Romie L. Cantley Jr.

It is with profound sadness, that we announce the passing of our beloved brother, uncle, great-uncle and friend, Romie L. Cantley, Jr. Having gratitude for a life filled with many blessings, Romie was born on April 6, 1948 and died on April 4, 2024.  Romie attended New Haven and West Haven Public Schools, after which he entered Southern Connecticut State University where he graduated with Bachelors and Masters Degrees. He then went on to a rewarding teaching career at Northwestern Regional School District Seven. Romie was a scholar of World Religions, a lover of all books and a well respected teacher of History. Throughout the years he maintained contact with many of those who continued to express the positive impact he had on their lives.   

Romie is survived by his beautiful sister, Carol (Joe), loving niece Sarah (Jeff) and his loving nephew Christopher (Diana). He is also survived by his four great-nephews, Cooper, Spencer, Tucker and Hudson, whom have brought great joys to his final years. Romie is predeceased by his parents Romie L. & Ruth (nee Slater) Cantley Sr.  A special thanks to the caring staff at Midstate Medical Center, and his companions Marina and Greg. Romie was a big believer in feeding the hungry and helping others, so in lieu of flowers, any donations may be made to the Connecticut Food Bank in his memory.

Family and friends are welcome to attend a Memorial Service on Saturday April 13, 2024 at 10:00 am at The First United Methodist Church, 941 Old Rock Hill Road, Wallingford. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family. The B.C. Bailey Funeral of Wallingford has been entrusted with Romie's final arrangements.  To leave a message of remembrance, please visit www.BaileyCares.com 

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