Patricia E. Romeo

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Patricia E. (Spinelli) Romeo – 87, of North Reading and formerly of Revere, passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023, at Ashland Farms in North Andover. She was the beloved wife of the late Frank J. Romeo.

Born in Everett, MA on September 2, 1936. She was the daughter of the late Remo and Edith (MacLeod) Spinelli. Pat was a graduate of Revere High School, Class of 1954 and later attended Boston University from 1955 to 1957.

She has been a resident of North Reading for the past 62 years. In her early years Pat worked for the Revere Public Library and Filene’s Basement in Sales. She was an organist, soloist and Music Director for many local area churches for over 45 years, including St. Agnes Church in Middleton, St. Thomas Church in Wilmington, St. Patrick’s Church in Lawrence and St. Theresa’s Church in North Reading. She served for the Archdiocese in Boston. Her years of being a musician and soloist for the Archdiocese lead her to a career highlight of traveling to Italy with a chorus and singing for the Pope.

Pat was a Special Police Officer and Auxiliary Policewoman for the Town of North Reading for 25 years and was the crossing guard at the Hood School for many years.

Pat was very involved in North Reading for many years, she was a member of the North Reading Planning Commission, the North Reading Historical Society for 52 years, where she served as President for two years and the North Reading Historical District Commission. She dedicated her life to the restoration and preservation of the Rev. Daniel Putnam House. Pat was House Director and Board Member. She later spent many years giving tours of the Putnam House to local school children and sharing about the history of this community. She helped organize the town celebration of the Bicentennial in 1976 and was instrumental in the installation of the band stand on the town common. Pat was a member of St. Theresa’s Church, a Girl Scout Leader, member of the Colonial Chorus, she was a Merrimack Valley Guild Organist, Director of Music for Boston Catholic Television and was in the special Cardinals Choir at Cathedral of the Holy Cross in Boston.

She was the loving mother of Lisa Romeo DiSanto and her husband Lewis, David Romeo and his wife Kelly, Christine Romeo, Daniel Romeo and Thomas Romeo and his wife Anastasia; her sister, Norma Vito; 11 grandchildren, Frankie, Johnny, Ariana, James, Elizabeth, Benjamin, Abbey, Nicholas, Shelby, Brittany and Danielle, and one great grandchild, Orion Duffy .

Her funeral will be held on Saturday, September 23 at 10:15 AM, from the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading, followed by a 11:30 AM Funeral Mass at St. Theresa’s Church, 63 Winter Street, North Reading. Calling hours will be held on Friday, September 22 from 4 to 8 PM. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery in North Reading.  In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in her memory to the North Reading Historical & Antiquarian Society, PO Box 354, North Reading, MA 01864

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28 thoughts on “Patricia E. Romeo”

  1. My sincere condolences to the family. She obviously had such an amazing impact on our beautiful home town.

  3. So very sorry for the loss of your mother, Christine & family. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.

    1. One of my favorite people in the world! Her singing brought me comfort and her friendship was a gift! Be blessed you all…..

  4. She certainly lived an incredible life. I have many happy memories of her. And her voice, I loved to hear her sing! Much love to all her family.

  6. Our sincere condolences to Pat’s family. She was such a friendly, kind woman. I enjoyed every occasion to chat with her; whether it was about our beautiful town & its history, or a building project & embracing change. She will be missed, but fond memories will live on ….
    With sincere sympathy,
    Maureen & Jim Vacca

  7. To Tom and the Romeo family
    Many thoughts and prayers to you and your family during this difficult time. Your mom always had a smile and kind words every time I saw her (usually playing the organ during a funeral). ❤️❤️❤️

  8. Tom and family, I am very sorry for your loss. Your mom was a wonderful woman who loved her town and its history. I always enjoyed my conversations with her. RIP Pat.

  9. My heart felt sympathies to the Romeo family & close friends. I have fond memories of Mrs. Romeo , she was so nice and truly an integral part of the North Reading community. Prayers of strength to her family as they gather to remember and share wonderful stories.

  10. My Sincere Condolences to the Romeo Family.
    I enjoyed working with Mrs. Romeo at the Applefest every year, and with other Historical Events. She will be sorely missed by many

  11. Tom and family .. I am sorry for your loss… you will be in my thoughts .. your mom sounds like she had a full life..

  13. We are so sorry to hear of this loss. She was an amazing woman. She sang and played the organ at our Wedding ceremony St Theresa’s 10/16/1982.

  14. Pat was a wonderful woman!! I am so sad to hear of her passing! Love to all of her family!! ❤️❤️s☀️

  15. To Tom, David, Dan, Christine, and Lisa, Your mother was such a presence at Hood School, and such an actively involved parent. In the many years that one of you (all but Lisa) was in my class, she was very supportive. After you all grew up, if I bumped into her at the store, we would chat for a long time about all of you. I sent you all much sympathy and many thoughts and many Romeo memories.

    1. Deepest sympathy, Our Condolences for the family as well as to everyone who had the privilege to know Mrs. Pat Romeo. I truly enjoyed talking with her on the phone. She had the ability to touch my heart and soul effortlessly. May we meet in Gods Glory one day.

  16. Dear Family of Pat,

    My sympathy and prayers for you at this time. Pat will be missed by you and so many others who connected with her during many years and many involvements.

    I hope you find peace in her being at peace.

    love,
    Joan

  17. Christine and family,

    Mom was such a pivotal part of our childhood, she always seemed bigger than life! I’m so sorry for your loss. Sending much love, and may your happy memories carry you through these hard times.
    Diane Welch and family

  18. “Ma Romeo” was truly an amazing woman who always carried a smile and had kind words for anyone she came into contact with. I have fond memories of her during my youth, hanging out at my second home. My deepest condolences to the entire family.

  20. To Tom and Family, I am sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. Pat was always so kind to me and my family and so many others in our community. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family.

  24. Tom and the Romeo family so sorry for your loss. It is always difficult to lose a loved one especially a mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you all

  25. My faithful friend and my mentor. I will always cherish the gift of your friendship and how you inspired me to continue my work in the church and in sacred music.

  26. Sending my thoughts and prayers to the Romeo family. Mrs. Romeo was one of a kind! We were all blessed to have known her for sure. ♥️

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