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Obituary: David H. Compo, III, 74, Port Leyden
Published: December 29, 2023
By: Provided by Mills Funeral Home
David H. Compo,
III
 Port Leyden - David H. Compo,
III, 74, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2023
at the Lutheran Nursing Home in Clinton, NY.
David was born on
February 28, 1949 at Sunset Nursing Home in
Constableville he was the son of David H. Compo,
Jr. and Patricia Doster Compo. David grew up as a baby boomer along with
his brother John M. Compo and two sisters Susan Compo Marmon Duran of
Deland, Florida and Margaret A. Compo. He went to
Port Leyden Elementary School and graduated from South Lewis Central School
in Turin. A kind and caring man, David spent his years living in Port
Leyden and dedicating his life to his family. On February 2, 1997, David
married Lois Mowry a Rome native. They took their
vows from his cousin, Justice Ted McCall in Lyonsdale.
David was
patriotic and proudly served our country in the United States Army during
the Vietnam War. He was with the Company D, 229th Assault Helicopter B,
First Calvary Division. His working career was with the IUOE, District 545,
Local 158 as an Operating Engineer retiring in 1995 due to a health
condition. There were many construction jobs where he had the privilege of
working with his father. In June he was recognized for his 55 years with
the union.
When time
allowed, David was at camp enjoying the outdoors, playing with his toys
(tractors, 4-wheeler, RTV, dozer) and being an avid hunter. He liked to
reminisce about the old days when he and his buddies
played cards and partied at camp. His other interests were coin collecting,
model car collecting, watching football and NASCAR on TV, gardening and
just keeping busy. David adored the company of his loving pets and loved to
joke around and visit with family and friends. In between working and
playing, he could be found doing his signups and having beverages (and
maybe playing cards) with his friends at the local establishments.
He was a life
member of the Boonville Elks and the Harland J. Hennessy Veterans of
Foreign Wars in Boonville.
David is
predeceased by his parents and is survived by his wife, brother
and sisters. He also leaves behind his nieces and nephews: Bethann Mooney
Harris, Melissa Compo, Jennifer Compo Barnes, John Compo, Heidi Marmon
Dugan, Paul Marmon and David Duran; his great
nieces and nephews: Tyler Compo, Max Podkowka, Kaitlyn Podkowka and Halley
Compo. He will be missed by all.
There will be no
services per David’s wishes and burial will be at Calvary Cemetery in Port
Leyden. Donations in David’s name may be made to Lewis County Humane
Society, P.O. Box 682, Lowville, NY 13367. Mills Funeral Home, Boonville is in charge of the arrangements. For an online message
of sympathy please go to www.millsfuneralhomes.com.
Rest in peace
David and God bless.
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