Michele M. Compo

Michele M. Compo, age 55, of Northville, passed away suddenly on January 2, 2021. She was born on August 7, 1965 in Detroit, MI; daughter of Frank and Carol (nee Dillaway) Pilat. Michele grew up in Inkster and graduated from Cherry Hill High School, class of 1983. She continued her education at Central Michigan University for a year then transferred to Michigan State University where she earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting in 1987. Michele was united in marriage to David S. Compo on June 6, 1998; dedicated to each other for over 22 years.

Michele was the Secretary and Treasurer for Compo Builders, Inc. and worked as the company accountant. Her career was important, but family was the most important part of Michele’s life. She was incredibly devoted and giving of unconditional pure love.  Michele was loyal, kind, and strong. She adored her son and loved being his mom.  She had a strong faith in God and was a devoted member of Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church.

Michele had a tradition every Thursday evening to enjoy spending time with her lifelong friend Mary running errands, watching tv, or just having dinner.  She was an incredible cook and baker.  Michele cooked healthy dishes and each year prepared the dough for hundreds of pierogis that she made with the help of her family.  She was an avid reader, especially mysteries.  Michele created beautiful cross-stitch pieces when she was younger.  She enjoyed hiking with her husband and son.  She loved to travel and spend time in Mexico and Hawaii.  Michele’s happy place was the family cottage in Ontario, Canada where she would relax, go to the beach, and play games.

Michele is survived by her siblings, Margaret (Jerry) Szpak, Paul Pilat, and Cheryl (Jim) Andrews; her nieces and nephews, Jennifer (Cameron) Helsel, Brian (Joy Merten) Szpak, Amanda (Thomas) Paukovitz, Mark Pilat, and Bethany (Tyler) Chapman; her great nephew Lysander; and her great nieces Abigail and Kyla. She is also loved by her sister at heart Mary Demarest, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents. She tragically died with her husband and son.

A Funeral Mass will be held Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at 11:00am at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church, 133 Orchard Drive, Northville.  Due to the current restrictions, there is limited seating inside the church and gymnasium. Please use the link below to reserve your space .

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094AAAA92EA7F85-thecompo

In lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated in their honor to several charities near and dear to their hearts.

HBA Charitable & Education Foundation – Attn: Compo Scholarship Fund

30400 Telegraph, Ste. 202

Bingham Farms, MI 48025

Troop 755

43676 Wabeek Lane

Northville, MI 48168

Forgotten Harvest

21800 Greenfield Rd.

Oak Park, MI 48237

Another Way Pregnancy Center

31700 West 12 Mile Road, Suite 102

Farmington Hills, MI 48334

Visitors must wear masks and practice social distancing.  If you are experiencing signs of cold or flu symptoms, please refrain from attending.

If you do not pre-register you will not be able to attend the mass.