Robert L. Germane, age 90 of Swansea and West Palm Beach, Florida, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, January 20, 2019. He was the husband of Dolores M. (Germani) Germane, to whom he had been married for 61 years.
Born in Fall River, the son of the late Rocco and Philomena (Pannoni) Germane, he was a graduate of Coyle High School and earned his Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Tufts University.
A 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force, he served during the Korean War as a fighter pilot. He was a self-employed contractor and owner of Swansea Auto Parts and was well known for his mechanical ingenuity. His hobbies included restoring antique brass era cars, flying, fishing, playing poker, and telling stories of his life while stationed in Alaska.
In addition to his wife, Robert is survived by six children, Michael Germane of Rehoboth, Roberta Germane of Swansea, Paul Germane, Thomas Germane and his wife Carla of Warren, RI, David Germane and his wife Kristine of Dartmouth and Lisa Celio and her husband Robert of Swansea; 10 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.
His Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 24, 2019 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm in the Waring-Sullivan Home at Birchcrest, 189 Gardners Neck Rd., Swansea. Funeral and burial are private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his honor may be made to the Southcoast VNA, 200 Mill Rd., Fairhaven, MA 02719.