William R. Romig
William R. Romig
HAMMONDSPORT – William R. Romig 79, of Hammondsport, NY more recently residing in Southern New Jersey
with his family passed away unexpectedly Sunday June 23rd .
William, more loving known as Bill was born on May 26 th 1945 to Doris and Marwood Romig in
Buffalo, NY where he spoke of fond memories growing up on the “Romig Hill” Farm in which
was obviously “up-hill both ways” to get to school in the snow. After attending Prattsburgh High
School he went on to Cornell University where he studied Plant Sciences and was heavily
involved in the Delta Tau Delta fraternity for many years to come. Bill later went on to the
University of Delaware where he earned his Phd. In Plant Physiology and he met his beloved
wife Deborah K Romig of 45 years.
They later settled in Yorktown Heights, NY where Bill worked for General Foods, perfecting the
Columbian coffee bean. You’re Welcome!
They welcomed 3 children between 1972 and 1977 when a new career opportunity brought
them to Moorestown, NJ in 1988. Bill took pride in organizing, improving, developing and
mentoring and was always dedicated to anything which he or his family was passionate about
and why he became an integral part in starting the Moorestown Lacrosse club. There were
many hobbies and interests over the years but his true love was found when they started riding
touring motorcycles up and down the east coast and it was hard to keep them off the road.
After being diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease his drive to help and improve life for others
never stopped, he selflessly committed to participating in research over the past 15 years. His
dedication didn’t stop with people, as Bill became involved in the plans to build the Presley
Memorial Dog Park. We all know his dog Casey needed a big space to run!
William is preceded in death by his wife “Debbie,” and father “Bud” and is survived by his sisters
and Brother-n-laws, Sandy and John Heil, Judy and David Stone, Doug and Kristina Rex and
102 yo mother Doris Romig. In addition his 3 children Christy Spencer, Craig Romig (wife
Kristen), and Carey Sambogna (husband Paul) and 5 grandchildren Hailey Spencer, Liam and
Gillian Romig and John and Jack Sambogna. He will be missed dearly for his sarcastic “jabs”
and consistent eye-rolls but his legacy and all he did to help others will never be forgotten.
Memorial Services will be held at 12:00 PM on Wednesday July 3rd, at Pleasant Valley Cemetery in Bath NY with a
Celebration of Life gathering to follow from 1:00 – 3:00 PM at Snug Harbor, 9068A Snug Harbor Dr. Hammondsport
NY 14840.
The Family is in the process of setting up a scholarship fund to help a High School student with
higher education. If interested in contributing information can be found here:
The Bishop & DeSanto Funeral Home, 35 Main St., HAMMONDSPORT is honored to assist Bill’s family with the arrangements.
Online condolences or remembrances of Bill are welcome below in the comment section or on the Facebook page of Bishop-Johnson & DeSanto Funeral Home.