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    Celebrating the life of

    Edward Roman

    Family and friends

    This page has been built for Edward's family and friends to connect online and share their personal memories and stories. Expressions of Sympathy may be made in Edward’s name to the following: The Friends of the Topsfield COA, Inc. PO Box 173 Topsfield, MA 01983 Topsfield Historical Society PO Box 323 Topsfield, MA 01983 Middleton Stream Team, Inc. PO Box 333 Middleton, MA01949

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    29 Apr 1967

    Claire Ball Charlie and Claire Ball's wedding. Chris, Maid of Honor and Ed, Best Man. My husband and I introduced Chris and Ed who married a few years later and we remained friends for over 50 years. Ed was a great story teller, joke teller and an all around dear friend who will be deeply missed.

    Sep 1969

    Heather Roman Wedding Day

    Dec 1969

    Carolyn Ball My wonderful parents and Godparents.

    Dec 1969

    Carolyn Ball My Godparents earning their stripes. Dec 1969.

    1970

    Heather Roman

    1972

    Heather Roman Meredith is born

    1979

    Heather Roman Studebaker

    Christine R. We had many different antique cars over the years but this was one of the favorites.
    1979

    Heather Roman The beginning of the beard

    1986

    Heather Roman Christmas

    1986

    Heather Roman Old friends

    1986

    Heather Roman Sailing in Maine

    1987

    Heather Roman Dad in his favorite chair reading the paper.

    Christine R. Behind Ed is the dollhouse he built for the girls. He didn't use a kit. He constructed every piece by hand. I had fun painting and wallpaper...
    Heather R. And I still have that doll house
    1990

    Heather Roman Charlie and Claire the ones who started it all.

    Christine R. Claire and Charlie introduced Ed and I on a blind date. Charlie and Ed worked at the same Co-op job while at Northeastern and Claire and I h...
    8 Aug 1992

    Glenn Zeiders Wonderful memories with very special friends

    Christine R. This was Mary and Glenn's wedding day and truly is a wonderful memory.
    1 May 1994

    Meredith Roman Feurtado Merry's graduation from Boston College

    31 Jul 1999

    Meredith Roman Feurtado Merry and Brian's Wedding July 31, 1999

    1 May 2000

    Meredith Roman Feurtado Merry's Georgetown Law Graduation

    Oct 2000

    Heather Roman Heather’s wedding

    15 Jun 2001

    Jennifer Masucci Sisson Jen & Craig's Wedding, June 15, 2001

    2004

    Heather Roman Colin's First Trip to Maine

    1 Jul 2004

    Meredith Roman Feurtado Dad and baby Gabe twinning..

    2007

    kevin mcsheffrey Chris telling Ed to be careful up there. Italian castle.

    4 Jul 2008

    Meredith Roman Feurtado July 4th in Maine with Will and Gabe

    2009

    Carol & Gary Cincotta The Gang at Hella's 2009

    20 Jun 2010

    Meredith Roman Feurtado Gabe and Dad 💙💙

    2011

    kevin mcsheffrey Colliseum-Rome

    4 Jul 2011

    Meredith Roman Feurtado Will so miss Ed & all the fun things we did together. Best father in law I could have ever asked for. Whether skiing or sailing together, talking about books or politics, he was always the best company and I will miss his wise counsel. Love, Brian

    Sep 2011

    Cindy & Dick Hella The gang in Pompeii, 2011

    Sep 2011

    Cindy & Dick Hella While traveling with the gang Rome 2011

    Nov 2011

    Craig Sisson Thanksgiving 2011

    Oct 2012

    Heather Roman Topsfield Fair

    26 Jul 2014

    Erdmuthe Limpaecher Hiking with Ed in Squaw Valley, California while attending the Herrick's wedding. Our deep condolences to the Roman family.

    1 Aug 2014

    Meredith Roman Feurtado Yosemite National Park August 2014

    Aug 2014

    Carol & Gary Cincotta The Gang at Roman's house in Maine- August 2014

    10 Aug 2014

    Meredith Roman Feurtado Grand Canyon for Dad's 70th August 2014

    Christine R. I'm enjoying this sight today, the day before what would be Ed's 80th birthday. This was such a special vacation to celebrate Ed's 70th. I c...
    2015

    Carol & Gary Cincotta The Gang at Almeida's 2015

    2016

    Heather Roman House renovation

    25 Nov 2016

    Meredith Roman Feurtado Showing the grandkids his old stomping grounds

    2017

    Heather Roman Canada Trip

    Christine R. Remembering another whole family vacation in Quebec. We can't always get all of us together but when we do it's the best time. Of course the...
    16 Apr 2017

    Meredith Roman Feurtado Easter at the Feurtados 2017

    9 Sep 2018

    Ashley Judge Visiting Uncle Ed and family in Maine, September 2019. If I recall, we got a little turned around, and he hiked 1/2 the day, pre-knee surgery. How did he do it!?

