TROY -

Louis E. Pompey Jr. passed away at the Victorian Nursing Home in North Troy, where residents and staff affectionately knew him as "Pops."

 A lifelong resident of Troy, Louis was the son of the late Louis E. Pompey Sr. and Phosia Rowe.

Louis was educated in the Troy Public Schools and dedicated his career to his community, serving as a sanitation worker for the Troy Department of Public Works and later working at the steel mill in South Troy. Those who knew him will remember his work ethic and the many friendships he formed throughout his life.

He is survived by his daughter, Shaunte Pompey of California, and two grandchildren. He also leaves behind his brothers and sisters: Patricia Stinney of Bloomfield, CT; Phyllis Beale of El Paso, TX; Eric Pompey of Troy, NY; Deric Pompey of Fulton, NY; Russell Pompey of Schenectady, NY; Sonya Tucker of Troy, NY; Stephanie Tucker of Baltimore, MD; Stacey Pompey-Goss of Charlotte, NC; Doreen King of Jacksonville, FL; and William H. Rowe Jr. of Troy. He is further survived by a large host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Louis was preceded in death by two sisters, Rhodell Pompey and Cynthia Pompey, both of Troy.

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