Name: Pauline M. Romano Life Dates: 1/21/1926 - 5/22/2011 City Of Birth: Rochester, NY Pre-deceased by Pauline is predeceased by her son James Romano. History She is survived by her husband, Louis P. Romano; children, Bernadette (Richard) Petitte, Louis M. (Diane) Romano, Geralyn (Sam) DiPaola; grandchildren, Jeremy Petitte, Sam DiPaola, Joe DiPaola Matthew Petitte; great-granddaughter De`Anna Rose Petitte; brother Rinaldo D'Angelo; several nieces and nephews. Donations In lieu of flowers Pauline has asked family and friends to please donate blood to the American Red Cross of make donations to St. Jude Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN, 38105 in Pauline's memory. Services Pauline's visitation will be Tuesday 2-4 7-9 at the Funeral Home, 1411 Vintage Lane (Between 390 Long Pond Rd.). Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday 10 AM at Holy Ghost Church, 220 Coldwater Rd., immediately followed by her interment in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Additional Information Born Pauline M. D'Angelo in Rochester, NY on January 21, 1926, to her Italian immigrant parents, Domenico and Josephine D'Angelo. She was the Star pitcher for the TNT women's softball teamin the early 1940's, winning many games for her team and being invited to tryout at Wrigley Field for the women's professional league. Fate intervened when she met her husband, Louis Romano, and they were married April 27, 1946. Together they raised their 4 children. She was a loving mother and was devoted to caring for James. Pauline worked for many years at the Greece Athena High School cafeteria, where she was affectionately known as "Ma". She enjoyed watching her four grandsons become young men, and loved having a great-granddaughter. Pauline and Lou celebrated 65 years together in April. Pauline and Lou both enjoyed winters in Hollywood, Florida with so many close Rochester friends. Pauline could always be counted on to join a Bingo game, a game of cards, a trip to the casino or a family and friends gathering. She rooted for the underdog and lived her life seeking fairness. She enjoyed traveling, visiting and lunches with her "lady-friends". She was a great cook, known for her homemade soups, eggplant parmesan and well-done garlic bread.