Rick "Ricky J" Johnston

I met Rick in 1984 at Bogart´s. He instantly wanted to take me sailing. We were engaged 6 months later. He would stop by my apt. at 2am after working that night at Bogarts, and we´d count his tip money. He was an awesome bartender and his tops reflected it. Unfortunately, we didn´t work out, but I have always wondered how he was and where he was. He loved his hot tub and White Russians. He would sing "The Rose" to me.... RIP my friend, Jeri Mars - Dec. 2022 from Vegas, NV.

We found the video of Ricky's appearance on Real People in the 1980's and had it digitized.

I was so sad to hear of Ricky J's passing. I have been trying to get in touch with him for awhile and thanks to Ryan was finally able to find out why I couldn't reach this sweet, sweet man. God has another Angle and one heck of bartender to liven things up. No one who ever met him will ever forget him, whether it was at Bogart's, Chap's, Fish Dance, Neo, or Aqua Lounge...Ricky will always be a legend, and has left many with painfully broken hearts ! Take care Godzilla...until we see each...

A little late, but Ricky's slide show is posted Just click the link below (or copy and paste if that doesn't work)

https://youtu.be/MIKDIL7Rcpo

RICKY J SLIDE SHOW IN PROGRESS - LAST CALL FOR PICTURES, MEMORIES, SAYINGS, FAVORITE MUSIC. SEND TO [email protected]

I accidently sent Rick's memorial card before I added the accompanying message:
I have finally scanned 52 pictures of Rick and friends. I tried to enlarge the great pics that were on the large green poster board (at the memorial) but a high resolution digital print or the originals (which will be returned) would produce better results.

A finished copy will be...

I got to thinking of my old friend, Rick, and decided to look for him. I am just stunned to hear of his passing. Extremely sad for this loss. I met Rick at Bogart's in about 1979 and we became fast friends. I spent many hours at his home, relaxing with him and his cat, Puka. Puka became a touchstone for us, as we would meet over the years (decades). Sort of a private code of sorts. I last saw Rick at Fish Dance so long ago. He always remembered everything about me. He was a special and...

Breaks my heart! We had such great times in college! I spent many hours on the back of his motorcycle! I will miss him!

We remember him well, rest in peace.

Steve & Lisa Holder

Our immediate neighborhood is like a little community we keep an eye out for each other-Rick was an integral part of our daily lives. If we didn't see him outside for a day or so, someone would go to the door (always open) and call Rick, are you in there? is everything OK? yah, I'm here; DeeDee would stop by after work as she walked her dog and call his name Rick? he'd come out and they'd have a nice chat.
I met Rick in 1981 when he moved into the townhouse just across the lawn. ...