James Romero

FAIRHAVEN James Romero, 77, of Fairhaven, passed away Saturday, March 8, 2014 at home surrounded by his family after a long illness. He was the husband of 55 years, of Claudette R. (Fournier) Romero.

Born in New Bedford, the son of the late John and Mary (Almeida) Romero, he was a lifelong resident of Fairhaven. Jim graduated from New Bedford Vocational High School and later served in the U.S. Naval Reserve. He was a Master Electrician and member of the IBEW #223 for over 35 years.

He loved music and played the saxophone and keyboard in several Jazz bands in his younger years. Jim coached youth hockey many years and was also a SCUBA diver, and did work with the fire department on several rescue and recovery situations over the years. He enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles, yard work, making model planes and general "Mr. Fix It" things for his family and friends. He most enjoyed time spent with his family especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife; three sons, James Romero and his wife Sandra of Rochester, Steve Romero and his companion Theresa Norton of New Bedford and Gary Romero and his wife Jessica of Fairhaven; four daughters, Denise Marujo and her husband Steven of Fairhaven, Cheryl Walker and her husband Arthur of Marion and Janet Romero Botelho and her husband Walter and Susan Romero Smith and her husband Terry all of Fairhaven; two sisters, Rosalie Teixeira and her husband William and Elizabeth Galary all of Titusville, FL; 13 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; a great, great granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life will be held Friday, March 14, 2014 from 6-8 pm in the Fairhaven Funeral Home, 117 Main Street, Fairhaven. For memorial register or facility directions go to, http://www.hathawayfunerals.com or call (508)994-9471.

PLEASE NO FLOWERS, instead make a donation in Jim's name to the Shepherd's Pantry, P.O. Box 760, Fairhaven, MA 02719.

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