Salvador Q. Pompa, 94 of Hammond, IN passed away on Sunday, March 21, 2010. He is survived by his daughters, Elva Hernandez and Patricia Gopalakrishnan; brother, Jesus Pompa; sisters, Lucha Guerra, Refugio (Cuca) Martinez and Alicia Pena; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; preceded in death by his father, Jesus Pompa; mother, Francisca Quintanilla de Pompa; wife, Josephine Pompa; sister, Francisca Ramos; grandsons, Joseph Hernandez and Christopher Gopalakrishnan. Visitation will be on Thursday, March 25, 2010 from 2:00-6:00 PM at Kish Funeral Home 10000 Calumet Ave. (next to Fitness Pointe) Munster, IN with a prayer service at 4:30 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, March 26, 2010 at 10:00 AM at St. John Bosco Church, 7113 Columbia Ave. Hammond, IN with Fr. Richard Orlinski officiating. Interment, St. Joseph Cemetery, Hammond, IN. Salvador retired from Inland Steel after 30 years of service. He was an avid gardener and mastercraftsman; member of St. John Bosco Church; Salvador enjoyed playing the lottery every week, traveling and eating out. He was a loving husband, father and brother as well as an inspiration to us all. Salvador will be missed by his family and friends.