Dorothy Romeo

Dorothy Romeo 87, of Kent died Wednesday, March 16th, 2016 at The Gables of KentRidge. She was born April 8th, 1928 to Bruno and Alberdine (Pocci) Mandalari. She has owned and operated businesses in the Kent area throughout her life. Dorothy enjoyed cooking, cards and most of all spending time with her friends and family.

She is survived by her daughter Becky (Rae) Metz of Kent; grandson Rae (Kelly) Metz and great grandson Liam Lincoln Metz of Scottsdale, Arizona, grandson Andy (Kim) Metz and great grandson Emmett Romeo Metz of Kent and grandson Tyler (Kersten) Metz of Charlotte, North Carolina. She was proceeded in death by siblings Luis Mandalari, Jennie Janette, Dominick Mandalari, Elizabeth Missimi, Patrick Mandalari, Samuel Mandalari, Stephen Mandalari, Lena Spain and Frances Barone. The family would like to thank the staff of The Gables at KentRidge and Clear Path Home Healthcare for their care and compassion.

Cremation and private services have been held at St. Patrick's Church and Standing Rock Cemetery. Bissler & Sons Funeral Home and Crematory handled the arrangements.