Carlo J. Pompei Sr., age 67, of Mahanoy City, died suddenly Sunday at Harrisburg Hospital.  Born at the former Locust Mountain Hospital he was the son of the late Anthony "Tony" and Dorothy (Valenta) Pompei. He was a 1966 graduate of Mahanoy Area High School and served with the United States Army during the Vietnam War.  He had been employed with Frito Lay for 35 years and was a former Mahanoy City Borough Councilman. He was instrumental in assisting his mom and dad with the operation of Pompei's Restaurant.  He was a member of Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Church in Mahanoy City. Preceding him in death in addition to his parents was a brother Louie who died in the line of duty serving as a police officer.  Survivors include his wife the former Mary  Heinzman, 2 sons Carlo Jr. and his wife Regina of Pine Grove, Mario of Mahanoy City, a daughter Maria Krieg and her husband Jason of Middletown,  2 brothers Tony and his wife Donna of Long Beach CA, Chester of Indian Wells CA,  2 sisters Dorothy Wargo and her husband John of Rowland Heights CA and Christine of Dillsburg,  4 grandchildren Gino and Gianna Pompei, Isabella Krieg and Mason Dudash, nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated by the Rev. Kevin P.  Gallagher on Friday at 11 AM from Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Church in Mahanoy City.  Interment will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery in Mahanoy Township.  Friends may call at the church on Friday morning beginning at 9 AM.  Contribution's can be made in Carlo's name to St. Joseph Medical Center Foundation, Heart Institute, PO Box 316, Reading, PA  19063  and would be appreciated by the family.  David D. Jarrett Funeral Home of Mahanoy City is entrusted with arrangements.  Please visit www.jarrettfuneralhome.com for more information.