Joseph Edward ROMANSKI b. 8 Aug 1922 Norwich, New London, CT d. 24 Dec 2005: Boombridge Genealogy

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Name	Joseph Edward ROMANSKI
Born	8 Aug 1922	Norwich, New London, CT
Gender	Male
Birth	[1922]	CT [1]
Birth	[1923]	CT [2, 3]
Birth	8 Aug 1922 [4]
Residence	7 Apr 1930	27 North Street, Norwich, New London, CT [2]
Residence	1 Apr 1935	27 North Street, Norwich, New London, CT [3]
Occupation	4 Apr 1940 [3]
	Usher, Theater
Residence	4 Apr 1940	27 North Street, Norwich, New London, CT [3]
Enlisted	2 Dec 1942 [1]
	Name: Joseph E Romanski Birth Year: 1922 Race: White, citizen Nativity State or Country: Connecticut State: Connecticut County or City: New London Enlistment Date: 2 Dec 1942 Enlistment State: Connecticut Enlistment City: Hartford Branch Code: No branch assignment Grade: Private Grade Code: Private Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law Component: Army of the United States - includes the following: Voluntary enlistments effective December 8, 1941 and thereafter; One year enlistments of National Guardsman whose State enlistment expires while in the Federal Service; Officers appointed in the Army of Source: Civil Life Education: 1 year of high school Civil Occupation: Machinist* or Railway Mechanic, General or Engine Specialist (Machinist, Automobile) An asterisk (*) appearing after a job title indicates that a trade test for the particular occupation will be found in the United States Employment Service Manual, Oral T Marital Status: Single, without dependents Height: 71 Weight: 160
Occupation	22 Sep 1951 [5]
	Cook
Residence	Norwich, New London, CT [4]
Residence	22 Sep 1951	Norwich, New London, CT [5]
Residence	31 Mar 1969	Norwich, New London, CT [6]
Residence	3 Apr 2000	Norwich, New London, CT [7]
Social Security Number	043-14-0356 [4]
Military	Joseph Edward Romanski in the U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947 Name: Joseph Edward Romanski Race: White Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head) Birth Place: Norwich, Connecticut, USA Birth Date: 8 Aug 1922 Residence: Norwich, New London, Connecticut, USA Registration Date: 30 Jun 1942 Occupation: George Lambert Weight: 162 Complexion: Ruddy Eye Color: Hazel Hair Color: Brown Height: 5 11 Next of Kin: Frank Romanski Household Members: Name Relationship Joseph Edward Romanski Self (Head) The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for Connecticut, 1940 - 1947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 354
Died	24 Dec 2005 [4]
	Joseph E. Romanski Norwich Bulletin August 8, 1922 - December 24, 2005 NORWICH-- Joseph E. Romanski, 83, of 67 Woodrow Ave., died on Saturday, December 24, 2005, at the William W. Backus Hospital in Norwich. On August 8, 1922 he was born in Norwich, Connecticut, the son of Frank and Dominica (Brodowski) Romanski. He was a veteran of World War II having served in the United States Army with the 52nd Armored Infantry Battalion, 9th Armored Division. His unit fought in the Battle of the Bulge and the Battle at Remagen Bridge. A signed reading "Cross the Rhine with dry feet courtesy of the 9th Armored Division" is still proudly displayed at their Army reunions. On September 22, 1951 he was married to Marilyn Leonard at St. Francis Church in Torrington. Joseph was retired from the Norwich State Hospital where he worked as Head Cook. Joe was well known for his dedication to the Norwich Little League, where he served on the board of directors, and coached for more than 50 years. He was also active in the Norwich Basketball Church League where he coached for many years. As a young man Joe was an outstanding athlete and after receiving an honorary discharge from the Army on Nov. 5, 1945 played in the Norwich City League with the Rose of New England Athletic Club. In the 1950's he played for the V.F.W. and Polish Cits. In his years in the league he compiled a .316 batting average and played second base and the outfield. He was also a pitcher in fastpitch softball for many years and had a record of 385 wins 173 losses and tossed six no hitters. In 1975 Joe was presented with the Knights of Columbus Youth Service Award for his devotion to coaching and in 1980 he was inducted in the Norwich Sports Hall of Fame. Joe will be sadly missed by his wife of 54 years, Marilyn; his sons, Michael J. Romanksi and his wife Deborah of Glastonbury and Paul L. Romanski and his wife Heather of Norwich; his daughter Susan B. Carey and her husband, Atty. Michael P. Carey of Colchester; six grandchildren, Jamie Romanski and her fianc?e Marc LaPointe, Carrie and Matthew Romanski and Jonathan, Benjamin and Margaret Carey; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his grandson Timothy Romanski; three brothers, Edward, Stanley and Frank Romanski; and his sister, Rose Olbrys. