Evelyn R. Romano

Evelina “Evelyn” R. Romano, age 95, of Utica, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2009 in the privacy of her home with her loving family by her side. Born in Utica on August 3, 1913, Evelyn was the daughter of the late Pasquale and Giovanna (Gentile) Romano. Raised and educated locally, she was a graduate of Utica Free Academy and St. Luke’s Hospital School of Nursing. Evelyn joined the Army Nurse Corps during World War II and served with the 103rd Evacuation Hospitals. Her unit was assigned to General Patton’s 3rd Army 4th Armored Division that followed Patton across Europe. Evelyn received 5 Battle Stars and attained the rank of Captain. After the War, she joined the Veterans Administration and was assigned as Operating Room Supervisor at the Washington Hospital in Washington, DC. Several years later, she transferred to the Brooklyn VA Hospital and was once again assigned as O.R. Supervisor and Central Supply Supervisor. Evelyn was a member of the St. Luke’s Memorial Alumni, Lucy Kellogg Society, American Legion Post #229, and a Charter Member of Women in Military Service (The Women’s Memorial). She was a parishioner of St. Mary of Mt. Carmel/Blessed Sacrament Parish. Evelyn is survived by a sister, Gloria Romano; a dearly beloved niece, Diane Kirkland, with whom she resided; and a brother and sister-in-law, Dr. John E. and Beatrice Romano, all of Utica; several beloved nieces and nephews, including Judy Spada of Utica, John and Annette Romano of Clifton Park, NY, Elaine and David Trevisani of New Hartford, Paul and Lisa Romano of Duluth, GA, and Jennifer Romano of Utica. She was predeceased by her brother Joseph Romano; and her sisters, Ann V. Romano, and Beatrice Spada; and four other siblings, Edmund, Genevieve, Anthony and Pasquale, who passed away in the years of their infancy or youth. Visitation will be held Friday (today) from 4:00-7:00 at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave. For those wishing to do so, please consider memorial contributions in Evelyn’s honor to a charity of your choice; envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Evelyn’s funeral service will commence on Saturday morning at 8:30 from the funeral home and at 9:30 at St. Mary of Mt. Carmel/Blessed Sacrament Parish where her Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Interment will take place with Military Honors in Calvary Cemetery.

Evelyn R. Romano

August 3, 1913 - May 27, 2009