Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Louis and Etta (Ruggieri) Pompeii. In his youth he resided in Barrington and is a 1956 graduate of Barrington High School.
Chris owned and operated the Bristol Motor Lodge for over 20 years. Early on in his career, he worked for Greater Providence Trust and before retiring he owned and operated ROC-LAN Jewelry Manufacturing Co.
Chris was an avid golfer and was Past President of the Valley Country Club in West Warwick. He had the most memorable times with his Valley Country Club buddies, better known as, “The Crazy 8’s.”
He loved watching all kind of sports, including the Red Sox and the Patriots. Chris also enjoyed traveling and being around his 2 cats, Kiki and Tiger. He was a U.S. Veteran of the Coast Guard.
He was the father of Louis Pompeii, Debbie Baldassarre and her husband John, and Linda Harnois. He was also considered the father of close family friend, Valerie Myrick and was the loving grandfather of Alexandria Pettinato, Gabrielle Paola and her husband Michael, Frankie Pettinato and Brooklynn Pompeii.
His funeral and visitation will be held Thursday, May 9, 2019 at 8:30 am from the ROMANO FUNERAL HOME, 627 Union Avenue, Providence, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am in St. Rocco Church, 927 Atwood Ave., Johnston. Burial to follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Providence. Donations may be made in Chris’s memory to the Alzheimer’s Association, 245 Waterman Street, Suite 306, Providence, RI 02906. www.romanofuneralhome.com.
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