John was born on March 6, 1937 in Cantazaro (Calabria), Italy to Gustavo Valforte and Maria Guiseppa Scalzo.
John was a loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle, grandfather, and friend to all. John loved spending time with his family, watching soccer, and making people laugh. John will be missed dearly by all who knew him.
John is survived by his wife of 60 years,Franceschina (Francis) Valforte, sons Gustavo (Gus) Valforte, Francesco (Frank) Valforte and his wife Antonella Valforte, and his deceased son Joseph (Joe) Valforte; brother Agostino Valforte; sister Rosina Valforte Castelucci; and grandchildren Franchesca, Alexa, Gianna, Giovanni, Gabriella, and Giovanni Gaetano Valforte.
