Joey Tufaro Dies: Producer For ‘Kidnap’ And ‘Maggie’ Was 58

Joseph “Joey” Tufaro, a producer best known for Kidnap (2017) and Maggie (2015), died at home in Lakeview, Louisiana on July 21 at 58. No cause was given.

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Tufaro was also a co-founder of Gold Star Films, which aims to increase film production in Louisiana.

Born in New Orleans, he earned a degree in business and finance from Loyola University of New Orleans. After a successful 20+ year career as a real estate developer and a brief stint of owning minority interest in several car dealerships, he turned his sights on learning how Hollywood finances independent films. It was a natural fit for him to become a producer when his home state of Louisiana initiated State Film Tax Credits.

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He is survived by his wife of six years, Megan Rutherford Tufaro, daughters Kaylee and Kirsten Tufaro, sons Liam and Greyson Tufaro, mother Stephanie Tufaro, sister Julie Tufaro, and niece Mia Huffstutler.

A Funeral Mass was held at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Metairie on Friday.

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