    29 Oct 2018

    Ashley Judge Sedona visiting Mimi and Uncle Ed and wearing Heathers 30+ year old leotard.

    Aug 2019

    Christine Roman 50th Anniversary Celebration

    Christine R. I think this is the last photo taken of all of us together before Ed left us. Now, Colin and Gabe are sophomores in college and Will and Ros...
    Sep 2019

    Jennifer Roach We will deeply miss Ed here in Greenwich. Over the years he became a welcomed and extra grandfather to all the Feurtado’s friends. Our daughter was blessed enough to spend lots of time with Ed and Chris. Here they are exploring NYC for Mikey’s birthday. ❤️ And 🙏 the Roach family

    Dear Chris,Meredith,Heather and Family.Living so far away did not allow us to enjoy Ed's company much as we would have liked,nevertheless through our visits to Topsfield and Maine and his visit with us here in Australia and our numerous telephone conversations, all with candor and such good humour. We remember our walking tour around parts of Bosto...

    Alec & Claire Feurtado28 Mar 2020

    Edward S. Roman, Esquire TOPSFIELD-Mr. Edward S. Roman, 76, of Topsfield, beloved husband of Christine (Judge) Roman, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2020 at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. Born in Boston, he was the son of the late Joseph Roman and Helen (Skrzypinski) Roman Roszkowski. He was raised and educated in Dorchester and Milton...

    Meredith Roman FeurtadoApr 2020

    Please accept our deepest sympathy. Extending prayers, thoughts, love and hugs to you and your family. Ed was a wonderful man who will be sorely missed by all who knew him. Norm & Olga Langlois

    Olga Langlois22 Apr 2020

    Our deepest sympathies. We are keeping you all in our hearts. ❤️ - Jay and Amy

    Amy Martell22 Apr 2020
    22 Apr 2020

    Peter Masucci This is what he started. What a family! I have been blessed with the best in-laws anyone could ever ask for. Miss and love you, Ed.

    Please accept our heartfelt sympathy at such a difficult time as this. Love ❤️ and prayers 🙏 Alice, Justin and Jason Tierney

    Alice Tierney22 Apr 2020

    I am so sorry Chris to hear this news. I shall miss our little chats when Ed would bring me my Meals on Wheels. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

    Shirley Connelly22 Apr 2020

    So sorry for you Chris. It’s such a tragic time. Ed was such a wonderful uncle, mentor and friend.

    Kenric Nelson22 Apr 2020

    Aunt Chris, Heather, Meredith and family, we all will miss Uncle Ed very much. Our hearts and thoughts are with you all during this tough time. Hoping the memories and stories of a great life lived can bring you some comfort. Love, Joe & Family

    Joe Roman22 Apr 2020

    Aunt Chris, Heather and Merry we are sending you all so much love and peace during this difficult time. I am so thrilled that we all got to spend such a wonderful Christmas together this year. I always look forward to seeing Uncle Ed and Aunt Chris on Christmas Eve-the gift of perogies, spiced pecans and long conversations will sadly never be the s...

    Natasha Devine-Roman22 Apr 2020

    My family and I are so sorry to hear of Ed's death we have all his family in our hearts and prayers.

    M Elaine Tarbox23 Apr 2020

    Ed was a lovely, kind man. We will miss his company, wit, and wisdom on the Cape Monday board but are forever grateful for his generous spirit and decades of contributions to our Maine and Topsfield communities. You, Ed, and your family are in our prayers,Christine.

    Kathryn Hughes23 Apr 2020

    We are so sorry to hear about Eddie"s passing.We have a wonderful memory of spending a night with you up at the lake house.our thoughts and prayers are with you.Love Lola, Richie

    Richie Corleto23 Apr 2020

    Chris: We are heartbroken at the loss of our dear friend, Ed. Over 40 years of wonderful memories, including our annual birthday celebrations, trips to Camden, Harrison, our many card games and our attempts to dethrone Ed as Rummikub champion. All of these and more will remain in our hearts. We were lucky to call him our friend. Prayers and lo...

