GIUSEPPE (JOE) ROMEO

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GIUSEPPE (JOE) ROMEO
February 21, 1935 - St. Boniface, Manitoba
June 3, 2019 - Calgary, Alberta

Giuseppe Romeo, beloved husband of Stella Romeo, of Calgary, AB, passed away on Monday, June 3, 2019 at the age of 84 years.
Joe was born in Winnipeg and grew up in Transcona, MB. He began his career with C.N. Railways at the age of 16, where he worked until his retirement at age 55. Joe met and married the love of his life, Stella, when he was 20 years old and they celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary last month. Joe and Stella relocated to Calgary in 2004 to be closer to their family. Joe will be remembered as a kind and considerate person who always wanted to help other people. He had a great sense of humour and enjoyed telling stories about growing up in Transcona and working with the railway. The most important thing in life was his family.
Besides his loving wife Stella, Joe is lovingly remembered by his daughter Brenda and son-in-law Richard Thompson, grandson Joey (Jordi) Thompson, granddaughter Stephanie Thompson and great-grandson Luke. Joe is also survived by a sister Pam, sister-in-law Mary (Mike) Kyluk, as well nieces, Linda (Butch) and Donna.
Giuseppe was predeceased by his parents, Mary and Dominic Romeo and a sister Kathleen.
Funeral services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY (Crowfoot, 82 Crowfoot Circle NW, Calgary, AB), on Saturday, June 8, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. Reception to follow in the Hospitality Centre at the funeral home.

Condolences may be forwarded through www.McInnisandHolloway.com

In living memory of Giuseppe Romeo, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Crowfoot, 82 Crowfoot Circle NW, Calgary, AB T3G 2T3, phone: 403-241-0044.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 08, 2019