Margaret M Pompa

November 25, 2020

Margaret M. Pompa, 60, passed away unexpectedly on November 25, 2020 due to complications during a catheterization procedure at the Prince William Medical Center in Manassas, Virginia. Margaret, also known to her friends and family as Maggie (or Mags), was born on January 2, 1960 in Jersey City, NJ to Fred and Eileen Wilber. Maggie attended St. Brigid School in North Bergen before the family moved to Nesco, NJ. She was proud to tell anyone who would listen that she had been taught by Hilda Frame at the (2-room) Nesco School House, where she also met her life-long friend Lorraine. Mrs. Frame was the earliest influence in Maggie’s decision to pursue teaching. Elwood Elementary School was her next stop before attending Oakcrest High School where she was voted Most Likely to Succeed by her graduating class. Her gang of brilliant and crazy friends enjoyed their close-knit four years of classes, talks in the hall, basketball games, Key Club and extracurricular activities. She often spoke of those times, as well as summers packing blueberries, waiting tables at Sweetwater Restaurant, and taking time off to work on her tan at the beach in Ocean City. Maggie attended the University of Rhode Island where she graduated Cum Laude. Her focus was in Women’s Studies and briefly considered going into politics. She instead decided to stretch her wings and fly to San Antonio, Texas where she met the love of her life, Frank. Introduced by mutual friends, they dated, and through what can only be seen as divine intervention fell quickly and deeply in love. Chasing their dreams together, they moved to Fairfax, VA and married soon after. Maggie and Frank were blessed with two wonderful sons, Christopher and Robert, without whom her life would not have been complete. It was at this very same time that she pursued and obtained her Master’s Degree in Education from George Mason University. Maggie adored her husband and boys, and loved spending time making a beautiful and comfortable home for them. She would often joke with the boys not to jump on the furniture, as this was “what they were taking to college with them!” Never shy in speaking her mind, Maggie made sure to guide her sons to be fair, honest, generous, kind and loving. As a very young girl, Maggie could fill a room with her spark and sense of humor, leading many hours of zany fun and shenanigans with her five siblings. She would organize sing-a-longs, home-spun Christmas pageants, board games, and long walks. All of this was peppered with her distinctive laugh and wonderful penitent for conversation. She was a terrific sister and was always there with support and a song, or a simple talk to lift your spirits. She was close with her brothers and sisters and they will miss her dearly. Maggie’s zest for life only grew as she did. Making many good friends along the way. She was loved by her schoolmates and teachers alike, as she was a natural born leader and organizer. Her can-do positivity and her sparkling broad intelligence would always see the task to finish. Maggie’s drive and her innate understanding of many subjects led her to achieve her goal of becoming a teacher, a career which she always knew she wanted and she poured herself into. Maggie loved all of her Fairfax and Prince William County friends and colleagues, and she loved her students, often sharing stories of something funny or wonderful that happened during the day. It made her happy to see a child succeed and grow and she was instrumental in consistently achieving those results. She welcomed all to their house where one and all would be greeted with open arms. Maggie had an amazing talent for music, and a rich and diverse singing voice. She sang in many church choirs, and her beautiful soprano voice could lift you off your feet. She loved jazz, classical, opera (which she inherited from her mom), and music of all kinds. Often, she would get her point across by singing it to you. Inspired by early memories, she loved sharing her music with her students. Part of Maggie’s genius was her ability to incorporate difficult lessons into a song. Who could forget Mrs. Pompa’s science song about the weather cycle, and where rain comes from? To all of Mrs. Pompa’s students: whether you were in her class or the class next door, whether you had her this year, last year, or 30 years ago, know that she loved spending time with you, and that you made her life a wonderful experience. She would want you to know that she believes in you and was very proud of you all. With her never-ending energy, Maggie found time to organize fund raisers, extra-curricular activities, school trips, and shopping trips. She loved spending time with the boys and Frank and put together the family vacations, sparing no details for fun in the sun. These were some of her favorite times, when she could relax with her loving husband and reflect on her life and remind herself how lucky she was. But her favorite of all these things was just being at home with her family and beloved pets for one of her incredibly prepared dinners. Maggie knew that embracing your inner happiness along with family was the key to life. Maggie is preceded in death by her parents Fred and Eileen; brother Tom; and aunts Millie and Marie who will be waiting to welcome her with open arms. Maggie is survived by her loving husband, Frank; her sons, Christopher and Robert; her brother, Richard; her sisters, Elizabeth, Ann, and Eileen; her father-in-law, Frank; her step mother-in-law, Cleo; her sisters-in-law, Victoria, Virginia, Valerie, Jessica, and Antonia; her brothers-in-law, John, and Anthony; and many nieces and nephews. A private visitation and service will be held on Friday, December 4 at Baker-Post Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Manassas, Virginia. Access to a livestream of the service can be obtained by contacting the family privately. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Maggie Pompa to: P.E.O. International Giving Opportunities at donations.peointernational.org. P.E.O. is a philanthropic organization that raises money for scholarships for women. There are many scholarships to choose from and the Continuing Education scholarship was dear to Maggie’s heart. All donations are tax deductible. Please leave a condolence here or sign the guestbook at www.bakerpostfh.com