- Worked at Warner Bros. under Ray Heindorf as vocal coach and vocal arranger, to Dick Powell and many others in the '30's. 1941 to 1945: Singer and guitarist, was part of the original 'Four Gypsies', traveling for the U.S.O. Billed as the 'only orchestra' he backed up Frances Langford Bob Hope and Jerry Colonna on tour all over Europe, Africa and the Pacific Islands during WWII. Later as a nite-club singer, he headlined at Frances Langford's "Frances Langford Outrigger Resort" in Jensen Beach, Fla.
- Father of famous composer, producer, arranger, guitarist, and journalist Richard Niles with his wife Pat Silver.
- Romano's daughter, Lisa Hayden-Miller is a chef and an author. Her cookbook, Galley Guru, is highly regarded in its field. She has also co-written songs with him and a musical stage play.
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