Michael Roman

Our Heavenly Father took an extraordinary person home. Michael A. Roman, Sr., who all lovingly knew as Mike and Spider, was a beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle, and friend. Mike gained his wings on Thursday, September 22, 2022. His smile and laughter spread miles throughout our community, homes, and our hearts. Mike was born August 8, 1963, in Sunnyside, Washington, to the late Jose C. Roman, Jr. and Andrea Roman. Mike was a class of 1981 graduate from Sunnyside High School and stayed a Sunnyside resident throughout his life. Mike briefly attended college at YVCC; however, his ultimate passion was being a mechanic. His hard-working hands served for 38 years between Independent Foods and Seneca as a mechanic and cook room supervisor. As destiny made its way, Mike met the love of his life, Jenny, in 1990. Mike and Jenny married in 1992 and remained inseparable until his last day on Earth. They shared over 30 years of planting their roots in Sunnyside. In 1993 came their first bundle of joy – Michael Roman, Jr. After Mikey came Clarissa in 1996. After Rissa, they welcomed their fur baby Chico in 2010. Mike’s purpose in life was loving his family, to which he dedicated his entire life. Mike enjoyed life so much. He loved comic books, played softball throughout his life, and was a die-hard fan of the Seattle Seahawks, Seattle Mariners, and Chicago Bulls. Sundays were family days where it was gameday in the house with the Seahawks or pay-per-view watching WWE. Most notably, Mike enjoyed the unforgettable barbecue get-togethers and being a pit master. For years, Mike perfected his grilled chicken, which, if you ever attended a barbecue at Mike and Jenny’s, you knew about the chicken. Mike’s heart of gold, glorious smile, and laughter that lit up the room will sorely be missed but will not be forgotten. He is survived by his wife Jenny, his children, Mikey and Rissa, and his furbaby Chico. Along with his immediate family, he is also survived by his mother, Andrea Roman, brother Andres Roman, sister Maria (Frank) Canales, along with numerous family members. He is preceded in death by his father, Jose C. Roman, Jr., brother Fred Roman, and his grandparents. Viewing and visitation will be held at Lower Valley Hills Funeral Home in Sunnyside, WA, on Thursday, October 6thfrom 4 pm – 7 pm. Mass will be held on October 7 at 10 am at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Sunnyside, WA, followed by his burial at Lower Valley Memorial Gardens promptly after. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Michael Roman, please visit our flower store.