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church Norwichtown. Burial, with presentation of military honors, will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday from 4 -- 7 p.m. at the Woyasz & Son Funeral Home, 141 Central Ave., Norwich. Donations in his memory may be made to the Joseph E. Romanski Scholarship Fund, C/O Cindy Harris, Chelsea Groton Bank, 50 Town St., Norwich, CT 06360. Originally published December 25, 2005, NL Day and Norwich Bulletin Guest book from New London Day I remember Joe Romanski at the Norwich YMCA in the late 40's when I worked there while going to school. He taught me to pitch softball. I never forgot him and two other guys that used to come in and practice. He was a great pitcher and a great guy. Jim Throwe BG ret US Army,NFA '48 Jim Throwe (South Windsor) jthrowe@yahoo.com Dear Marylin, My prayers and thoughts go out to you and your family. Joe was one of the greatest man The Good Lord put on this earth. I will have a Mass said for Joe here in Waterbury. I would like to come to the wake and Funeral Mass but I am not able, still recovering. You will always be in my prayers and if you need an ear please call me.Remember always to EMBRACE JESUS and He will you. Joe is now in his final reward, the reward he certinally earned all his life. Please take care of yourself and don't worry, God will take good care of Joe until we all meet with God and he will show us what Joe taught him about Basketball. Eternal rest grant to him , Oh Lord! JIM LEBEAU James LeBeau (Waterbury, CT ) BEAUJ@SBCGLOBAL.NET Joe was a great guy... the kids loved him at the norwich little league !!! many great memories.. god bless him and his family... he will be sadly missed by all. novak (columbus, IN ) Hartford Courant. Hartford, Conn.: Dec 26, 2005. pg. B.5 ROMANSKI, Joseph E. Joseph E. Romanski, 83, of Woodrow Ave., died on Saturday, (December 24, 2005), at the William W. Backus Hospital in Norwich. On August 8, 1922 he was born in Norwich, Connecticut, the son of Frank and Dominica (Brodowski) Romanski. He was a veteran of World War II having served in the United States Army with the 52nd Armored Infantry Battalion, 9th Armored Division. His unit fought in the Battle of the Bulge and the Battle at Remagen Bridge. A sign reading "Cross the Rhine with Dry Feet courtesy of the 9th Armored Division" is still proudly displayed at their army reunions. On September 22, 1951 he was married to Marilyn Leonard at St. Francis Church in Torrington. Joseph was retired from the Norwich State Hospital where he worked as Head Cook. Joe was well known for his dedication to the Norwich Little League, where he served on the board of directors, and coached for more than 50 years. He was also active in the Norwich Basketball Church League where he coached for many years. As a young man Joe was an outstanding athlete and after receiving an honorary discharge from the Army on Nov. 5, 1945 played in the Norwich City League with the Rose of New England Athletic Club. In the 1950's he played for the V.F.W. and Polish Cits. In his years in the league he compiled a .316 batting average and played second base and the outfield. He was also a pitcher in fast-pitch softball for many years and had a record of 385 wins 173 losses and tossed six no hitters. In 1975 Joe was presented with the Knights of Columbus Youth Service Award for his devotion to coaching and in 1980 he was inducted in the Norwich Sports Hall of Fame. Joe will be sadly missed by his wife of 54 years, Marilyn; his sons, Michael J. Romanksi and his wife Deborah of Glastonbury and Paul L. Romanski and his wife Heather of Norwich; his daughter Susan B. Carey and her husband, Atty. Michael P. Carey of Colchester; six grandchildren, Jamie Romanski and her fiancee Marc LaPointe, Carrie and Matthew Romanski and Jonathan, Benjamin and Margaret Carey; and numerous nieces and nephews; He was pre- deceased by his grandson Timothy Romanski; three brothers, Edward, Stanley and Frank Romanski; and his sister, Rose Olbrys; A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church Norwichtown. Burial, with presentation of military honors, will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday from 4 - 7 p.m. at the Woyasz & Son Funeral Home, 141 Central Ave., Norwich. Donations in his memory may be made to the Joseph E. Romanski Scholarship Fund, C/O Cindy Harris, Chelsea Groton Bank, 50 Town St., Norwich, CT 06360. [Illustration] PHOTO: (B&W) MUG
Buried	St Joseph's Cemetery, Norwich, New London, CT
	U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006 Name: Joseph E Romanski Service Info.: PFC US ARMY WORLD WAR II Birth Date: 8 Aug 1922 Death Date: 24 Dec 2005 Cemetery: Saint Joseph Cemetery Cemetery Address: 815 Boswell Avenue Norwich, CT 06360
Person ID	I37	4 February 2018
Last Modified	24 Jun 2017

