Frank Stanley Romanek
1942 – 2024
Frank Stanley Romanek passed away peacefully on October 22, 2024, at Mariposa House Hospice in Orillia, surrounded by his wife and daughters. Frank was 82 years old.
He is lovingly remembered by his wife of 56 years, Wenda, and his daughters Caroline Romanek (Dino) and Holly (Stephen) Kassay. Frank was a proud grandfather to Jacob and Carly. He is now reunited with his youngest daughter, Susanne (2017), and his cherished dog, Hudson.
Frank was predeceased by his brothers, Ed and Bruce, and his sister, Helen (Beckett). He will be dearly missed by his nieces, nephews, and friends. A dedicated business owner, Frank operated Romanek’s Shell Station, St. Catharines Datsun, and Little Import Auto Sales until his retirement in 2005, when he and Wenda moved to their cottage on Sparrow Lake. Frank enjoyed tending to his property, welcoming friends, and feeding the birds (and squirrels).
Visitation will be held on Monday, October 28, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at George Darte Funeral Home (585 Carlton St., St. Catharines). A Celebration of Life will take place on Tuesday, October 29, at 11:00 a.m.
