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Kerry Marsico Obituary

January 29, 1965 - April 15, 2019 On Monday, April 15, long time Los Angeles resident Kerry Marsico, passed away at the age of 54. Originally from Chicago, Illinois, Kerry was the son to Patricia and Salvatore Marsico. Kerry held a BA in Studio Music/Jazz Performance from the University of Miami. After college he moved to Los Angeles, where he called home for the last 30 years. He began his career as a professional drummer followed by a 10 year stint in marketing and promotion in the music industry. He rose to the rank of Director of West Coast Promotion and worked for several labels including IRS Records, TVT Records and Moonshine Music.Kerry then reinvented himself as one of the top real estate agents in Downtown L.A. Kerry launched TheDowntownMLS.com, which quickly became a top destination for homebuyers in the Los Angeles area, and established him as an area expert.Kerry has won numerous industry accolades and distinctions, including ranking #1 in sales volume among agents in Downtown Los Angeles. He has also been recognized among the top 1% of producers globally with Coldwell Banker and was a member of the brokerage's prestigious International President's Elite Society.He had a deep love for his dog Sora, his Ducati motorcycle, the Simpsons and traveling the world; especially to Asia. He often devoted his time to teaching drum lessons to underprivileged youth as a volunteer with the non-profit, Hearts of Los Angeles.Kerry loved life and is survived by his niece Cara Marsico and nephew Robert Marsico as well as his half brother James Arndt and friends who will miss him dearly. Funeral / memorial service to be held on Monday April 29, 2019 at 12:30 PM at Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills 6300 Forest Lawn Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90068

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Published by Los Angeles Times from Apr. 28 to Apr. 29, 2019.

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owen Fogel

October 27, 2023

I just found out after being away. What a tragic loss. Great human being. Great realtor. I'm saddened.

Nicola Marsh-Rees

April 15, 2021

Thinking of you xo

Nattha Areeboonsap

July 11, 2019

Kerry- I just found out and my heart just dropped. You will be missed. You are one of the funniest and nicest person I've ever met. You will always be in my memory. See you in heaven and we can laugh again.

Such a = cutie. Kerry said people used to tell him he looked like Keanu Reeves.

June 25, 2019

Kerry at One-Year-Old...

May 28, 2019

Tunisha C

May 5, 2019

Kerry- hope you are resting above in peace. I'm shocked and saddened to hear of this. You were a great person and professional. Thanks for all your hard work. Take care.

Rob Holmes

May 2, 2019

I am shocked and saddened to read this. Rest in peace, Kerry my old friend. I will always remember our friendship at Univ. of Miami, especially the year we were housemates in Coral Gables. I will forever miss your quick wit and infectious laugh. So sad to hear this news...

William Arndt

May 1, 2019

To my nephew Kerry, I remember you and Mark as young boys - full of life and energy! This is a sad day. I will treasure the time you visited and we talked nitty-gritty family stuff. I gained too. May God bless you and watchover you!

April 30, 2019

My sincere condolences to the family for the loss of your loved one. May prayers strengthen you and memories comfort you, and may our Lord Jesus Christ and God our Father, who loves us, comfort your hearts and "make you firm". (2 Thessalonians 2:16, 17)

Eleana Miranda

April 30, 2019

kerry. We wil miss you. You were very kind, a gentleman and excelent professional. Rest in peace.

Nicola Marsh-Rees

April 29, 2019

From the moment we met in Stockholm in 1989 on the Sally Albatross cruise ship you had me laughing. You have always had a piece of my heart & always will do. Shine on you crazy diamond

Lori McCarthy

April 29, 2019

Love you Kerry, will forever miss you. We shared the love for animals and real estate. You were a wonderful man, one of a kind - Unique and amazing.

Carlos Castillo

April 28, 2019

Dear Kerry,

May you Rest In Peace! It was great to have known you!

Doreen Irwin

April 28, 2019

Dear Kerry, I only knew you in person during my sophomore year at the University of Miami. '84-'85. You are quiet, wise, very funny and can always see things on a greater, elevated and amusing level. Much love to you and your sweet soul now.

Rochelle Hartleb

April 27, 2019

Dear Friends and Associates of Kerry...never had the pleasure of meeting Kerry in person, but for two years we were winter "snow bird" renters of Kerry's PSP condo in Waverly Park. We had such great emails, and it was a mutual admiration between us. Sadly I just read of the sudden passing. Our thoughts, prayers and condolences go out to those who knew Kerry. George Lennon & Rochelle Hartleb...from Waverly Park (@ The Wave) PS: He was always going to visit us when he got near Saugatuck-South Haven.

Julie Wexler

April 25, 2019

I'm so sorry about your unexpected passing. My hope is peace in time for your loved ones.

Ruth Schuster

April 25, 2019

My deepest sympathies to Kerry's family during this difficult time.

Chris Nichols

April 25, 2019

My heartfelt sorrow for your loss.

Susan Hale

April 24, 2019

Kerry Marsico you will be missed. Even though you threw me headfirst into a Las Vegas pool - fully made-up and clothed you were a one-of-a-kind Earth Angel who touched everyone you encountered. Heres lookin UP at you, Kid. Thanks for watching over us. XOS Susan Hale (former IRS Records)

Janine Panagiotopoulos

April 24, 2019

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Susan Hale

April 24, 2019

Kerry Marsico you will be missed. Even though you threw me headfirst into a Las Vegas pool - fully made-up and clothed you were a one-of-a-kind Earth Angel who touched everyone you encountered. Heres lookin UP at you, Kid. Thanks for watching over us. XOS Susan Hale/IRS Records

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