LaVerne DePastino Pompa
LaVerne DePastino Pompa
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On Monday October 20, 2025 at age 93, beloved wife of the late Gerard Anthony Pompa; mother of Gerard A. Pompa, Jr. (Susan Pompa), Gina Marie Pompa, Amy Santucci (Francesco Santucci, M.D.) and Richard D. Pompa (Michelle Neely); grandmother of Anthony Gerard Pompa, M.D.(Dana), Annelise Holtz (Richard), Michael Francis Pompa (Kathryn), Domenico Gerard Nicassio, Maria Dominique Nicassio, Vittorio Alexander Santucci, J.D., Christopher Gerard Santucci, M.D.(Lindsey), Daniella Arabella Santucci, and Darlene Amelia Pompa; great-grandmother of Dominic Gerard Pompa, and Juliana Marie Pompa. LaVerne was the youngest daughter of the late Elvira and Domenico DePastino and was pre-deceased by all of her siblings. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends, and was also pre-deceased by her beloved canine best friend, Snoball. Friends will be received at John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc. 4900 Centre Avenue at Devonshire Street (freyvogelfuneralhome.com) on Friday October 24, 2025, from 3-7PM. Funeral Saturday, Mass of Christian Burial St. Raphael Church of St. Jude’s Parish at 10AM. Remembrances may be made to Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh or Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh (Hamilton Avenue).
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Darlene Bartos
October 22, 2025
Gina, Amy and the Pompa family, You have my most sincere condolences on your moms passing. We loved your Pompas hot and sweet sausage! Bought it all the time growing up. Your mom was so sweet and a beautiful woman inside and out. Will lift you in prayer during this time. Darlene (Freker) Bartos
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Susan Giangardella
October 22, 2025
Sorry for your loss Rich. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love from your VA canton pharmacy family
Martha Mazak
October 22, 2025
Rich and family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Martha (Cleveland VA)
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