A former standout safety on the Bridgewater State footbal team, John earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from BSU in 2012. He is also a member of the  Bears' football coaching staff and serves as the team's defensive backs coach.

Farroba was an outstanding safety for the Bears from 2007 to 2010.  He played in 30 games and recorded 121 tackles (85 solo), seven interceptions and ten pass breakups.  Farroba was selected to the New England Football Conference (NEFC) All-Bogan Division Second Team following his senior campaign of 2010.

John presently resides in his hometown of North Attleboro, Massachusetts.