John Phillip Pompura

John Phillip Pompura Dad, Grandpa, Uncle Johnny, Dr. Pompura He went peacefully one afternoon. We realized the path ended too soon. Not long enough to hold his hand, this amazing person, this loving man. Not long enough to engage his eyes, and remember his always brimming with pride. Not long enough to stand by his side, as he was by ours after every rough tide. Not long enough to laugh with him still, after every joke, after every tough hill. Not long enough to walk with this man, who has taught us to be the person we can. Now he has gone to be with his wife, and we want to thank him for the wonderful life. We’ll always remember the time we spent with our father and always wish it could have been longer. Dad, you’ll always be remembered dearly, forever in our hearts and memories. Born: May 26, 1932 Died: December 31, 2014 Thunderbay Ontario, Canada Oviedo, Florida Family Tree Parents: John and Meri Pompura Siblings: Pete, Mary, Joseph Wife:Emmy Stete Surviving children: Michael, Karen, Laurie, Heidi, Eric, Aymie Grandchildren: Mikey, Skyland, Dakotah, Hannah, Madison, Emily, Andy, Blake, Maddox, Mason John Phillip Pompura served in the United States Army for 28 years and retired in 1980, as a decorated colonel in Fort Gordon, Ga. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree (BA), Bachelor of Science degree (BS), Masters of Science degree (MA) and his doctorates in Dental Surgery (DDS), graduating from Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio. He specialized in pediatric dentistry, general dentistry, and TMJ. He practiced in Melbourne, Florida from 1980 through 2008. He met Emmy Stete in Germany. They married and had 6 children. He was a grandfather with 10 grandchildren. Despite all his achievements, he was a humble man, a gentleman with old world beliefs. He was compassionate and helped others. He was a dedicated family man. He was genuine and honest, the best man you’ll ever know. He had a great sense of humor and traveled to more places than most people could ever dream. He enjoyed over ripe bananas, kolaches, and traditional European foods. He loved dentistry, yard work, and watching WWE. His greatest love was spending time with his grandchildren. He lived a long and happy life, to the end he smiled and dreamed. He will always be remembered and loved.