    Maureen McCarthy23 Apr 2020

    Remembering all the great times we shared at the ACPC conferences and so thankful that we have continued our friendship. He will be sorely missed. Sending love to you and your beautiful family!!!

    Renée Starr24 Apr 2020
    24 Apr 2020

    Carol & Gary Cincotta The original Gang a long long time ago- Paul & Paula, Chris & Ed and Sheila & Kevin

    Christine R. I believe this was taken in 1972. Merry was born a month or two later.
    25 Apr 2020

    Carolyn Ball Ball family dining room, Newport, R.I.

    There will be a Tribute Procession this afternoon (April 25, 2020) for our Dad. Please see below for the details. If you would like to join the procession, the more the merrier ❤️: We were all deeply saddened by the passing of our beloved Ed Roman last weekend. To lift the spirits of his family and of all the lives he touched, we have planned a ...

    Meredith Roman Feurtado25 Apr 2020
    25 Apr 2020

    Lauren Auvil Newport 2006

    How quickly life has changed since we were together just several weeks ago! Our hearts are saddened by the loss of our longtime friend, Ed, who loved his family and community beyond measure. May Chris, Heather and Merry find comfort in all the special memories that they shared together. We send our love and prayers to the entire Roman family! Ed & ...

    Roberta Kittredge25 Apr 2020
    25 Apr 2020

    M Elaine Tarbox A view of your Maine waterfront, Ed was one of our favorite neighbors he was such a nice man, so knowledgeable and humble. He will be sorely missed by our whole family. Elaine Tarbox

    Christine R. That's our old sailboat "Loony Tunes", there, in the distance. Ed sure loved sailing that boat.
    25 Apr 2020

    Lauren Auvil

    Along with many in Topsfield, I will miss Ed’s contributions to many areas of civic life in the town. He always was a friend when we met at events and meetings. Ed provided good advice to our small group organizing the Topsfield Stream Team after doing the same for the successful Middletown group for years. But for me, teaming with Ed to dish o...

    Joel Hariton26 Apr 2020
    26 Apr 2020

    kevin mcsheffrey Kayaking lessons Peaks Island Casco Bay Maine

    Thru the marriage of our parents helen Roman and Joseph Roszkowski I was fortunate to have an extended family In my brothers Ed and joe Roman. I was accepted into The family and over the years saw what a wonderful Husband and father Ed was. He will be missed but happy Memories of telephone calls, visits, get togethers and Corny jokes will live on...

    Jeanne Wisniewski26 Apr 2020

    In 1948 the Romans moved in three houses up on Westmoreland St. and so began an amazing 72 years of memories and friendship with Joe and Ed. the fabrics of our lives intertwined. Lynne and I are crushed ,and in disbelief by Eds passing. We will miss his company, his impish smile, his wisdom and the awesome integrity that defined his life. Our ...

    russ&Lynne Graham26 Apr 2020

    Ed was a friend and a mentor to me. I worked with him at Polaroid for 16 years. He was supportive, enthusiastic, and always available to answer questions. We enjoyed diners and conversations with Ed and Christine and will miss Ed. All our sympathies to the family espescially his wife and daughters.

    Orlando and Betsy Lopez26 Apr 2020
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    26 Apr 2020

    kevin mcsheffrey Ed overlooking the Tuscan valley, Italy

    27 Apr 2020

    kevin mcsheffrey click on each pic for full pic...Cinco De Mayo fun

    27 Apr 2020

    Paul and Paula Almeida Our friendship with Ed dates back to the early years of college and continued over the decades since then. Although separated by some distance our families grew up together. We fondly remember times spent sailing, skiing, playing on Long Lake, but mostly the great companionship. Ed was a true friend and will always be remembered.

    Be sure to click on each picture to expand it to it's full view...

    kevin mcsheffrey27 Apr 2020

    We love you Ed. Its hard to believe your no longer with us. I have know you your whole life. all 76 years. I could never say how much you were too me. I have so many memories of you, Chris, Heather and Merry. You led a well lived, honorable life. an example for your children and everyone else. I am glad we had your last birthday lunch together. ...

    Joe & Ann Roman29 Apr 2020

    My deep condolence to Chris and to the Roman Family for Ed's passing. I haven't seen Ed for many years but I will miss his smile and his humor. Ed was one of the good guys.

    John Almeida30 Apr 2020
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    Nov 2024

    Heather Roman Thanksgiving

    Christine R. This is our most recent family photo, taken this past Thanksgiving at Heather and Peter's house. Standing: Peter, Mikey, Will, Brian. Sittin...