John Compardo Sr.

John Compardo Sr. 97, of Nazareth formerly of Bethlehem, passed away on Wednesday January 31, 2018. John was the husband of the late Mary Jane (Altieri) Compardo. Born in Pen Argyl, John was the son of the late Dominic and Rena (Dally) Compardo. He was a member of Notre Dame Catholic Church in Bethlehem. John proudly served his country in the US Navy during WWII. John received his Bachelors Degree from Springfield College in Massachusetts, his Masters from Moravian College and his Doctorate from Lehigh University. He was the Athletic Director of the US Naval Submarine Base in New London, CT from 1948-53. From 1953 through 1965 he taught Physical Education and was the head Basketball coach at Allentown Central Catholic High School. In 1965 he joined the staff of Allentown College (now DeSales University) as the Athletic Director and Director of Physical Education and remained there for 24 years until his retirement in 1989. Surviving is his daughter Darlene Bio of Bethlehem, and his son Darrell and wife Marilu of Nazareth. He has five grandchildren, and four great grandchildren. John was preceded in death by his son John Jr. and his four sisters: Hilda, Mary, Esther, and Rena. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday February 5, 2018 at 9:00 am in the Connelly Chapel on the campus of DeSales university. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in John's memory to the DeSales University Compardo Athletic Complex, c/o Institutional Advancement, 2755 Station Ave. Center Valley, PA 18034. Arrangements entrusted to the O'Donnell Funeral Home, Allentown.