John P. Compos

John P. Compos, 84, of Kansas City, MO, passed away on Sat., June 4 at Kansas City Hospice House. Visitation will be 6-8 pm on Wed, June 8 at McGilley Midtown Chapel, 20 W. Linwood, KCMO, with Rosary at 7 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be on at 10:00 am on Thursday at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 5106 St. John Ave., KCMO. Interment will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery.

John was born on May 20, 1927 in Argentine, KS to Juan and Ruth (Pena) Compos, who preceded him in death. He served in the Navy during World War II and was part of the USS Wisemen Destroyer Escort before being discharged in 1946. John was very fond of softball and played with the Aztecas for 15 years, during which time they won the Kansas City, Kansas City Championship three years in a row between 1956-1958. From 1970 to 1975 his love for the sport continued as he restarted and managed the Azteca Softball Team for 5 years. In 1975, John started the Mexican-American Baseball and Softball Hall of Fame where many of the former players from 1924 received recognition. John worked for Armour Meat Packing for 37 years then worked at Jones Store Company in Prairie Village for 13 years. He enjoyed traveling to California and Arizona where he had several nieces and nephews, fishing, hunting, dancing, and being a big joker. He was a 4th Degree member of the Knights of Columbus Cardinal Glennon Council and was member of American Legion Post 609.

In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by son, John, and brother, Joe Compos. John is survived by his wife of 63 years, Modest; children, Richard Compos, and Janet Lapadino; brother, Anthony; 2 sisters, Mary Lemos and Maggie DeLeon 6 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. His love for his grandchildren and great-grandchildren was all he lived for and always helped in any way possible. John never met a stranger and helped everyone who crossed his path. He will be missed. To share a memory or leave a condolence, please sign the guestbook at www.mcgilleymidtownchapel.com