Father	Franciszek ROMANSKI, b. 10 Oct 1885, Piatkowizna, Turosl, Kolno, Poland , d. 28 Dec 1941, Backus Hospital, Norwich, New London, CT (Age 56 years)
Mother	Dominika BRODOWSKA, b. 17 Dec 1884, Poland , d. 31 Mar 1969, Lawrence & Memorial Hospital, New London, New London, CT (Age 84 years)
Married	4 Jul 1910	St Joseph's, Norwich, New London, CT [5, 8]
	According to 1930 Census, when married Frank, 23, Dominica, 21. p 48 Married by John J Ambot, Roman Catholic priest. Dear Sir, What I did find: The witnesses of Franciszek and Dominika Brodowska: Francis Brodowski and Helena Namowicz God bless. Fr Tomasz Connecticut Marriages, 1729-1867 record title: Connecticut Marriages, 1729-1867 groom's name: Frank Romanski groom's birth date: 1886 groom's age: 24 bride's name: Domenica Brodowska bride's birth date: 1887 bride's age: 23 marriage date: 04 Jul 1910 marriage place: Norwich, New London, Connecticut, United States groom's father's name: Paul Romanski groom's mother's name: Pauline Chochelek bride's father's name: Paul Brodowski bride's mother's name: Anna Chimileau indexing project (batch) number: I03104-4 system origin: Connecticut-EASy source film number: 1311440
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Army Enlistment: Joseph E
SS Death: Joseph E
Article published Apr 29, 2006
Norwich honoring Romanski
Little League advocate's son to throw first pitch
By JOE PEREZ
Norwich Bulletin

http://www.norwichbulletin.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2006604290327&template=printart

Today marks the opening of the Norwich Little League season at Dodd Stadium. But for the first time in more than a half century, Joe Romanski will not be part of the season. But his memory will be front and center.

Romanski, a long-time Norwich Little League advocate, passed away last Christmas Eve.

"This was one of his favorite days," said his son, Paul Romanski, who will throw out the first pitch this morning. "He used to drive around Norwich to make sure kids had bats and gloves to play."

Romanski's widow, Marilyn, recalled how her husband would often be away from home because of Little League. "He liked the kids," she said.

Most of the community knew Joe as a coach. But Joe, the baseball coach, only began to scratch the surface of Joe, the husband and father.

In the four-plus months since his passing, the family is still trying to get used to their foundation not being there.

"You are used to him being in his chair and he's not there," Paul said.

"It's a lot of work for me," Marilyn said. "I just sold the car, I'm taking care of the bills. It's a lot of work mixed with sadness because we used to do those things together."

Today's opening isn't so much a farewell to the life of Joe Romanski. Instead it's a tribute to the life of a man who tirelessly devoted himself to Norwich and the game of baseball.

As part of the Little League's salute to Romanski, the league had asked Marilyn to throw out the ceremonial first pitch, but she declined. Instead, at his mother's request, Paul will do the honor.

"It's very exciting," Paul Romanski said. "I'm going to be choked up."

Marilyn hasn't attended many games since her sons moved on from the league. But she will be on hand today.

"It's so hard for me to say," she said of her emotions." Sorrow more than anything else because [Joe's] not going to be here."

Joe Romanski believed in getting children involved in playing baseball. A big reason, according to Paul, is that baseball was such a vital aspect of his father's childhood and he wanted others to have the opportunity to play.

One of those children was Chicago White Sox slugger Paul Konerko.

"He was so proud of [Konerko]," said Marilyn. "It would be so perfect to see Paul again."

So today, when children are scrambling around the bases, know that somewhere, Joe Romanski is smiling.

"This is what he loved," Marilyn added.

Sources

[S894] US World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946, Ancestry.com, (Online Database).
[S197] Census, US Federal, 1930, Department of Commerce, (1930).
[S3748] Census, US Federal, 1940, Department of Commerce, (1940).
[S22] Social Security Death Index, U. S. Social Security Administraction.
[S367] Norwich Vital Records, City of Norwich, CT.
[S249] Obituary of Dominica Romanski, New London Day, (Tuesday 1 April 1969 p 20).
[S461] Obituary of Edward Romanski, New London Day (Written by Edward J Romanski), (Wednesday, April 5, 2000).
[S63] Marriage Certificate of Frank and Dominica Romanski, State of Connecticut Bureau of Vital Statistics, (July 25, 1910).