ROCHESTER - Passed away suddenly on Wednes­day, May 16th 2018. Predeceased by his loving wife, Hedwig Bruening Romano; parents, Rosario Romano and Maria Mangera Romano; sister-in-law, Theresa Bruening Chafel; brother-in-law, Joseph Gerbasi; brothers, John, Joseph, James; sisters, Mary & Josephine Gerbasi. He is survived by sister-in-law, Loretta (Richard) Florack; broth­er-in-law, Dr. Frank J. Chafel of FL.; nieces, Carol (Red) Mastro, Barbara Angi, Geraldine Ciurca, Marilyn Revell, Theresa Chafel MD, Tina Chafel, Lisa Chafel, Maria (Fred) Wood; nephews, Anthony Chafel, Martin Florack; great nieces & nephews; great-great nieces & nephews; special friends, Steve & Rose Rumery.

A special Thank You to JMS In Home Care of Webster, NY INC. and all the care­givers who took wonderful care of Thomas.

Friends are invited to meet the family at Holy Ghost Church, 250 Coldwater Road where his Fu­neral Mass will be celebrated at 10 AM on Monday, May 21st. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please consider do­nations to the:

The Parish of the Holy Family
4100 Lyell Road
Rochester, New York 14606