Val Jansante
1920–2008 (age 88)
Professional football player
Biography
Val Jansante, born in 1920, built a sterling reputation on the football field through perseverance, teamwork, and a competitive spirit that lifted his teammates. His professional career reflected not only athletic skill but also a deep respect for the camaraderie that defines team sports.
He is honored at Saint Lukes Cemetery, where those who admired him recall the determination and humility he carried off the field as well.