Joan L. Bompastore, 50, of Londonderry, NH, passed away peacefully on Friday December 13, 2013, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was the daughter of Teresa (Inez) and the late Adrian J. Pallone. Raised in Andover, she was a graduate of Andover High School, received her B.S. in Computer Science from Merrimack College and her Masters in Computer Science from Boston University. She later moved to Londonderry, NH where she has been a resident for the past 24 years.
She is survived by her loving husband of 24 years, Paul Bompastore, of Londonderry, and her five beloved children, Nicholas, Andrew, Matthew, Stephen and Teresa Bompastore, all of Londonderry, NH; her brother John Pallone and his wife Donna; and her sisters, Anne Bauer and her husband John, and Janet Niceforo and her husband John; her mother-in-law, Italia Bompastore, her brother-in-law, Anthony Bompastore, and sister-in law, Rita Coxhead and her husband John; and many dear nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Joan was an active parishioner of St. Mark's Church where she served on the Pastoral Council. She lovingly cheered on her children at sporting events, school concerts and dance recitals. She was the most happiest surrounded by her family on one of their many adventures; summer fun at her parents' lake house, skiing at Cannon Mountain or on one of the many other exciting family vacations. Joan truly loved life and enjoyed the many blessings she had, always living out her faith in her everyday life. It was her deep faith and spirituality which helped Joan endure the many hardships of her illness, and gave her the strength and courage to fight valiantly until God's plan was realized.
Calling hours were held on Monday, December 16, 2013 from 5 to 8pm at St. Mark’s Church, corner of South Road and Mammoth Road, Londonderry. A Liturgy of Christian Burial was celebrated on Tuesday at 10:30am in St. Marks Church. Burial followed in Holy Cross Cemetery, Gilcreast Road, Londonderry. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorial contributions may be made in Joan's name to the Jimmy Fund, C/O Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168 , Boston, MA 02284-9168 or to Catholic Relief Services ~ The Orphans of India by mail: P.O. Box 17090 Baltimore, Maryland 21297-0303; online: crs.org.