John R Moc

John R Moc, 62, of Vermilion, died Friday, January 13, 2023 at Mercy New Life Hospice surrounded by his loving family.

He was born May 21, 1960 in Cincinnati and had been a Vermilion resident for the past 9 years moving from Elyria.

John attended Ohio University and Lorain Community College.  He worked in Tech Services for Invacare, Elyria, for 20 years.

John never met a stranger, and to know him meant you were a friend for life; his loyalty was boundless.

John had attended the Church of the Redeemer, Lorain.  His true passions were music and the great outdoors.  He could name any type of fish, species of bird, or breed of dog.  John's joy and spirit were evident with all who accompanied him on those endless roads of adventure.  A dear friend once said, "No one was more patriotic than John; he loved his country and cherished the American Flag".

John's true love was his steadfast and devoted wife of 39 years, Marcia (nee Smith) Moc. Their marriage was fulfilled by their beautiful and loving daughter, Haley Louise Moc of Los Angeles, CA. John is also survived by his mother, Emily B. Moc of Vermilion; sister, Lisa C (James) Hall of Columbus; brothers, Kevin R. (Sue) Moc of Portland, OR, Steven W. (Anne) Moc of Columbus, and David S Moc of Columbus; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Rudy G. Moc, MD; paternal grandparents, Rudy L. and Esther Moc and his maternal grandparents, John and Haley Ann Wells.

A celebration of John's life will be held on Sunday, May 21, 2023 from 1-4 pm at the  Carriage Barn at Mill Hollow Park, 51211 North Ridge Road, Vermilion, Ohio 44089. Inurnment will take place at Brownhelm Cemetery.

The family suggests memorial contributions to Friendship Animal Protective League of Lorain County, Inc., 8303 Murray Ridge Road, Elyria, OH 44035 or National Scleroderma Foundation, 300 Rosewood Drive, Suite 105, Danvers, MA 01923.

Online condolences may be made at www.riddlefuneralhome.com.