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
Rick Persinger says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Friend & Forester
Location: Lewisburg West Virginia
My Sincere Thoughts And Prayers Are With You And Your Family During This Time. John Was A Great Friend. We Enjoyed Lots Of Time Together On The Poe Farm. I Have A Great Photo Of John A The Farm.
God Bless All!
Sam And Betty says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Neighbors
Location: Alabama
We Were Shocked And Saddened To Learn Of John’S Passing. So Sad. We Will Miss Seeing Him On Ridgemont. Deep Condolences To Jeannie And The Kids.
Marty Spiker says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Uc Colleague Of Jeannie Dalporto’S
Location: Ripley West Virginia
Jeannie And Family,
My Husband Mike (Who Knew John As An Attorney Colleague) And I, Want To Express Our Deepest Sympathy To All Of You As You Mourn The Loss Of Your Husband And Father. All Of You Are In Our Thoughts And Prayers. If There Is Anything We Can Do, Please Let Us Know.
Marty And Mike Spiker
Steve Watts says:
August 10, 2021
Location: Saint Albans West Virginia
To Jeannie And Family,
Deepest Sympathies.
Frances Dalporto Schmitt says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Cousin
Location: 3805 Virginia Ave S E Charleston Wv 25304West Virginia
Sincere Thoughts, Feelings , And Condolences To Johns Family.