Obituaries
March 13, 2019

Gerard ‘Gerry’ Romito Charleroi

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Gerard “Gerry” Romito, 66, of Charleroi, passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2019. Born on Feb. 4, 1953, he was the son of the late Tars and Mary Romito, He was a member of Mary, Mother of the Church and was a graduate of Charleroi High School. He worked for his family business, Tars Romito Men’s and Boy’s Wear and was well known in the Charleroi community. Gerry is survived by his aunts, an uncle and numerous cousins. Friends will be received from 9 to 11 a.m. on Friday, March 15, 2019, at CARL J. SPALLINO FUNERAL HOME, 819 Fallowfield Ave., Charleroi, Joseph A. Lopez, funeral director. A blessing service will be at 11 a.m. Friday after the visitation, in the funeral home, followed by interment in Calvary Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to www.spallinofuneralhome.com.

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