Chris James Romeo, 73, of Sweet Home, passed away Friday, October 24, 2025. He was born August 3, 1952 to Irene Luellen (Murphy) and George Romeo in North Bend, Oregon.

His family moved to Lebanon when he was five, he lived there until he graduated. Chris remarried in 1983 to his beloved wife, Karen. They loved canoeing at Foster Lake, hiking, and vacations at the coast. He enjoyed watching all OSU sports and MLB, especially the Dodgers. He joined a city “A League” softball team in Corvallis, which won a city title a few years later.

Chris worked at Videx in Corvallis for several years before taking a job at OSU Housing and Dining Services. After working there for 15 years, he retired and they settled in Sweet Home.

He is survived by his wife Karen, daughter Katrice and her mom Debbie, step daughter Corinna Dwan, granddaughter Mona, brother Ron (Karen) Romeo, sister Cathie (Mike) Anderson, cousin Gayle. He is preceded in death by his parents, uncle Dave Hinderlie, aunt Nita Hinderlie, cousin Stan Hinderlie, aunt Helen Murphy, uncle Jim Murphy.

There will be a private celebration of life gathering for his family and closest friends. Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling arrangements. www.sweethomefuneral.com.