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Joseph A. Romano

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Curley Funeral Home - Chicago Ridge

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Chicago Ridge, Illinois

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Feb. 15, 2026

12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

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Joseph Romano Obituary

Romano, Joseph A.

Joseph A. Romano, 91, Retired President of USWA Local 15271; Beloved husband of Susan (nee Popp) Romano; Devoted father of Becky Stroud; Proud grandfather of Anthony Garcia; Cherished son of the late Joseph and Bernice (nee Wegrzyn) Romano. Visitation Sunday 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Curley Funeral Home, 6116 W. 111 th Street, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers Memorial Donations to NAWS a No-Kill Humane Society (https://nawsus.networkforgood.com/projects/166416-memorial-gifts) will be

appreciated. For Funeral Info: (708) 422-2700 or www.curleyfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 15, 2026.

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