Linda Marie Romitti
February 8, 1952 ~ October 16, 2020
Linda Marie Romitti of Weirton, a dedicated educator for forty years, passed away Friday, October 16, 2020, from complications of type 2 diabetes. She was 68 years old.
Linda was born on February 8, 1952, the first of three children born to Henry and Laura Warzynski Drizmala.
She grew up in Weirton, WV, and graduated from Weir High School in 1970. She continued her education at West Liberty State College and West Virginia University, where she earned her Master’ Degree.
It was in Morgantown, WV, where she first met Tom Romitti. He asked her out, but Linda was too busy with her studies to go. Two years later, they met again, and she decided to go; they dated two years and were married on June 13, 1981.
In their 39 years of marriage, they were blessed with a son Andrew who followed in his mother’s footsteps of being an educator.
Linda retired after forty years with the Hancock County Board of Education, where she taught first-grade at Broadview Elementary School. Some families had Linda for multiple generations.
Most of all, Linda will be remembered for her caring, sweet, and friendly nature. She can be described as fiercely loyal, especially when it came to her friends and family.
Linda nourished her faith at Sacred Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Church and Saint Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church.
She will be remembered with love by her husband, Thomas Romitti; her son, Andrew Romitti; her sister, Janice (Mario) Boni; her brother, Thomas (Luann) Drizmala; her nephew, Mario Boni; and her Australian Blue Heeler, Raider who never left her side.
Private family visitation and liturgy of the word funeral service will be held Tuesday, October 20, 2020, at the Greco Hertnick Funeral Home.
Entombment will follow at Saint Paul’s Cemetery.
In recognition of Linda’s love of reading and education, memorial contributions may be made to Weirton Elementary School in the memo line “Read with me Weirton.” 3428 Pennsylvania Avenue Weirton
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So sorry for your loss Andrew and family
My three boys were blessed to have Mrs. Romitti as their first grade teacher. She was kind, loving and very special to our family. We all smiled a little brighter when our paths would cross throughout the years. Everyone is a better person for knowing and loving her. It’s a privilege to have Andrew as a colleague and see him following in her footsteps and making a difference in so many student’s lives. It was an honor to know and love Mrs. Romitti. We are sending love and prayers to her family. With deepest sympathies, Jennifer Curtis and sons Michael, Jake and Drew
She was the absolute BEST teacher! Both of my boys loved her! I’m so sorry to hear of her passing. Prayers to her family
Linda had a love for education and her students. She was the kindest person always willing to help or extend kindest to whomever she met. I am humbled to have had the pleasure to work with Linda at Broadview and then have had the great opportunity to work with Andrew her son at Weirton Elementary. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family during this difficult time.
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for her family.🙏🙏🙏
Our deepest sympathy to the family . You are in our thoughts and prayers.
With loving memories of “Linda Romitti”,
anthony vagnozzi
shirley wqasham
She was such a wonderful teacher !!
Mrs Romitti was my sons teacher she instilled a love of learning in him that still is flourishing! She also shared the same birthday which was a fun thing for him. She was a truly talented educator. I could never thank her enough for the wonderful job she did with my son! Bryce also sends love to the family!
Dear Tom – Andrew and family: May our sweet friend be at peace with Jesus. What a wonderful wife, mom, and teacher to many! She will be remembered by her sweet smile and fun laughter. We are so sorry with your loss, cherish her wonderful memory. God bless. Patti and Joe Barnabei
Tom & Andrew ; sandy and I are so sorry to hear this news. I wish there was something I could say to ease your heartaches but I know thats not possible. We will keep you both in our prayers . Chuck/Sandy Bolner
Linda was a kind, loving person. I met Linda in a snowstorm on the way home from a graduate class at West Liberty. Cars were stopped on short creek and everyone got out of their cars and Linda’s car was in front of mine and we started to talk. I followed her to Weirton only to find out she lived in my neighborhood. We became friends and I ended up living with her one summer in Morgantown while we were working on our Masters Degrees. When Robin came down to visit me, he brought Tom with him and that is when he met Linda. Linda and I went on vacation that summer to Ocean City. Our families spent almost every New Year’s Eve together. It was always a fun time! She will certainly be missed.
Tom & Andrew sorry for your loss. Linda and I grew up on Miami Avenue and a ’70 Weir High Classmate.🙏🙏🙏
I have known Linda my entire life and she was one of a kind. In fact my mom is the one who introduced her to Tom. Our families spent almost every News Year Eve together and it was always a fun time! She will definitely be missed!
I’m so sorry to hear about Linda. The family is in my thoughts and prayers.
I knew Linda thru her sister Jan whom I worked with at Weirton Medical Center laboratory. Linda always had a smile on her face, she held no hate in her heart for anyone or anything. I know she is walking with angels and holding her parents hands. I pray that her family’s broken hearts will heal with time and their faith that she is truly in a better place. God bless
She was an amazing woman who treated me like a daughter after just days of meeting me. Many prayers and hugs to Andrew and Tom and the entire family. 🙏❤️
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My first and favorite teacher, who later became a good friend. You were a beautiful, generous, and kind soul, who will be greatly missed. You raised such a great son. Tom and Andrew, your road will be long, but I am here for you always. Linda, rest in great peace , with the beautiful angels. Your love and goodness will live on. Carla
I am so sorry. May her memory be eternal
Tom Romitti and family Tom we are truly sorry to hear of the passing of your wife. Vic and I will have you in our prayers and hope thought you will accept our condolences. Tom , we came from Colliers and you know from there people feel the pain for everyone. God Bless Dave and Vicki Reitter
Tom, Andrew and family: We are both so sorry to hear of Linda’s passing. I’ll never forget how she enjoyed the stories of my Tank and her dad Hank! Rich and I enjoyed spending time w/you guys – whenever we had the chance; always smiling. We were blessed to become friends; a true Angel of God. Linda will be missed. Again, we are so sorry for your loss and will keep you in our prayers.
