Grace Romanos, a resident of Merrill Gardens, Gilroy, CA, passed away peacefully August 22, 2017 with family by her side. She was 96 years old.

Born February 13, 1921 in Stamford, CT as Grace Maria Frano, she was the daughter of Emilio and Maria Contardo Frano. She was predeceased by her husband, John Romanos, who passed away in 1994.

She is survived by her son, Jack Romanos of Savannah, GA, and her daughter, Linda Shimkus of Gilroy, CA, four grandchildren, and five great grandchildren.

A former Stamford, CT resident, she worked as an administrative assistant for twenty years before retiring with her husband to Fort Pierce, FL in 1986. She moved to Gilroy, CA in 2014.

A memorial service will be held on Monday, September 18, 2017 at 10:00 am at the Habing Funeral Home, Gilroy, CA

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Bonita Springs Hospice Care, 8545 Monterey Road, Suite A, Gilroy, CA 95020.