Aldo Leo Romanin

Romanin, Aldo Leo
84, passed on May 26, 2009. Aldo was born on March 24, 1925 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 54 years, Peggy, his sister Lena Cleva and his parents Lazaro and Katherine Romanin. He is survived by his children and their spouses Harry Lisa, John Karen, Rob Angela, Amy Zrike Ken, his many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Aldo was a B-17 pilot at the age of 19 years and flew in WWII. He was stationed in England and was part of the 306th Bomber Group. He then went on to study at Geneva College and Carnegie Tech University in Pittsburgh graduating with a degree in mechanical engineering. He then moved to California and began working for Air Research Garrett, Allied Signal, Honeywell and was a designer of gas turbine engines. Aldo was a major contributor to the development of the 2-bearing 85 auxiliary power unit turbine used by the Boeing Corporation; a very successful engine for the company. He also was the senior project engineer for the T76 engine, a major breakthrough project. He will be deeply missed by his family who loved him so very much. Graveside Service with Honors will be held at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 N. Cave Creek Road on June 12th at 9:30 am and a Memorial Service Saturday, June 13 at 1:00 pm, at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Road. In lieu of flowers the family is suggesting a donation to Hospice of Arizona, 1510 E. Flower St., Phoenix, 85014.

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