Online Obituaries Romano Vaz, 91, of Brockton, passed away on Friday, December 25, 2015 at the Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital. He was the husband of the late Catarina Pina. Born November 8, 1924 in Fogo, Cape Verde he was a son of the late Jesuino Vaz-DePina and Maria Resende. Romano worked as a supervisor in the construction business. He is survived by his children; Jesuino Pina, Jose Pina, Phillip Vaz, Maria Vaz Pina, John Pina, Maria Constanca Pina, Lino DePina, and Vicente Pina; his 50 grandchildren, 55 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. Funeral Information Funeral from the Russell & Pica Funeral Home on Saturday, January 2nd 2016 at 8:00AM followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Edith Stein / St. Edward Parish, 71 East Main St., Brockton at 9:00AM. Interment will follow in Melrose Cemetery, Brockton. Calling hours Friday 4:00PM - 8:00PM.