Alex Raymond Romero Jr., 64, of Bristol, passed peacefully and quietly in his sleep on Jan. 31 at Lincoln Health – Miles Campus in Damariscotta.
He was born Nov. 20, 1953 in Laramie, Wyo. to Annie and Alex Romero Sr. On May 24, 1975 Alex married his high school sweetheart, Sally (Collins) Romero. He worked many years as the custodian supervisor at Lincoln Academy until his retirement in 2014.
Alex loved to have fun and spend time with family and friends. His children fondly remember his infectious laugh, his radiant smile and slicked back hair. He was a hard worker who would wake early in the morning, stomp his feet and wake his kids with a loud drop of his boots. Alex loved camping with his wife, children and friends, and he enjoyed teaching his grandchildren Spanish, and would reward them with a booming laugh when they got the word right. Alex recently traveled to Disney World with some of his family and truly enjoyed the rides, food and fun.
In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by sister Dorothy; and nephews, Orion and Gabriel.
Alex is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Sally of Bristol; mother, Annie (Martinez) Romero of Laramie, Wyo.; sister, Dolores and husband Joey Garcia of Cheyenne, Wyo.; children and their spouses, Raymond and Dominique Romero of Meridian, Idaho, Rhianna and Christopher Porter of Rockland, and Robbie and Misty Romero of Orneville; grandchildren, Jordan and fiance Nik, Taylah, Samuel, Jeffrey, Addison, Wyatt, Griffin and Jillian; great-grandchild, Layla; and several nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to join the family for a celebration of Alex’s life at 1 p.m., Mon., Feb. 5 at the Strong-Hancock Funeral Home, 612 Main St., Damariscotta. Rev. Richard Newell will officiate. Interment will be in the spring in Wyoming.
Should friends so desire, donations may be made in Alex’s memory to Lincoln County Animal Shelter, P.O. Box #7, Edgecomb, ME 04556.
Condolences, and messages for his family, may be expressed by visiting www.StrongHancock.com.
Arrangements are under the direction and care of the Strong-Hancock Funeral Home, 612 Main St., Damariscotta.