Robert "Bob" Joseph Roma's Obituary
Dr. Robert “Bob” Joseph Roma, 75, of Decatur passed away on Thursday, May 5, 2016 in his home with his family by his side.
Bob was born on November 27, 1940 in Sewickley, PA the son of Angelo and Matilda (Fontana) Roma. He served his country proudly in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He received his undergraduate degree from Washington & Jefferson University and his Medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh. He practiced for 30 years at St. Mary’s Hospital where he served as Chief of Radiology.
Surviving are his beloved children, Robert, Anne and husband Per, and Margaret and husband Sean. He was the devoted grandfather to his grandchildren, Signe, Ezio, Eve, and August. Also surviving are his life partner, Sandra Meagher; loving brother, Joseph and wife Patricia; and loving sister, Christine and husband Stewart.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral Liturgy to celebrate Bob’s life will be 2 PM Sunday, May 8, 2016 in Moran & Goebel Funeral Home with Rev. John Burnette officiating. Memorials are suggested to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or American Macular Degeneration Foundation.
The family of Dr. Robert “Bob” Joseph Roma is being served by the Moran & Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2801 N. Monroe St., Decatur, IL 62526. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.moranandgoebel.com.
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