John M. Compo

PORT LEYDEN - John M. Compo, 73, longtime resident of North Street, passed away Tuesday morning, January 27, 2026 at his home with his loving family by his side.

He was born on June 8, 1952 in Constableville, a son of the late David and Patricia Doster Compo. John graduated from South Lewis Central School and was drafted into the United States Army, serving from 1972 to 1974. After his honorable discharge, John worked construction with his father and brother for a short time along with painting water towers. He then went to work at Burrows Papermill in Lyonsdale as a laborer, a job he retired from after 40-plus years.

John enjoyed hunting, fishing, train layouts, his dog King, and riding four-wheeler. He loved spending time at the family camp, especially with his brother David whom he did everything with. John could often be found at camp working at the sawmill he built, clearing new trails with his tractor that he enjoyed driving, or working on any projects that came about. He was a jack of all trades, self-sufficient, and always kept himself busy. He even built his home on North Street himself. John was very adamant about teaching his children as much as he could, including how to drive stick shift at a young age on the road into the family camp. He loved gardening and tending to his orchard where he grew a variety of fruits and vegetables, often canning many of them. John also loved producing maple syrup and maple syrup candies, winning awards for his high quality products.

He is survived by three children, Melissa Compo, Jennifer (Brad) Barnes, and John (Trish O'Donnell) Compo; his beloved sheltie dog, King Compo; a very special, kind, compassionate, and caring girlfriend, Lynda Crofoot; seven grandchildren, Max, Kaitlyn, Tyler, Halley, Jonathan, Mattie and Abigail; two sisters, Susan Durant and Margaret Compo; one sister-in-law, Lois Compo; and one niece and two nephews, Heidi, Paul, and David.

John was predeceased by his wife, Cathy Compo and one brother, David Compo.

In keeping with his wishes, there will be no calling hours or funeral services. Arrangements are under the care of Mills Funeral Home, Boonville.

Contributions in John's name may be made to the Spirit Animal Sanctuary, 2539 East Road, Boonville, NY 13309 or to the Lewis County Humane Society, PO Box 682, Lowville, NY 13367.

Condolences may be made to John's family online at www.millsfuneralhomes.com.