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Roma Langone (née Visco) is an American philanthropist and the wife of billionaire businessman and Home Depot co-founder Kenneth G. Langone. Born on December 20, 1939, in New York, she married Ken Langone in 1960, and the couple has three children: Kenneth G. Langone Jr., Stephen, and Michelle. She is renowned for her contributions to healthcare and education alongside her husband, serving on boards including the New York University Langone Medical Center and Catholic Charities of New York. The Langones have been pivotal in major philanthropic efforts, most notably as lead donors to the New York University School of Medicine, which was renamed NYU Langone Health in their honor in 2008 following a $200 million gift. Her philanthropy extends to education with significant donations to institutions like the Horace Mann School and Seton Hall University. Throughout her life, Roma Langone has maintained a relatively private profile while supporting her husband's business ventures through Invemed Associates. Her Italian-American heritage and Catholic faith have shaped her charitable focus on family, education, and health equity.