Marion Joyce (Thompson) Vanaman Compari

March 7, 1945 - October 9, 2016

Marion Joyce Compari, 71, of Millville passed away at home on October 9, 2016, after a long battle with cancer. Born in Millville, she was the daughter of Albert C. and Marion E. Thompson. She lived most of her life in Millville, except for a short time (1991 until 2000) when she lived in Texas. Joyce went to Millville Memorial High School and graduated with the class of 1963. Surviving are her loving husband Raymond Jay Compari, they were together for 41 years; her sweet, loving daughter Tracy Lynne Estrada of Millville; and one grandson Michael John Lopergolo of Vineland, who was the apple of Joyce's eye. Joyce is also survived by her brother Albert Richard Thompson and his wife Laurene, who were there for her at all times; three nephews, Albert Thompson and wife Christie, Adam Thompson and wife Michelle, and Andrew Thompson and wife Katie, all of Millville; five great nieces; one great nephew; one stepson Raymond Compari of Millville; her cousins, Neal Owens of Dividing Creek, who was like a personal chef, Marie Dunham who called her almost every day, and Lorraine Elliott who called her all the time. Joyce would also like to mention several friends who were so good and faithful to her: Art and Ruth Olsen, Linda Biggs, Vivian Eames, Nancy Cahilly, Karl and Doris Charlesworth, Donald and Marilyn Blane, and Josephine Ymer; what loving and caring people. She was predeceased by one step son David Compari. There will be no funeral services at Joyce's request. Arrangements are under the direction of Christy Funeral Home, Millville. Memorial donations may be made to Bayada at Inspira Hospice, 603 N. Broad St., Suite 301, Woodbury, NJ 08096 or to Southern Oncology Hematology Assoc., 1505 W. Sherman Ave., Vineland, NJ 08360. Memories and expressions of sympathy for Marion Joyce Compari may be shared on the Obituary Tribute Wall at www.christyfuneralservice.com.