John J. Romano; beloved husband of Geri nee Muskus; loving father of Joseph (Siobhan) Romano and Jennifer (Gino Gigliotti) Romano; proud papa of Christopher and Nicholas; devoted son of the late Mike and late Mary Ann Romano; cherished brother of Marilyn (Mike) Monahan; dear brother-in-law of Thomas (Lynn Marye) and James Muskus; fond uncle, cousin and friend of many. John was retired from McCormick Place. He was a 50+ year member of The Brotherhood of Carpenters Local 10. "He had sawdust in his veins." Visitation Monday, June 19th from 9:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Mass 11:00 a.m. at St. Jerome Croatian Catholic Church, 2823 S. Princeton Ave. Interment St. Mary Cemetery. Please OMIT Flowers.