Virginia Schultz Theodore has sent me the following"
"I’m sad to let you and our classmates know that John passed away last month. He had Parkinson’s disease!! He lived in San Diego for many years . May he rest in peace "
John was on Steelco with me and he was not only a good athlete he was also a friendly and quietly intelligent guy [with rolled up sleeves]. There is a picture of John in the team picture that is at my profile gallery. He went to Hatch and I went to Whittier so we really did not see much of each other outside of baseball. But in season, we played or practiced together 5 or 6 days a week during the summer. .Johnny is one of the good memories I have of some of the best years of my youth.
We were in class together at Hatch...remember him as a nice person, having our Italian roots in common. Always sad to see a fellow classmate pass on...condolences to his family...
I spent most of my "free time" at Oak Park H.S. with John. He was personable and a true friend. I lost contact with him after High School when I went off to college and then three years as a Peace Corps.Volunteer in Bolivia. I knew he was in California. I want to give my sincere condonlences to his family. He will be missed.
Robert McLaren
John was on Steelco with me and he was not only a good athlete he was also a friendly and quietly intelligent guy [with rolled up sleeves]. There is a picture of John in the team picture that is at my profile gallery. He went to Hatch and I went to Whittier so we really did not see much of each other outside of baseball. But in season, we played or practiced together 5 or 6 days a week during the summer. .Johnny is one of the good memories I have of some of the best years of my youth.
Frank Valenti
One great guy one great friend.
Karen Cademartori (Gardner)
We were in class together at Hatch...remember him as a nice person, having our Italian roots in common. Always sad to see a fellow classmate pass on...condolences to his family...
Joseph Panzarella
Lots of great memories with John Valentino had a great laugh and a great sense of humor.
I didn't know that he had Parkinson's disease my brother Michael passed away yesterday of the same disease on my way back to Chicago.
Nancy Tobias (Hylbert)
I remember John from high school. Nice guy. I'm sorry to learn about his passing. I did not realize he lived in San Diego. R.I.P, John.
Frances Rauth (Crumpler)
I remember John as a kind, gentle , and very positive high school friend. I am sure a life well lived. RIPDaniel Traver
A good guy..
Timothy Sheehan
I spent most of my "free time" at Oak Park H.S. with John. He was personable and a true friend. I lost contact with him after High School when I went off to college and then three years as a Peace Corps.Volunteer in Bolivia. I knew he was in California. I want to give my sincere condonlences to his family. He will be missed.
May God watch over him now.
Tim Sheehan
Marie Kaul
One of the people I most hoped to see at the 50th reunion. Funny, smart, handsome and kind, that was John in high school. See you somewhere my friend.