Anthony (Tony) Compton Sr. passed away on September 28, 2026 in Chicago.

Tony was born to Jan and Anastazja Czopczyc in Mikoszewicze, Poland on September 24, 1940. After World War II, Tony's family emigrated to the United States and soon settled on the southwest side of Chicago. Tony graduated from Thomas Kelly High School and DePaul University with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration. As a Certified Public Accountant, he enjoyed a prominent career that included management positions at People’s Gas and Occidental Petroleum. Tony took part in DePaul University alumni activities and was a avid fan of the University’s athletic programs, especially the DePaul Blue Demon men’s basketball team. Tony was husband to Lorraine; father to Anthony (Tony) Jr. and Stephen; father-in-law to Danielle, and grandfather to Anastasia and Nicholas. He was a brother to Michal (Czopczyc), Sophie (Dubicki), and Nick; preceded in death by Nadia (Lapko) and Walter (Czopczyc Christian), and was an uncle to many loved nieces and nephews.

Tony enjoyed good food, dancing and travel, and was passionate about golf, soccer, and baseball. In lieu of flowers, your donations to Doctors Without Borders are appreciated.

Visitation: Friday from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Skaja Terrace Funeral Home, 7812 N. Milwaukee Ave.,  Niles. Illinois

Funeral Service Saturday 10:00 AM at Skaja Terrace Funeral Home to St. Ladislaus for 11:00 AM Mass