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Gennaro Compasso Obituary



Gennaro "Gerald" A. Compasso, 87, loving husband of Isabel (Montano) Compasso died on Wednesday March 22, 2017. Gerald was born in New York City to Gennaro and Jennie (Stiso) Compasso. Gerald served in the US Army and received a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Connecticut before embarking on a career that included positions at G. Fox Company & Co., Magnavox Corp., Raytheon, First Hartford Realty, and Beckenstein Enterprises. He was a parishioner at St. Bartholomew's Church in Manchester and as well as a member of Manchester Country Club. Gerald is also survived by his son Gary Compasso and wife Michele of Sewickley, PA, his granddaughters Jordan Friese and Samantha Compasso-Robinson, Samantha's husband Nickolas Robinson and son Miles Compasso, as well as Sherri Moran, mother of Samantha. In addition to his parents, Gerald was predeceased by his brother-in-law Anthony N. Montano. Family and friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday March 28th from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday March 29, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at the John F. Tierney Funeral Home, 219 W. Center Street, Manchester with burial to follow at Mount St. Benedict Cemetery in Bloomfield. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to either the National Kidney Foundation, the American Heart Foundation or a charity of the donor's choice. For online condolences please visit: www.tierneyfuneralhome.com



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Published by Hartford Courant from Mar. 26 to Mar. 27, 2017.

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James Montano

March 19, 2019

Isabel, Thinking of you on this difficult anniversary. We love you and are here for you and remembering Gerry.

Jim & Cindy Montano

March 26, 2017

Isabel:

We were so sorry to hear today about Gerry. He was such a great guy who always had a smile and brightened the room when you saw him. We will miss him dearly.

Love,

Jim and Cindy Montano

Catherine Anderson

March 26, 2017

Isabel, Sorry to hear of the death of Gerry. We just had a memorial service for Bill. He passed away on Feb. 24th.
Catherine Anderson

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5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

John F. Tierney Funeral Home, Inc.

219 West Center Street, Manchester, CT 06040

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29

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11:00 a.m.

John F. Tierney Funeral Home, Inc.

219 West Center Street, Manchester, CT 06040

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29

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Mount St. Benedict Cemetery

Bloomfield, CT

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219 West Center Street, Manchester, CT 06040

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