Background
Romanelli, James A. was born on July 8, 1929 in Pittsburgh. Son of Dominick T. and Sarah (McWilliams) Romanelli.
politician member of the Pennsylvania State Senate member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Romanelli, James A. was born on July 8, 1929 in Pittsburgh. Son of Dominick T. and Sarah (McWilliams) Romanelli.
Student, University Pittsburgh. Student, Duquesne University.
A native of the South Side, Romanelli worked as a Pittsburgh city building inspector prior to elective office. He represented the 22nd legislative district in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from 1973 through 1975. He was elected to represent the 43rd senatorial district in the Pennsylvania Senate in a 1975 special election.
In 1983, he suffered a mild stroke. He apologized after telling steelworkers at a Labor Day parade in Homestead that they should slash the tires on foreign cars.
Board directors South Side Hospital, Squirrel Hill Urban Coalition, Urban League Pittsburgh, Brashear Association, Oakland Chamber of Commerce. Board managers Hilltop-Knoxville Branch Young Men’s Christian Association. Member of Polish Alliance, Air Force Association Pennsylvania.
Married Alexandra M. Gorskey, September 29, 1962.