Tom and Andrew, Dave and I are truly sorry for the loss of Linda. She was an amazing person, as well as teacher. May she Rest In Peace.
I send you and the family thoughts of comfort. Nothing but good memories of Linda, a bright and beautiful soul.
Linda. Is like a niece to me. She was best friends with my nieces and nephew. God Rest Your Soul in Peace Linda. LordBless this precious family an help them “to know to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. “
I would lkke to extend my heartfelt prayers and deepest sympathy as you grieve your loss. May God bring you peace! Stan Tuchalski – Kissimmee, FL
So sorry for her family & friends who grieve & May she RIP forever ♾ 💜🙏💜🙏
We were thankful to have Linda in our lives as a wonderful teacher. She was always smiling and laughing with the children and was always so helpful! She will be sadly missed. Sincerely, Toni & Michael Gurskey and family
Prayers for her family! RIP Linda
Linda was such a part of my childhood growing up on Miami Avenue! I have very fond memories of her sweetness and congeniality with all of the neighborhood playmates! May you Rest In Peace , dear Linda!
Andrew, and family, I am so sorry to hear about Linda’s passing. I first remember her going to Sacred Heart of Mary Church every Sunday with her family always sitting in the front on the right side of the church. I always thought her mom was beautiful. I taught at Weirton Heights Elementary, but I saw Linda at many classes, school meetings, inservice,etc, over 40 years, and I thought Linda was Exceptionally kind, sweet, and always had a beautiful smile on her face, like her mother. Janis, I will pray for you too, because I also lost a sister three years ago. You will do a lot of grieving for Linda, but you will still have so many happy times in your life. I will pray daily for Linda, a wonderful person, and awesome first grade teacher. May her soul rest in peace, and let perpetual light shine upon her. Janet Mcclintock
It was a great privilege of mine to teach self-reliance classes to students in the Ohio Valley. I visited Mrs. Romitti’s classroom for several years & saw first-hand the love her kids had for her & the generous spirit she shared with them. You have my heartfelt sympathy. Deb Witkowski (aka Mrs. Wonderful)
She was a great person and awesome teacher. My son had her in 1st grade. So sorry. Prayers.
Linda. What a kind and special lady that I was blessed to have as a cousin. She will never be forgotten. Praying for peace and comfort for the family.
Linda and I grew up on Terrace Heights in a wonderful neighborhood of families She was one of my bridesmaids over 50 years ago! She taught one of my children and was so kind and nurturing! My favorite story was when Linda was riding a pony that I brought to my house and she got to ride at the bottom of the street to the playground! I was ornery and smacked the horse to Trot faster. Later Linda and I had a good laugh about it!! We became best friends every time we saw each other because we grew up together and had a bond. May Linda Rest In Peace A’s we all remember her sweet memory!❤️
Pete and I are deeply saddened to hear about Linda. When I first met Linda at Broadview School, I was instantly impressed with her kindness, beautiful smile, and welcoming attitude. The following year, when her well prepared students came to my classroom, I realized that she was also an excellent teacher. Linda will be remembered by many as a giving person, a great teacher, and a friend. Tom and Andrew, you will be in our prayers. With deepest sympathy, Nancy and Pete Karpyk
Tom I don’t know if you remember me, but I worked as a Galvanize Clerk in the Sheet Mill (especially #3). I just heard about your wife Linda passing away, and I just wanted to send you my thoughts and prayers, during this difficult time. ALWAYS REMEMBER: Death leaves a heartache that no one can heal, BUT Love leaves memories that no one can steal.
Tom and family, our most heart felt sympathies and prayers are with you. God be with you all, and with Linda.
Tom and everyone in your family, our deepest sympathies and our prayers are with all of you. May God bless you all, and Linda. Mike and Marlene Whitco.
Condolences to her family!
Andrew and family, so sorry for your loss. Linda was a rare angel on earth who has found her way into heaven. Prayers for you and your family. Cheryl Reardon
Dear Andrew and family, I am so sorry for your loss, your mom was such a wonderful person. Jody Trupiano-Gerbo
Dearest Jan, I have no words to express how much am sorry about your precious sister. I wish her Godspeed to heaven to be reunited with your parents. May God bless you and your family always 🙏❤️
Of the many people I’ve met in my lifetime, Linda is by far the most genuine. My kids adored having her as a teacher and we are so sorry to hear of her passing.
Dear Tom and Andrew, I am so sorry for your great loss. Linda was a wonderful wife, mother and friend and will be missed so much .My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this sad time. With sympathy and love, Sylvia Camilli
Tom, sorry for your loss please accept my condolences. Ron Auch
Tom sorry to hear of the passing of your wife. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Jim and Marlene Warman
Dear Romitti Family, I was one of many students who sat in Mrs. Romitti’s 1st grade class at Broadview. I am so sorry to hear of her passing as I always had great memories of her as a teacher even now as a Parent Myself I always hope my Kids ever have a Teacher as great as her. Thoughts and prayers to you all
Joanna Ianni-Morales didn’t you have Mrs. Romitti?
We will always remember Linda’s warm smile, her laughter and the many lives she touched throughout our community! Our deepest sympathy, Mary (Tonacchio) and Danny Flora and family
We will miss her warm voice and laughter drifting across our street. A great loss to our neighborhood, our deepest sympathy to Tom, Andrew, her family and friends.