. My condolences go out to his family.

We will all miss u Mr. Rom. You have been my best English teacher I ever had. Thank You.

Mr. Rom Was the best teacher I ever had. Freshmen Year (2000) I came to Kennedy HS and i was scared but my first class was English 1 and Mr. Rom was my teacher . Mr. Rom helped me in alot of ways he did not just teach English , he also helped me in alot of other subjects in my sophmore year I did not have him for class but , whenever I needed help he always was there to help me out . he always gave u his time. this year was my junior year

I also had Mr. Rom for English 3 it was a great year untill the end . he always was there if I or any one needed help in anything, if it wasn't for Mr. Rom then I would of been lost. I will always remember the saying he had to me and Dave quote "YOU BETTER DO THE WORK , OR I WILL FAIL YOU " I will miss that ,and I admit that I drove Mr. Rom nuts sometimes but I really will miss him. as will every one else .

R.I.P

Mr.Rom

June 9th 2003

you will be missed

Well, what can I possibly say. I never had the opportunity to enjoy any of Mr. Rom's English classes. Every student and teachers that knew him, could only tell me how great this teacher was and will always be to all. I'm sure everyone he spoked to will always have him in their heart because he deserves it and they are all very thankful for giving them a little of everything that he knew. I know that he has now gone to a better life.....we'll all miss you!

Mr.Rom, although I only had you for one week in freshmen year, and my schedule was changed, I already knew from the first time I saw you, you were a teacher that no student will ever forget. I knew from the first time I saw you that you mean more than just a teacher for students. Although you're not with us anymore, it is not a loss. Instead of us losing a person we all love, we also gained. We gained another guardian angel. We will miss you, Mr.Rom!

THANK YOU SOOOOOOOOOOO VERY MUCH FOR EVERYTHING AND FOR LIKING ME FOR BEING WEIRD!! :-) i do apologize for the way i acted sumtimes but u kno i luv ya!!You shoulda let me take care of ur red hat,u kno me n hats!!

THIS SONG GOES OUT JUST FOR YOU MR ROM!! U KNO U LUV IT!!WE LUV U,WE MISS U!!I'LL SEE[talk to] U LATER! ;-)

"CLOSE TO YOU"

Why do birds suddenly appear

Every time you are near

Just like me

They long to be

Close to you

Why do stars fall down from the sky

Every time you walk by

Just like me

They long to be

Close to you

On the day that you were born

The angels got together and

Decided to create a dream come true

So they sprinkled moondust in your hair

And golden starlight in your eyes of blue

That is why all the girls in town

Follow you all around

Just like me

They long to be

Close to you

That is why all the girls in town

Follow you all around

Just like me

They long to be

Close to you

Just like me

Close to you

They want to be

Close to you

Just like me

Close to you

Just like me

Close to you

I never had Mr. Rom as a teacher, but he was always helpful to anybody that asked for help. He was a great teacher and he'll be missed by many of his colleagues and students.



"For though they may be parted

There is still a chance that they will see..." -The Beatles: Let It Be

I never had Mr. Rom ad a teacher, but I heard everyday how great he was. I wish I would have had the chance to know him better. Whenever I did see him in the hallway, he always smiled and said hi, even though he didn't know me. He will greatly be missed.

Mr. Rom was by far my favorite teacher of all my 17 years here. I won't let his memory fade.. I truly miss you Mr. Rom.. there wasn't a time when you wouldn't stop to talk to me.. you were the only to ever care about what was going on in my life and how I think. Your memory lives on inside me, Mr. Rom.

Mr. Rom i will miss you and i know that you are in a better place, watching over us. You were the best teacher i had ever had and i thank you for that. I will try my best on passing the 12th grade and i know when i come to that runway and get my diploma, i know that you helped me made it. I will miss you very deeply and hopefully i will see you up there.

Mr. Rom was the best english teacher I've ever had. When the students heard the news on that heart breaking day, it was a shock to all of us. What Im trying to say is...I will miss you, Mr. Rom.

Mr.Rom's class was the only class that made me want to smile and that I didn't dread going to.Now it feels so empty.His spirit and sincerity were the reasons we all loved him and the reasons we will all miss him.

god saw you getting weary,

he did what he thought best;

he put his arms around you

and said "come and rest"

he opened up his golden gates

on that heart breaking day

and with his arms around you

you gently slipped away.

it broke our hearts to loose you

you did not go alone;

a part of us went with you

the day god called you home.

To the Rom family,

My name is Jennafer Kemph. I met you and your son at the wake. Mr. Rom was my 6th period english teacher. I looked forward to going to his class everyday. I loved having him as my english teacher. I put a poem in the book of love that I hope was given to you already. Mr. Rom helped me write poetry which I am thankful for. He helped me and touched my life in so many ways. I am sorry for your loss. But remember this, he touched alot of peoples and students lives. He was a great man. We all loved him and will miss him. But he will never be forgotten.



