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Geraldine "Gerry" Compasso

1940 - 2021

Geraldine "Gerry" Compasso obituary, 1940-2021, New Windsor, NY

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1940

DIED

2021

Geraldine Compasso Obituary

Geraldine "Gerry" Compasso
November 23, 1940 - February 3, 2021
New Windsor, NY
Geraldine "Gerry" Compasso of New Windsor, NY passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning February 3, 2021 at St. Luke's Montefiore Hospital. Gerry was born November 23, 1940 in Mount Vernon, NY, daughter of the late Jerome and Rose (Harrigan) Kenlon.
Gerry loved her 40 plus year transportation career. Driving others around, stirring up conversation and making friends, learning about other's lives not only gave her great joy, but impacted the lives of many as seen in the outpouring of love and support over the last weeks.
Gerry could always been seen with a smile on her face and her "It Is What It Is" attitude! Visiting grandma always meant candy, cookies, and treats. Gerry loved all things sports but especially her New York Mets and Duke Blue Devils.
Survived by her two sons and daughter, Robert Compasso, Jr and his wife Michele of New Windsor, NY, Susan Schnitzler and her husband Michael of Charlton, NY and James Peter Compasso (Wendy) of Newtown, CT. She is also survived by her grandchildren Stephanie Compasso Geyer and her husband Matthew, Courtney Miller, Christina Compasso, Kyle Miller, Brandon Compasso, Matthew Schnitzler, Giovanni Compasso and Jason Schnitzler. She is also survived by Robert Compasso, Sr. of Fort Mill, SC the father of her children. She will be dearly missed by her special honorary grandchildren Chelsea Pompa, Mikayla Miller, Brianna Delgado, and Megan Delgado. She is also survived by her sisters Sr. Rose Jerome Kenlon of Mount Vernon, NY, Maryanne Saw of Glendale, AZ and many nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank the staff, especially the nurses and doctors in the ICU, at St. Luke's Hospital for their exceptional care and communication with our family during our mother's illness.
In lieu of flowers please consider donating to The Child Life Fund at the Bernard and Millie Duker Children's Hospital at Albany Medical Center, 43 New Scotland Avenue, MC-119, Albany New York 12208 in Geraldine Compasso's name.
There will be no visitation. A Memorial Mass will be held at 10 am on Friday, February 5 at Sacred Heart Church, Newburgh, to which family and friends are invited. Due to COVID restrictions, please be advised there will be no receiving line, and masks and social distancing are required.
To send a personal condolence please visit www.Brooksfh.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Times Herald-Record from Feb. 4 to Feb. 5, 2021.

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Wendy Sass

February 5, 2021

Gerry was a very nice person to work with. Always smiled .. She knew every road in Orange County!! Will be greatly missed by all. Thoughts and prayers for the family family... ❤ Xo

Natasha m Faison-williams

February 4, 2021

It was an honor and great privilege to meet one of God's angels on earth. Your words of wisdom and compassion will be missed. Thank You so much for being my inspiration.

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