Obituary of Sergio Roman

Roman, Sergio (Sandy) A resident of Chatham, Sergio (Sandy) Roman passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2020 at his home in his 75th year. He was the son of the late Umberto & Anna (nee Spiz). Beloved father of Gian-Paul & Michelle Roman. Nonno of Isabella, Angelina & Lorenzo. Brother of Bruno Roman (Mariella), Andreina Bernardi (Peter), & the late Carlo Roman. He will be missed by his girlfriend of many years, Mary Delaey, and her family, Janice (Mike), Laurie (Marty), Jerry (Juliette) & Larry (Rachel). Missed by nieces & nephews; the late Ondina, Sandra (Marcelo), Roy, Louis (Susan), Lucio, Laura (Bill), Terry (Tracy), Robbie (Beth), Marc, Christopher and extended family. Born in Istria, Italy, Sergio moved to Canada at the age of 13. Sergio retired from Navistar as a Forklift Operator after 33 years of Service. He loved spending time with his friends, playing cards at the Legion and playing pool at many Billiards around town. He had a love of racing cars and would always be one to wave at the other Corvette drivers on the road. Sergio enjoyed spending time studying biblical & Roman history, architecture and archeological sites. He traveled to Italy many times to visit with his family, distant relatives, and to learn more about his own family history. Sergio was dedicated to putting together a Family Tree to meet and get to know his family heritage all over Italy and across Canada. He was a kind, generous, selfless man who loved his family and was always spoiling his grandchildren and ensuring they felt how much he loved them. He will be missed by many who knew him. Family to receive friends on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 from 2:00 - 4:00 pm & 6:00 - 8:00 pm. A Funeral Mass to take place on Thursday at 10:00 am at St. Agnes Catholic Church, 52 Croydon Ave, Chatham. Burial to follow in Maple Leaf Cemetery, Chatham. In memory of Sergio, donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or to the Canadian Cancer Society. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com. McKinlay Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham, 519 351 2040