John Secondo Dalporto
May 27, 1947 - March 29, 2017
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John Secondo Dalporto
May 27, 1947 - March 29, 2017
Obituary
John secondo dalporto died the other day. He was a paper boy, lawn mower, slate picker, weigh boss, truck driver, bus boy, heavy equipment operator, fast food deliverer, farmer, musician, film-projectionist, coal broker, landlord, lawyer, cemetarian, song-writer, film-maker, teacher, coach, pond builder, waterfall architect, excavator enthusiast and syruperist. Before retiring, he served the state of west virginia for 20 years as a lawyer under the attorney general.
Most notably he was a doting husband to jeannie, a devoted father to gabe in california, nathan in south korea, and casey and hannah, both in new york city, as well as a loving grandfather, brother, uncle and son.
Among his tunes were: “tomorrow’s contribution to time”, “bachus is bach,” “the debris that is my home,” “the ballad of three mile island,” “breakin’ all the rules (of the games you invented),” “life is drivin’ me crazy,” and “four kids on four different continents.” his film credits include videos for many of his tunes and production of “ain’t nothin’ like it” and “mardi gras on the fourth of july.”
a visitation will be held starting at 1:00 p.M. Saturday, april 1st at barlow bonsall funeral home, charleston, wv .
The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, contributions be sent to the john dalporto pond-zi scheme (kidding), the morning hays maple syrupery (still kidding), or the aclu of west virginia.
You may send condolences to the family at: www.Barlowbonsall.Com
barlow bonsall funeral home has been entrusted to handle the arrangements.
22 responses to John Secondo Dalporto
Patricia Dalporto Maxson says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Cousin
Location: Longboat Key Florida
Jeannie, I Had No Idea John Was Sick. I’M Sure You Have Support From Your Children And Friends.Please Keep In Touch, Ward And I Will Be Back In Charleston End Of April And Would Like To See You. So Sorry, Patricia Maxson
Lynne Fritz says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Friend
Location: Lincoln Nebraska
I Am So Sorry To Hear Of John’S Death. I Was An Aag From Ne And Worked On Tobacco Issues With John For Many Years. We Attended Many Conferences And Sat On Innumerable Conference Calls. I Was Always Glad To Hear His Down To Earth Comments About Difficult Issues. His Creative, “”Outside The Box” Thinking Was Greatly Appreciated. He Had A Way Of Sorting Through The Morass To Find The Things That Were Really Important. I Feel Lucky To Have Had The Opportunity To Know Him.
T. Paigel says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Brother/Friend
Location: Alabama
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Jeff Miller says:
August 10, 2021
Location: West Virginia
When John & I Played Mountaineer Gc During Law School, He Played Barefoot. Last Year, At Coonskin And Shawnee, He Wore Shoes, But Played With A Barefoot State Of Mind. Will Be Missed, But Never Forgotten.
T. Paige says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Brother
Location: Alabama
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