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ORLANDO (EARL) POMPEO, age 94, of Albuquerque, NM, went to be with our Lord on Saturday, July 23, 2005, after a short illness. He was preceded in death by his, wife Elizabeth; his parents: Carlo and Adelina, brothers: Jim, Quin, Sam, Charlie; and his sister: Louise. He was born in Koehler, NM on December 11, 1910. He is survived by his two sons: Tollis and his wife, Linlin of Albuquerque, and Charles and his wife, Marie; two sisters: Rose Purvis of Ohio, and Mary Sparks of Raton, NM; five grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren Monica, Camille, Harriet, and Susan Pompeo of Albuquerque; one grandson: Dominick of Espanola; seven great-grandchildren, and many, many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He worked in the family business, From 1930-1947 (Maxwell Mercantile). He left the family business to serve in the Navy during WWII and returned to work in 1947. He moved to Santa Fe and started the "Chicken Shack" restaurant until 1948. He helped form the fraternal order of eagles club; in Santa Fe. It was the first Eagles club in New Mexico. He was secretary/manager for over 30 years. He was instrumental in organizing other "Aerie's" chapters throughout New Mexico and was later regional President, retiring in the mid-eighties. He was one of four still living charter members. He was also a member of fraternal order of eagles Manager; sons of Italy (financial secretary), member of the Elks, V.F.W. and American Legion. He received two Aide-de-camps honors from two different Governors. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Stem Cell Research Foundation 22512, Gateway Center Drive, Clarksburg, MD 20871. Visitation will be held on Friday, July 29, 2005 at 12:00 p.m. at Berardinelli Family Chapel. Funeral Memorial Service - will be on Friday, July 29, 2005 at 1:30 p.m. Berardinelli Family Chapel. Interment Will follow at 3:00 p.m. Santa Fe National Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Berardinelli Family Funeral Service.
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