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
Sarah J. Adams says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Colleague And Friend
Location: Charleston West Virginia
So Very Sorry For Your Loss. If There Is Anything I Can Do To Help, Please Let Me Know.
Pat And John Strickland says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Acquaintance
Location: Charleston West Virginia
Jeannie And Family, Wanted You To Know We Are Thinking Of You During This Difficult Time. We Met John When He Was With The Ag’S Office. Recently, We’D See Him At Aladdin’S During The Lunch Rush. Like So Many Others, We Are Saddened By Your Loss. Sending You Hugs And Strength.
Cris Yost says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Anna Hillman’S Sister
Location: Charlotte North Carolina
I’M Truly Sorry To Hear Of John’S Passing. He Was Always A Kind Man And True Citizen Of The World. He Played A Mean Guitar.
Sandy Wells says:
August 10, 2021
Location: Charleston West Virginia
Deeplyl Sorry To Learn Of John’S Death. He Was Such A Neat Guy, One Of The Most Interesting People I’Ve Ever Known. I Am In Virginia And Feel Terrible That I Can’T Attend The Service. My Heart Will Be There With Him And All Of You.
Thomas Paige Dalporto says:
February 11, 2025
thank you Sandy. I didn’t know you knew each other…. true to form I didn’t know this …was a serious illness from anyone in my family ..so I sent them info on this particular illness…I guess we should all get screened…as Ol Bob says.”everybody must get screened” paraphrase…I wasnt told…that was just johns way… don’t make a fuss…we were very close till puberty hit..him first. I visited him everywhere he lived…I took a religious route…I understand it’s not for everyone…though it is… christians are their own worst enemy ..just ask Jesus…sick humanity…..oh well….forward! onward! thank you to John and family….don’t be a stranger love love love..all you. need. take more pictures of your older people…and .hurry the hell up. lol
Juliana Serafin says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Jeannie’S Colleague At Uc
Location: Charleston West Virginia
Dear Jeannie And Family,
I Am So Sorry For Your Loss. Thinking About You At This Difficult Time, And Hoping For Peace And Comfort For You.
Best,
Julie