John Compton

COMPTON
John H., 93, of River Vale, died Tuesday October 4, 2011 at home surrounded by his family. John was born in New Haven, CT to Jack and Eugenia Compton on July 2, 1918. He was raised in the Bronx, NY where he enjoyed a wonderful youth. John resided in River Vale, NJ where he raised his family. John was an Army/Air Force World War II veteran. He was an active VFW member and a Mason. He was employed by ARC Electric, NYC, NY and a member of IBEW Local 3. John was active in the River Vale sports community for many years. He served as a Little League Coordinator & Coach. He was a tremendous sports fan that enjoyed the Pascack Valley High School Basketball program and the NY Mets. John could be frequently spotted at the basketball games in the past giving his coaching advice whenever needed. John was a devoted husband, father and grandfather who always put his family first. His warmth, sense of humor and good advice will not be forgotten. He will be missed by his family and friends. John is predeceased by his beloved wife Jeanette and grandson Jack, his brother Henry and sister Julia. He is survived by his devoted daughter Laurie Szymoniak and her husband Tony, his son John Compton and his wife Margaret, loving grandchildren Kevin and Mairead Compton. Family and friends are invited to offer condolences to John's family at the Becker Funeral Home, www.becker-funeralhome.com, 219 Kinderkamack Rd., Westwood, NJ on Friday 4-8 PM. A funeral service will be held on Saturday 10:30 AM at the funeral home with the interment to follow in Westwood Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be donated in his name to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, PO Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148-0142 would be greatly appreciated.