John Frank Alto

John will be missed by me forever. A fine friend and great shooting teacher. We shared many great meals, stories and ideas. John was looked up to by all.

John was a true friend to all who knew him. I was part of the "old guys" sporting clays group. We met every Thursday, first for breakfast, most recently at the Woodburn Golf Club and then off to Salem Sporting Clays for a day of shooting. John shot with the "best shooters" group. I also shot with some of the best shooters but it was John who gave me some great tips. We had many great conversations at breakfast. We moved to New Hampshire 1 1/2 years ago. I really missed the guys. John, Bill...

It was my pleasure to have have met John my son Jon/s father in law.He was most welcoming and obviously a man of great integrity and humility. A very decent Human being. God rest his soul.

John lived just down the road (Bear Valley) from me in our youth. I spent many years around the Alto boys and will always remember the great times we shared together. Chris and my hearts go out to Dorothy and family during this very difficult time. We will miss John´s optimism and welcoming smile. Tibby and Chris Utter, Manzanita

We were so very fortunate to have reconnected with cousin John in the last 10 years. There were many stories about family told over the dinner table after a day of dory fishing and digging and cleaning clams. Lots of laughs!! We miss him so!

We loved John and will miss him dearly.

John was a once in a lifetime friend. He touched so many people with his generosity and kindness. I was fortunate enough to be close with him and be on the receiving end of his friendship. No amount of words I say now could live up to the man he was and what he did for people. I think about him often and treasure the memories. When you live 80 years on this planet and the people who know you agree that it was not enough time to spend with you. That shows how much of a great person...

Thank you for a beautiful memorial message. His hometown and mine, Astoria, were always sports rivals. John and I had some great conversations over the years. I miss them, and I miss John.

Hard to believe a year has passed, all of you are always in my thoughts. I have such a good amount of great memories with you all that I cherish. Alllllllllllllto you are missed.