Nation Saying goodbye to dying wife likely cost 90-year-old ‘Romeo’ his life. He had no regrets, family says. August 7, 2020Gary White, The LedgerComments Off on Saying goodbye to dying wife likely cost 90-year-old ‘Romeo’ his life. He had no regrets, family says. Sam and JoAnn Reck, were married nearly 30 years. Sam tested positive for COVID-19 after he visited JoAnn, who was dying of the virus.