John V. Valluzzo

A Danbury area resident for his entire life, he most recently resided in Ridgefield. John attended St. Joseph School in Danbury and was a 1955 graduate of Fairfield College Preparatory School. He received his BA from the University of Connecticut in 1962. A veteran of the Korean Conflict, he served in the U.S. Army and was the recipient of the Good Conduct Medal and was recognized as the 1st Calvary Division “Soldier of the Month” three times.

Retiring in 2002, John was the former President and Owner of Danbury Centerless Grinding Company, a manufacturer of precision metal components and assemblies founded by his father in 1943.

John was the President and Chairman of the Board of the Military Museum of Southern New England, in Danbury, which he founded in 1985. The Military Museum was John’s passion, stemming from his in-depth knowledge and love of WWII history. John wanted to ensure that all WWII veterans were recognized in a way befitting their heroism and sacrifice.

A member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Catholic War Veterans, John was also active for many years with the Danbury Industrial Softball League, serving as President, Vice President and member of its advisory board.

John was a former member of the Palm Beach Yacht Club, the Redding Men’s Club, the Redding Country Club, and the Ridgewood Country Club in Danbury. He was a former member of St. Rose of Lima Church in Newtown, where he served as a Eucharistic Minister.

Survivors include his son; David L. Valluzzo of Easton. His daughters; Carla Ann Valluzzo of Linden, VA and Joan V. Mazzella of New Milford. His grandson; Donny James Mazzella of New Milford. His brother; Lionel Valluzzo of East Hampton, CT. His sister; Linda Kompare and her husband, Wayne, of Sarasota, FL. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday at 10:30 am at St. Rose of Lima Church, Newtown. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Friends will be received on Sunday from 2 pm to 5 pm at the Green Funeral Home, 57 Main St., Danbury, CT.

Contributions in John’s memory may be made for Donny James Mazzella, c/o Savings Bank of Danbury, 220 Main St., Danbury, CT or the Military Museum of Southern New England, 125 Park Ave., Danbury, CT.