2008

Wednesday, 4th June 2008

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This entry is dedicated to my father-in-law… who passed on from complications after a long illness. He was 86.

He was a great man who achieved so many things in his lifetime. He was a kind man… diplomatic, caring, giving. He helped put many young nephews and nieces through college. He helped out many relatives financially.

A mechanical engineer who worked in Saudi Arabia, Vietnam, South Korea, The Philippines and the U.S., he formed his own contracting business and retired early at age 50. I have always admired him and still do. He will greatly be missed.

This is one of my favorite photos of my beloved parents-in-law. Clement and Angelita Roman, sitting at my piano and very happy. My mother-in-law passed away back in 1989 from breast cancer.

And here is a photo of my father-in-law with his first grandchild, Diana. She is now graduated from UC Berkeley and working in San Francisco as an architect.

I prefer to imagine that he has just gone on one of his trips to Saudi Arabia, or Korea… and that we’ll just see him once again at another time and place. God bless you and rest in peace, dear Papa Clem…

Bon Voyage… until next time…

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KC

My heartfelt condolences. I am really sorry for your loss. And may his soul rest in peace. Thinking of you and your family. (Sorry i am so late.)
-KC

onigiriman

I am sorry for you loss. I will keep you and your family n my prayers.

Grace

I'm sorry to hear this, Carlos. My prayers are with you and your family.

Nenette

my heartfelt condolences to you and your family. my thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Carissa Garcia

I am going to miss a great man who had so many stories to tell...

My deepest condolences to Bernadette, Osee and Pilar and the rest of the family...

Your dad is now reunited in heaven with your mom.

Patricia Dooley

Dear Pilar,

I am so sorry for your loss. I am glad you had some good times to spend with your dad while he was here. I know you will miss him, but in time the grief will give way to happy thoughts and rememberences for you and your family.

Carlyn R. Filio

My deepest condolences to the family. We lost a man who was kindhearted, was never judgmental and always had a big smile on his face. Let us remember all the happy times we had spent with him. We will truly miss him.

Sue

I'm so sorry for you and your family's loss. (((((Hugs)))))

Orlando B. Belmonte Jr

My Condolences to the family.... Mr Roman was a great Father, Uncle, Granfa and a great Friend. He will never be forgotten, may his soul be Rest in Peace. Again my Condolence to the family and lets thank that Mr Roman is now in the better place.