Donald M. Romanow

Boonville – Donald M. Romanow, 75, a resident of Post Street IRA, passed away on Monday, January 22, 2024 at the Westchester Medical Center, Valhalla, NY.

He was born on August 30, 1948 in Utica, a son of Stanley J. and Jean Lusky Romanow. Donald was a resident of the Utica area until 2014 when he moved to Port Leyden, and then in 2015 to the Post St. IRA where he has since lived.

Donald enjoyed attending Schoonmaker Day-Hab in Boonville, where he had many friends. He also liked walks through Erwin Park and listening to piano music. Donald also had an interest in fish and aquariums. His pride and joy was his 150-gallon aquarium filled with many decorations and his beloved pet fish. Donald spent countless hours admiring and watching his pets in their environment. In memory of Donald, this aquarium will remain in the Post St. facility for everyone to enjoy for years to come.

He is survived by his niece Stephanie Brennan, Farmington, CT, a nephew Martin Romanow, East Granby, CT, and a niece Dahlia Romanow, Mansfield, CT, 4 great-nephews, as well as his many friends and care givers of both Post St. IRA and Schoonmaker Day Hab. Besides his parents he was predeceased by his brother James Romanow.

A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, February 5, 2024 at 4:00 pm at Trainor Funeral Home, Inc. 143 Schuyler St. Boonville, with Rev. Matthew Rawson, pastor of Christ Our Hope Catholic Community officiating. Interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Avon, Connecticut. Calling hours will precede the service beginning at 2:00 pm.