Robert Romadka passed away at the age of 96.
He was known for his contributions and volunteer efforts to organizations all over Eastern Baltimore County.
Romadka became the first inductee in the Chesapeake Gateway Chamber Hall of Fame in 2010.
According to the Chamber, he started his law practice in 1953.
He was known for his involvement into many organizations including: Chesapeake Gateway Chamber, CCBC Essex, Essex Community Development Corporation and many others.
He was a member of Our Lady Queen of Peace Church and served on the Board of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel School.
Kathy Theiss McCourry, a member of the Chesapeake Gateway Chamber, said Romadka was still active in the community and was recently at a ribbon cutting at Medstar Franklin Square Medical Center Gift shop.
“He was very touched as he gave his last speech to us. What a beautiful touch to our ribbon cutting. RIP Mr. Bob. We love you,” Theiss McCourry wrote on social media.
County Councilman David Marks said Romadka’s passing closes an important chapter for the area.
“Bob Romadka will be remembered as a transformational leader in the postwar history of Baltimore County’s Eastside. His legacy is everywhere, from the Community College of Baltimore County to the medical center at Franklin Square,” Councilman David Marks said in a statement.
“My sympathies to his family and many friends, and all who worked with him and loved him.”
Services will be held at Bruzdzinski Funeral Home P. A. at 1407 Old Eastern Avenue, Essex at route 702 (beltway exit 36) on Saturday, March 28, and Sunday March 29, 2026 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday March 30, 2026 at 11 am in Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 10003 Bird River Road, Middle River MD 21220.
Entombment Parkwood Cemetery.