Addie Caroline Payne Romano, age 87, of The Villages, Florida, formerly of Des Plaines, Illinois, passed away on December 7, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Joseph L. Romano, married 59 years. Loving Mother of Joseph Jr., the late Charlene (the late James), Cynthia, and Dawn (Gerard). Proud Grandmother of nine, Joseph III (Lauren), Mia (Timothy), Matthew (Pariyamon "Pha"), Melissa (Christopher), Katie, Michelle (Nicholas), Patrick (Bridget), Grant, and Jackson. Great-Grandmother of six, Aria, Landon, Joseph IV, Maeve, Nora, and Baby Engers (May 2024).

Addie grew up in Des Plaines, Illinois, graduated from Maine East High School, and married her lifelong love on September 18, 1955. They moved to Siesta Key in 1969 briefly and returned to Des Plaines in 1974. She became the secretary for the First United Methodist Church of Des Plaines for 18 years, passing on the position to her daughter Charlene, before retiring to The Villages, Florida in 2003. She became a member of The New Covenant United Methodist Church. Her faith in Jesus and her Church family were her greatest relationships.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, February 10, 2024 at 11:00 am at First United Methodist Church, 668 Graceland Avenue, Des Plaines, Illinois.