Kathleen Romano 1968-2025

She was born March 14, 1968, in Youngstown, to Jack and Sally Conroy Reagan.

Kassie was a 1986 graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School. After high school, she attended and graduated from cosmetology school in Boardman.

After working a few years as a beautician, she met and married her husband of 34 years, Joseph Romano. Together they had two children, Gina Romano of Struthers and Frank Romano of Hobe Sound, Florida.

She resided for the last 28 years in Florida, where she was a stay-at-home mother raising her two children.

Kassie loved the beach and sitting in the sun. She was an avid walker up until the point she could no longer do so safely. She was incredibly positive up until the end and refused to give up her fight. For the last two years, she was nonverbal and relied on written words to communicate. She was fearless despite having a terminal illness. As she lost more and more ability to move parts of her body, she nonetheless would flex her left bicep and show everyone that she was not giving up and still fighting. In February of this year, she transitioned to a nursing home to help address the level of care needed. She quickly became the staff’s favorite resident despite being unable to speak. Her eyes conveyed her gratefulness and a gentle caress showed those who assisted her the love and appreciation she had in her heart.

Kassie loved all things music and was always listening to all genres, from rock to country to Neil Diamond to Post Malone. It helped her convey the emotion that she could not express herself. She loved spending time with friends and family and cherished every moment.

Kassie also leaves her siblings, Chris (Tom) Cardarelli of Rochester, Michigan, Molly (Joe) Edgley of Jupiter, Florida, Michael (Judi) Reagan of Jensen Beach, Florida, John (Karen) Reagan of Youngstown and Ned (Patricia) Reagan of Stuart, Florida. She also leaves nieces and nephews who were dear to her heart, Sally (Cardarelli) Hermonson, Carla (Cardarelli) Glosser, Danielle Edgley, Sara Edgley, Mickey Reagan, Fiona Reagan, Lisa (Reagan) Wertz, Christina Reagan and Neddy Reagan.

She was predeceased by her parents, Jack and Sally Reagan.

A special thank you to the staff at Seabranch Health and Rehabilitation-Stuart for their kindness in the care of Kassie during her stay. Also, a special thank you to her sister, Molly, who prioritized Kassie for the last three years as her medical advocate and life coach. Kassie was truly blessed to have Molly in her life.

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