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Albert Zompa Obituary
Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Orazio and Emilia (Grande) Zompa.
Mr. Zompa was Deputy Clerk for the Chief Judge of the RI District Court for 14 years before retiring. He also worked for United Wire in Cranston as a Machinist Supervisor for over 30 years.
He was a WW-II U.S. Army Veteran and served with company D 391 Infantry Regiment in the Pacific in Japan for a period of 23 months. As platoon sergeant he directed and supervised one platoon of men in the firing of heavy machine guns against enemy personnel vehicles, installations and lines of communication, and used all small arms and hand weapons. Albert was an avid golfer, bowler, and an exceptional gin player, and was active in politics and was elected to the 13th District Representative Democratic Committee.
He was the devoted father of twin boys, Richard J. Zompa of Cumberland and Robert O. Zompa of Misquamicut Beach, RI and was the brother of the late Elena LaFazia.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial Thursday at 9 a.m. in St. Robert Bellarmine Church, Atwood Ave., Johnston, followed by inurnment in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. Visiting hours and flowers are respectfully omitted.
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Rosemary & Ray LaFazia
October 30, 2008
Bobby and Richard,
Uncle Al will be sadly missed. He was a special part of our family. We share a lot of memories. keep in touch.
Love, Roe &Ray
Brenna and Mike McAfee
October 30, 2008
Richard and Bobby--once again we send our sympathies over the loss of Uncle Al, we have so may great memories of him, he was always so generous and loving to all of us, and he will be missed.
tony ricci
October 29, 2008
Richard and Robert; We want to let you know we are sorry to hear that "Uncle Al" is gone and we share your loss.
Tony & Elaine Ricci, Scottsdale AZ
Nancy Crawley
October 28, 2008
To Richard, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. I am sure you and your brother will find comfort in the thoughts and experiences you shared with him. He will be in my prayers tonight. Sincerely Nancy Crawley,Albert Realty/GMAC
BOBBY Mancini
October 28, 2008
GOD BLESS YOU
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