John Joseph Romano III, passed away on June 27, 2023 in Virginia Beach, VA. John was born October 27th, 1958. He is preceded in death by his parents; Patricia Romano, John J Romano Jr, and Barbara Romano. John grew up in Cheshire, CT and attended Cheshire High School.
John graduated from The University of Connecticut in 1981. He excelled in playing the trumpet and earned his degree in business and music. He was distinguished in his career as a pilot for over 35 years. His love for flying was infectious and felt by his students and fellow pilots. He was a retired airline pilot with Northwest Airlines and more recently put his heart and soul into a private charter company, Aloft Aviation, as Captain and COO.
John was an extraordinary soul who exuded love and kindness in all its forms. From his infectious laugh to his abundance of jokes, accents, and impressions he was always bringing joy to us all. He loved his family deeply and valued them above everything else. He is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Amanda Romano; his daughter, Meredith; his son, Tyler and daughter-in-law Hind; his sister, Lisa Sarris and husband Bill; his sister, Denise Romano; his sister, Lori Mastrobuoni and husband Albert; his brother, Jamie Romano and wife Deborah; his brother David Romano and wife Julia; his sister Christine Oxsalida; his brother Matt Oxsalida and wife Coleen; as well as his many nieces and nephews. He will be greatly missed and is so remarkably loved by family, friends, and all who knew him.
The family will receive friends and family for a celebration of life on July 14, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Military Aviation Museum; 1341 Princess Anne Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23457.