R.I.P.

Mr Rom

6-9-03

a day that will never be forgotten.



one of his fav english students,

jennafer



p.s. sacrenam deje and carpe deum

Dear Mrs. Rom:

A friend of ours saw your husband's notice in the paper last night. We were 7th grade students of Jerome's at St. Helena of the Cross in 1964. We are getting together today to celebrate a grade school graduation of one of our children and will raise a toast to your husband today.



We all remember him fondly and have talked about him over the years. He was our first "male" teacher and we were excited to finally have a "lay" perspective of life. He is remembered for his kindness and gentle ways with kids at a horrible age. Please accept our sincerest sympathies on your loss and know that after 39 years he is still in all of our hearts.

Bruce Bottger, Janice Cholewa Marco

Gina Stark Pryma, Barb Ouimet, Larry Nelligan, Tom Murphy, Gary Wagner, Janet Janulis Look, Bob Maxwell, Richard Leeney (St. Bede's), Mike Reedy, and many more.

JERRY: A GREAT FORMER COLLEAGUE AND FRIEND. I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER HIM AS A FINE EDUCATOR AND INSIGHTFUL ENGLISH TEACHER, FELLOW BOOK CLUB MEMBER AND GOOD FRIEND. HIS INTERESTS AND OPINIONS WERE ALWAYS FRESH AS WAS HIS INFECTIOUS LAUGH. HE WILL BE MISSED .

Dear Judy,

I just wanted you and your family to know how sorry I am for your great loss. Please know that you and your family are in my prayers. God bless all of you. Love, Trish

My condolences to the Rom family,

Mr. Rom was my English teacher @ J.F. Kennedy H.S. in 1992. He was very kind and understanding. He was very inspiring and easy to talk to. May he watch over all of you and keep you safe.

Sincerly, Bridget Kunz

Mr. Rom was my English teacher at Little Flower High in 1966. He was a kind and patient teacher. So sorry to hear of his passing. My condolences to his family and friends.

Mr. Rom was my English teacher at Little Flower High School. He was fantastic. He gave me a love of English. He also has the distinction of being the only teacher at LFHS who paddled me. Of course, I deserved it. I am saddened at your loss and will keep "Mr. Rom" in my prayers.

Dear Rom Family

Please accept our heartfelt condolences. Helene this is for our Lillian K. who does not have a computer. Much Love

Dear Judith, Michael, and Amanda,

I join with the many people who wish to express their heart felt sorrow at the sudden loss of your husband, father, and friend. I knew Jerry to be the kind of man who could sympathize and emphathize with you. He could joke with you or have a very serious discussion. He was a good friend and he'll be missed by all of us. He loved teaching and those he taught respected him and loved him in return. May God be with you especially now as I'm sure that Jerry is with God.

May God give you strength and peace during this time. My family is praying for your family.

May God welcome Mr. Rom into His heavenly kingdom for all eternity.

And may God be with the Rom family and comfort them in their time of loss.

Dear Rom Family,

Mr. Rom was my English teacher in 1968 and 1969. He was my toughest critic, and my most memorable teacher. I am so sorry I didn't get back to see him. I will never, ever forget him. God bless you all,

I send sincere condolences to the Rom Family at this difficult time. I fondly remember Mr. Rom as one of the incredible teaching team at Little Flower who greatly influenced many lives.

I am deeply saddened to hear of Mr. Rom's passing. He was my English teacher at Little Flower H.S. back in the late 60's. He was a kind, gentle and fair man and was always one of my favorites. Rest in peace.

Dear Rom Family,

My heart felt condolences on your loss.

Mr. Rom, you are a great teacher and friend! Our world needs more like you.

God give you rest, Jerry.

God give you rest, Jerry.

Dear ROM family, my daughter JENNAFER had Mr. Rom for English, she was really upset by his passing, she came home Tuesday from school crying so hard, she is going to miss him so much.I was up to school a few weeks ago and seen Mr. Rom in the hall,we talked a few moments, that few moments I will cherish.Thank You Mr. Rom, for being not only being a teacher to Jennafer, but also a friend,I will miss your friendly smile and your frienship.May you be with the ANGELS. Kennedy High School, will not be the same, but your spirit will always be there with us all. To the Rom family, I will always remember Mr. Rom, as a wonderful teacher and a dear friend.May god hold you in the palm of his hand to comfort you and to help you all with your loss, may God and his Angels be with you and your family, I will keep you and your family in my prayers.I know Mr. Rom is in heaven with God and his Angels.