Romolo M.

Citro

Relatives and friends are most kindly invited to attend a funeral gathering on Monday, September 18th from 9:30 A.M. in the Welsh Funeral Home, 718 Broadway, Chelsea for Romolo M. Citro, who died on Tuesday, September 12th in the peaceful surroundings of his home with his family at his side.  He was 97 years of age.  His funeral will continue with a funeral mass in St. Anthony of Padua Church, 250 Revere St., Revere at 11:00 A.M. Services will conclude with interment at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.

Born in Boston on June 28, 1926, he was one of 5 children of the late Carmine and Michelina (Pomo) Citro.  Romolo was raised in Chelsea where he attended Shurtleff Elementary School and was graduated from Chelsea High School with the class of 1944.

During WW II, he enlisted into the US Army. Serving two terms with the Army Air Corp. he was honorably discharged in 1948 at the rank of Sergeant and returned home to Chelsea.

Romolo was married to Jennie G. (Pietropaolo) for 72 years making their home in Chelsea and Burlington.  Together they raised their two sons and one daughter. Romolo was devoted to home and hard work, holding several jobs to support his family.

Formerly of Chelsea he was also a resident of Burlington for 45 years and for the past year lived with his son Carmine in Ipswich.

He worked primarily as an Electronics Technician with Mitre Corp, researching and developing radar equipment, and as a licensed real estate broker before taking his retirement.

He was a member of the Chelsea Knights of Columbus and the Chelsea ITAM's. He was very proud to serve as a Lieutenant with the former Chelsea Police Auxiliary for several years to the time the auxiliary disbanded.

He is fondly remembered as a quiet and unassuming gentleman, who loved his family and worked hard to provide for them.

Romolo was predeceased last year by his wife Jennie G. (Pietropaolo) Citro.  He was also predeceased by his daughter Diana M. Telis and her husband Peter, a grandson Salvy J. Citro and siblings, Michael Citro, Anthony Citro and his wife Jeanette, Matthew Citro, and Rita Tentindo, survived by her husband George in Lexington.

Romolo is survived by his loving and caring children; Carmine Citro and his wife Kathleen of Ipswich, and Guy Citro and his wife Kathy of Chelsea.  He was the cherished grandfather of Matthew Citro, Michael Citro, Mark Citro and his girlfriend Jenna Wolfsgruber, Nicole Marchionda and her husband Karl, and adoring great-grandfather of Luca and Kayla Marchionda.  He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends.

Should friends desire, contributions in Romolo's name may be made to a charity of their choice.