Frank Joseph Romeo, 78, of Monongahela, died Sunday, January 18, 2026 in his home. He was born June 30, 1947 in Charleroi, the son of Frank Anthony and Ida Philomena Battista Romeo.

Frank was a 1965 graduate of Elizabeth Forward High School and went on to earn an associate's degree in accounting from the Community College of Allegheny County Boyce Campus. He was employed as a postal clerk at the Donora post office for 37 years. After his retirement, he joined the team at Frye Funeral Home where he enjoyed being a greeter.

Frank was active in his children's lives, as he coached youth soccer in Monongahela in the 1980s.

He was Catholic by faith, and a "Christian friend" of the First Baptist Church of Monongahela.

Frank was a US Army veteran having served during the Vietnam War, and was a recipient of the Purple Heart. He was a past commander and lifetime member of the Sutman Yohe VFW Post 1409 in Black Diamond and a member of the Mon Valley Honor Guard and Rifle Squad. For the past five years, he was heavily involved in the veteran's banner program in Monongahela and New Eagle.

He is survived by his wife, Peggy E. Mellinger Romeo, with whom he celebrated 55 years of marriage on January 24, 2025; two children, Beth (John) Toth of Fayetteville, North Carolina, Michael Romeo of Phoenix, Arizona; four grandchildren, Sean McCrerey, Alessia Romeo, Trevor Toth, Micaela Romeo; sister, Patricia Patterson of Monongahela; brother-in-law, David Mellinger of Monongahela; numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Gene Patterson; and sister-in-law, Dolly Mellinger.

Friends will be received on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 from 2-8 PM in the Frye Funeral Home, Inc., 427 West Main Street, Monongahela, where the Mon Valley Honor Guard and Rifle Squad will conduct a memorial service at 7 PM. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 11:00 AM in the funeral home with Rev. Kevin Zufall and Pastor Kenneth Kirby co-officiating. Interment will follow in Monongahela Cemetery with honors accorded by the Mon Valley Honor Guard and Rifle Squad.

Memorial contributions may be made to a veteran's organization of your choice.