Anthony F. Romeo, 94, Vero Beach

Anthony F. Romeo, 94, died Aug. 19, 2011, at The Place at Vero Beach.

He was born in New York City and lived in Vero Beach for 25 years, coming from Lighthouse Point and Huntington, N.Y.

Before retiring, he was a civil engineer for the federal government, oversaw the construction of more than 25 post offices in the United States, and was responsible for inspection and installation of Voice of America transmission towers around the world.

He was a parishioner at St. John of the Cross Catholic Church in Vero Beach.

Survivors include his son, Richard C. Romeo, of Louisburg, N.C.; sister, Frances A. Romeo, of Eatontown, N.J.; and two grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Anne C. Romeo; and brothers, John and Felix Romeo.

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Oct. 4 at St. John of the Cross Catholic Church, Vero Beach.

Interment will be private at St. Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale, N.Y.

Arrangements are by Strunk Funeral Home and Crematory of Vero Beach.

A guestbook is available at www.strunkfuneralhome.com.

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