Obituary: Romero, Frank

Age 88

Sun., March 18, 2012

ROMERO, Frank
July 15,1923 -
March 13,2012

Frank Romero (88), beloved father, husband, grandfather and great-grandfather died on March 13th at Newport Hospital Long Term Care.

A lifelong Newport resident, Frank was a veteran of WWII, serving in the 8th Air Force.

A memorial service will be held Thursday, March 22nd at 11:00 AM at the United Church of Christ in Newport.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Newport American Legion Post # 217, PO Box 272, Cusick, WA 99119-0272.
SHERMAN-KNAPP FUNERAL HOME in NEWPORT is handling the arrangements.

Family and friends are invited to sign the online guest book at sherman-knapp.com.

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