John Richard Moritz

John Richard Moritz of Los Angeles, CA passed away suddenly on Sunday, June 20, 2021 at the age of 58. He was born March 4, 1963 in Mansfield, Ohio to the late Peter F. and Mary Lou (Seibert) Moritz.

He graduated from St. Peter's Catholic High School and received his Bachelor Degree in Finance and Economics from the University of Dayton in April, 1986.

Upon his graduation, John's early years involved a position as a stock specialist assistant as well as investing in and managing a small coffee house in West Los Angeles, CA. In 1992 he then became a marketing associate and human resources/finance manager for Trident Dental Laboratories where he worked until 2001. John then pursued a position as a multi-property estate manager in Malibu and Venice, enjoying this responsibility for the next seven years. He then became an investor/manager in a bar venture, Barkowski, with his valued business partner Richard Miller.

John had a wonderful sense of humor and wit that allowed him to be blessed with many friendships that he acquired during his years in California. He had a passion for skateboarding and intensely followed the Los Angeles sports teams as well as the Series A and Formula 1 race car circuits. We all enjoyed seeing John's frequent Facebook posts displaying his loyalty and enthusiasm for his LA teams! His most endearing qualities were his sense of confidence and quick wit!

He is survived by his siblings, Mary Moritz (Dr. David Blende) of San Francisco, CA, Susan Moritz of Sausalito, CA, Pete(Melissa) Moritz and Robert(Judy) Moritz, both of Mansfield, and his triplet sister Barbara (Dr. Bruce Marcucci) of San Francisco, CA, and triplet brother Thomas(Therese) Moritz of Medina, Ohio as well as his soul mate and closest friend, Kelly Dowdy of Los Angeles, CA, nephew Pete (Goldie) Moritz, Adam(Eryn) Moritz, Derek (Kayla) Moritz, niece Amanda Moritz, godson Jacob Miller, uncle Colonel Richard (Lynn) Seibert of Lexington, Ohio, aunt Betty Swords of New Brighton, MN, stepnephew Anatoliy Dietzel, Jason Marcucci, stepnieces Dawn(David)Ulm, Dr. Nichole Allen, Dr. Whitney (Paul) Heiken, Aubrey Dietzel, Dr. Leila Marcucci, and Casey Wechter, grandnephews McCoy, Cillian, Timothy, grandnieces Vivien, Margot, Campbell, as well as stepgrandchildren Kieran, Holden, Luca, Anna, Isla, and Ellie, dear friends Richard(Lina) Miller and many other wonderful friends. Last but not least, Peanut, who was rescued by John over a decade ago and remained his companion ever since.

Services will be held on Tuesday, July 27th at 10:00am at St. Monica's Catholic Church located at 701 California Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90403 with reception to follow at the same location. Family requests that donations be made to the American Heart Association and the West Los Angeles Animal Shelter at 11361 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064.