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2017
On November 17, 2017, Romeo “Roming” Arcilla de la Cruz, a long time resident of South Tampa passed away suddenly at the age of 78 years. Roming was born on January 14, 1939 in Virac, Catanduanes, Philippines to Porferia Arcilla and Gregorio de la Cruz. He was the youngest of 11 children. He served as a Philippine Customs Agent for many years before migrating to the United States in 1985. He worked as a newspaper handler at Tampa Tribune until he retired in 2009. Roming enjoyed traveling, fishing, and fixing cars.
Roming will be forever remembered by his wife of 49 years, Emilie, their three children, Xuyen (Alex), Valery “Boboy”, and RJ; grandchildren Lexa, Ryanne, and Luke; siblings Felicidad, Antonio, Concepcion, Jaime, and Celedonio. Roming will also be forever remembered by his numerous nieces, nephews, extended family, and dear friends.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 29, 2017 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Blount and Curry Funeral Home 605 Macdill Ave. Tampa, FL 33611. A Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, November 30, 2017 at 2:00 pm at St. Patrick Catholic Church 4518 S. Manhattan Ave. Tampa, FL 33611.
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3 Entries
November 29, 2017
David Koontz
I will always remember him as a laid back dude who love to work on cars.
November 27, 2017
Uday Mehta
Tiyo Romie, Uncle Romeo was an ultimate gentleman. He was the loved youngest sibling of a very large family. He was respected by a growing De La Cruz Family as their uncle, father, grandfather. He will be missed by many friends and family members.
November 27, 2017
Melinda de la Cruz
Our thoughts and prayers are with the whole family. May Tiyo Roming's soul rest in peace.
My husband Rey has wonderful memories of time spent with Tiyo as a sikat na Custom employee sa PI. He remembers the treats, the good times. Papa Jim so love Tiyo and regards him as his special brother. Sya Ang pinaka vibes nya sa magturugang. Papa Jim and Mama Saling were teary eyed when Tiyo Roming and Tiya Emily attended their Golden wedding celebration in Bacoor,Cavite in 2012. Their presence touched them so much they will forever hold this gesture of Tiyo Roming and Tiya in their hearts.
Our family had the chance to spend our last moments with him sa bahay ni Xuyen sa Monterey summer of 2016.
That's when we found out he was on dialysis na. But he maintained his awesome smile and gentle ways kahit he was not feeling well. We partake of the boodle feast na hinanda ng hosts, had fun time magchikahan, reminiscing the good old days.
You will always be here in our hearts Tiyo Roming. Nauna ka lang. Will see you someday! We love you po...
Rey, Malem, Riza, Meryl,J.R., MM
Jimmy and Saling
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