Thomas E. “Tom” Romano, Sr., 77, of Madison, beloved husband of Judith Jacobs Romano, passed away on Sept. 3 in Apple Rehab, Guilford.

He was the loving father of Thomas E. Romano, Jr., of Madison; Cheryl (Thomas) Wickham of Sebastian, Florida; Daniel (Lisa) Jacobs of Wallingford; and Michael Jacobs of Meriden. He is also survived by eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a granddaughter, Danielle Jacobs. He was the brother of the late Helen Abel and Dominic and Nicholas Romano.

Tom was born in New Haven on March 23, 1941, son of the late Dominic and Rose Mauro Romano. Prior to his retirement, Tom was an iron worker for Local 424.

Relatives and friends are invited to a parlor service in the Porto Funeral Home, 234 Foxon Rd. (Rte. 80), East Haven on Sept. 15 at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be private. Relatives and friends may call from 8:30 a.m. until time of service. Sign Tom’s guest book online at www.portofuneralhomes.net.