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Patrick Pomposello Obituary
Patrick J. Pomposello, 67, of Sciota died on Thursday, March 16, at Pocono Medical Center, East Stroudsburg. He was the loving husband of Marilyn Mills Pomposello. They were married April 22, 1961.
He was born July 14, 1938, in Bronx, N.Y., a son of the late Dominic and Alva Browning Pomposello. He was a resident of Monroe County for the past 10 years and, prior to that, of Babylon, N.Y.
Patrick was a member of St Luke's Catholic Church, Stroudsburg. He was a peacetime veteran of the U.S. Army, having served in Germany.
Prior to his retirement in December 1994, Mr. Pomposello was Manhattan Borough Commissioner for the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation.
In addition to his loving wife, he is survived by four sons: Patrick J. Pomposello and his wife, Ann Marie, of Center Moriches, N.Y., Michael G. Pomposello of New York City, Steven C. Pomposello and his wife, Teresa, of Clifton, Park, N.Y., and Roger B. Pomposello and his wife, Tammie, of Lehighton; seven grandchildren: Patrick, Alexander, Michelle, Megan, Shen-li, Michaela and Roger Jr. He is also survived by brothers and sisters: Steven and his wife, Patricia Pomposello, of Orange County, N.Y., Alice of South Carolina, Yolanda of California, Robert of Texas, Roger of California, Thomas of Nevada and Joan of Connecticut; and a sister-in-law, Edith Mills of Sciota.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 20, at St. Luke's Catholic Church, 818 Main St., Stroudsburg, with Fr. Thomas McLaughlin as celebrant. Burial will follow in Buena Vista Cemetery, Brodheadsville.
There will be viewings from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, March 18, and from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, March 19, at the Joseph J. Pula Funeral Home, 23 North Ninth St., Stroudsburg.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, RR 2 Box 2138, Stroudsburg PA 18360.
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Memories and Condolences
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John Sichenze
August 13, 2020
Mr Pomposello was my former boss at the parks dept and was a great guy . One day I was working outdoors when it was 100* , I believe the year was 1977, and I was working by shore road in Brooklyn , and when he saw me working outdoors he told me that I wasnt allowed to work outdoors when the temp was over 95* and he told me to get in his green park truck / van and he actually drove me home . I was 20 y/o old at the time . Great guy and boss he was. This was before he made his extraordinary rise in the Parks dept. He was only a foreman at the time .
Rick Zimmerman
April 1, 2006
Pat was a friend, the kind of friend that you could rely on and depend on whenever it was necessary. And it all happened very quickly - we hit it off from the start. He was the best neighbor anyone could ask for. He was always there when you needed help with anything. Anything at all. I miss him very much.
My favorite Pat story has to do with my dock. It floated to the other end of the lake during a storm while we were away. Upon returning we noticed it was gone, and Pat immediately said "let's get in my boat and go get it." I had things to do that day, so I said we should do it tomorrow. Well the lake froze that night and we couldn't get to it in his boat. Now, I would have waited until Spring to bring it back, but Pat knew I would rather have it back sooner, so he insisted that we "pole" it back that day, which we did, chopping the ice away as we went. We made it, and I was truthfully very happy to have it back. It was like Huck Finn and Tom Sawyer, and from then on we mostly referred to each other as Huck and Tom. If it weren't for Huck, my dock would have been across the lake until Spring.
I miss you Huck
Ellie Zimmerman
April 1, 2006
Pat was one of the first persons Rick and I met when we bought our house in PA. He warmly welcomed us and immediately showed us his home -which you knew he just loved.
We then became friends with Pat and Marilyn and had fun playing "Sequence" together, of course, Pat cooked for us which was always gourmet.
His sense of humor was disarming, but once you caught on you could give it back to him. Oh how we'll miss him.
He always told us how much he loved Marilyn, and showed it in many ways.
Pat loved his home with the lake and yard. His flowers were so beautiful. He jokingly said to me, "you can plant flowers but don't make your yard look better than mine." He even loaned me a garden book.
God must have had a yearning for "shrimp parmesan" as he called Pat much too soon.
See you later, Pat.
Patrick Pomposello Jr.
March 26, 2006
My father was always there for me and our family from the time I was a child to the present of raising my own two sons. What better role model could I have to be a guide through life. He always had the right thing to say, along with a great sense of timing, to help me seperate the truly important matters from the small stuff. I will carry his gifts with me all the rest of my days and will attempt to honor his memory by living my own life with his values of integrity, charity, and humility. Be at peace dad, I know you're basking in the warmth of God's love.
Edith Mills
March 22, 2006
I never thought of Pat as my brother-in-law I thought of him as my brother. Pat was kinder and more thoughtful of me than many brothers are of a natual sister. Most people look a life in terms of I or me first. Pat looked at life in terms of you first that is what makes the difference between a good person and a truly good man. I love you Pat and I thank you and miss you. Love Edith
Lynn Cozier
March 18, 2006
My condolences to the Pomposello family from Lynn, Christal and the Cozier family. We will always remember the long talks we had with "Pat" at the St. Lukes Soup Kitchen.Yes everyone called him "Pat" because he had such a warm personality.He made everyone's experience at The Soup Kitchen a happy one. Pat. always talked about family. He was so passionate about cooking and he expressed how much he liked cooking for his family, especially the grandchildren.He would say ,"I am cooking for the grandchildren today", and he would explain to us what dish/dishes he was making that day. He always spoke with such pride. Everyone at the Soup kitchen will remember him fondly.
Lynn Cozier
March 18, 2006
My condolences to the Pomposello family from Lynn, Christal and the Cozier family. We will always remember the long talks we had with "Pat" at the St. Lukes Soup Kitchen.Yes everyone called him "Pat" because he had such a warm personality.He made everyone's experience at The Soup Kitchen a happy one. Pat. always talked about family. He was so passionate about cooking and he expressed how much he liked cooking for his family, especially the grandchildren.He would say ,"I am cooking for the grandchildren today", and he would explain to us what dish/dishes he was making. He always spoke with such pride. Everyone at the Soup kitchen will remember him fondly.
Marilyn Pomposello
March 17, 2006
May you be at peace and loved by the Lord. I will love you always!
Yours Forever, Marilyn
Lynn Cozier
March 17, 2006
My sincere condolences to the Pomposello family in your time of sadness and lost.It have been a privelege to know Pat. at the St.Lukes Soup Kitchen for thr past three years. He was always a happy person who took great pride in his cooking.When He cooked he made sure that the meal had a little special ingredient.So whatever he cooked he added his personal touch. We had long talks about our family. He always spoke highly of his family. He expresse the joy he receiverd spending time with the grandchildren and cooking for them. He will truly be missed. The warmth he exudes will continue to be felt even from heaven.
Christine Summers
March 17, 2006
It has been a blessing and pleasure to have known Pat. His sense of humor, his wit, his generosity and especially his grace as a host are a treasure.
He is at peace.
Roger Pomposello
March 17, 2006
Dad taught us how to love and be loved. He showed us the importance of Family. Most of all, he was always there for us no matter if the need was little or life changing.
As a grandfather, he was the very best. He taught his grandchildren so much. He cared for them when they were sick, hugged them when they were hurt, showered them with so much love, they had no doubt how he cared for them and loved them so.
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