Michael J. Romano 39, of Baldwinsville died Friday, February 14, 2003 at Albany Medical Center. Born in Yonkers, he lived in Wappingers Falls most of his life. He lived in Minoa for 7 years before moving to Baldwinsville in 2002. Mike was a 1981 graduate of Ketchem High School, Wappingers Falls and a 1983 graduate of Canton College. He worked as a Manager at Daimler-Chrysler Corp. for 13 years. He was an assistant coach for the Travel Hockey League in Lysander for 3 years.

Survivors: His wife of 14 years, the former Michelle B. Clark; one son, Michael P. of Baldwinsville; his parents, Joseph & Phyllis Romano of Wappingers Falls; one brother, Joseph "Joey" Romano of Poughkeepsie; his grandmother, Elizabeth Romano of White Plains, NY; several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Services: 7:15pm Tuesday, February 18, 2003 at Falardeau Funeral Home. Baldwinsville. Burial will be private. Calling hours are 2-4 & 5-7pm Tuesday, February 18, 2003 at the funeral home, 93 Downer Street.

Contributions: The Michael P. Romano Education Fund, c/o UBSPaineWebber, 440 S. Warren St., Syracuse, NY 13202.