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Memorial for Robert "Bob Reno" Romagnoli
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Born in Iron Mountian, Michigan on Sep. 28, 1932
Departed on Jun. 12, 2012 and resided in Saginaw, MI.
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Wednesday, Jun. 27, 2012
7:00 pm
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Please click on the links above for locations, times, maps, and directions.
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Robert "Bob Reno" Romagnoli
On Tuesday, June 12th, Robert Reno Romagnoli was called from this life and enter
new life with his Creator-God.
Robert will be remembered for his strong work ethic, fun-loving (joking)
personality, love of music, making his Italian favorites: pasties and pasta, as well
as performing simple acts of kindness.
He was born on September 28, 1932 to Dora Tomassoni and Reno Romagnoli in
Iron Mountain, MI. Robert graduated from Iron Mountain High School in 1950.
Robert's life journey, at one point, found him discerning a call to religious life
having entered the Capachin and Alexian orders. He moved to Saginaw, MI in
1959 where he made Saginaw his home. Robert was an employee of St. Mary's
Hospital. Having become proficient as an X-Ray Technician he soon became an
instructor at the facility. As a gifted musician, Robert's organ playing ability
entertained many people at area night clubs from 1960 - 1989 in the cities of Bad
Axe, Clare, Merrill; he played at the East Wind Restaurant in Saginaw for over 12
years. Robert also volunteered his time working with various non-profit groups in
Saginaw; he appreciated having the opportunity to lead the music for the Catholic
Liturgy at the Veterans' Hospital, Saginaw, MI. Robert was the Owner/Operator
of Century 21 Reno Realty, Inc. for over 40 years. He was President of the Saginaw
Board of Realtors in 2004 and was recognized by his peers in 2005 by receiving
the Realtor of the Year Award.
Robert met Dann Federico on June 6, 1976; they recently celebrated 36 years
as life partners. He is also survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Gloria and
Eugene Nikkari as well as many nieces and nephews. He was pre-deceased by his
parents, and siblings: Donald Romagnoli and Delores Miketinac.
A "Celebration of Life" Service will be held at St. John's Episcopal Church [Social
Hall], 123 N. Michigan Avenue, Saginaw, MI on Wednesday, June 27th at 7:00
p.m. with Christopher N. Lauckner, Hospice Chaplain officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be offered to the charity of choice.
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