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John LoZito Obituary
John was born in the Bronx, N.Y. to the late John and Stella LoZito. In New York, he honed his craft as an interior designer, eventually moving to Hollywood, Fl. more than 20 years ago. John worked at the DCOTA in Ft. Lauderdale, and became a renowned and award-winning interior designer. John's hands were never still: gesticulating every point in a story, holding a glass of the finest Prosecco in a fabulous outfit, dancing, shopping that he loved to do, or hugging everyone he met – sometimes, all of the above. When not designing in Florida or New York, John could be found on the phone gushing over a new design or pictures of Gianni, travelling (most often to Rome and Sicily to visit family), at a fundraiser for his favorite cause, at the beach reading a new book or gathering together family and friends. To honor John's memory memorial donations can be made to Education Through Music; ETMonline.org and/or Promise to Aid: promisetoaid.org
John truly believed that life was a banquet, and the words "Live! Live! Live!" made famous by Auntie Mame were his life's motto and dearest commandment. And Live! Live! Live! is exactly what John did.
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Memories and Condolences
for John LoZito
Nancy Granitto
May 24, 2022
think of you often my old friend truly missed
Nina Dixon
December 26, 2021
John, WOW I just found out of your passing because Today would be your birthday and after meeting you, I texted you every year on your birthday. I wondering if you didn't get the message on last year because no reply but now I understand why!! I can't believe that you are gone. As everyone has stated your infectious smile could light up any room. From the moment that we met you at DCOTA, you welcomed us in after my husband admired your car, while not knowing us from a can of paint. You took us around introduced us to so much with the Interior Design Center. The countless hours that you spent with us to help design our new home, flying in to stay with us and making sure that everything was perfect will never be forgotten, and on today as I wanted to wish you Happy Birthday again, I find this! I am in a state of shock because after getting a new phone and just realizing that I no longer had your number. I decided to google your name and find this, REST IN PEACE AND LOVE my friend. Love always Nina and Frank Dixon from Memphis, TN
Anthony Fata
August 3, 2021
Truly one of a kind! I still work in the DCOTA, and John would visit us pretty much everyday of the week (his second office) just to sit and chat. Sometimes I know he is still around. <3
Bill Torres
May 25, 2021
I miss you, my friend.
Nancy Granitto
May 24, 2021
May you dance in heaven the way we danced in life ... Miss you
Frank Willenborg
November 11, 2020
My Condolences, just found out. We worked at DCOTA for 20 years(305)7769874. So so sad.
Patti Barcia
August 6, 2020
Just heard about Johnny's passing and had to write how sad It is even though I haven't seen him in a long time he was truly a fun loving character all our childhood memories in the Bronx were some of the best times,
We had so much fun I loved him so much he will be forever in my thoughts RIP my friend
Joe Scimeca
June 19, 2020
I knew him as "Johnny Boy". I haven't seen him since dating his Cousin in 1967 to 1970. However, I remember him so well. I remember his smile, which could light up a room and his always upbeat personality. He never said anything when I was dating his cousin even though it was on the sneak at times!... lol. I'm so sorry I couldn't get to see him again before he passed. A truly special person who will surely be missed by many. RIP Johnny Boy. Thanks for making the world a better place
Joe
Monica Triozzi
June 8, 2020
Johnny,
I can not grasp that you left this earth too soon, you have left a whole in my heart and I will miss you terribly. You were a great friend and a special guy..❤ You will be so badly missed by me and countless others. Truly one of a kind and just full of life and joy! Sleep in peace my friend, I love you dearly, I am so glad we spoke at length just recently. Forever in my heart and mind. It is with such sadness I say till we meet again.
Anne Marie Gamiello
June 6, 2020
Will always look at you as a loving caring friend always and forever! John you were the best friend anyone could ever have!! Rest In Peace my loving friend!! Xoxoxo
Anne Marie Gamiello
June 6, 2020
My dear friend. You were the best to me and mine always! So very loving, caring and kind and funny! I will miss you! You will always be in my heart!! Bye my loving friend! Xoxoxo
JoAnn Veprek
June 6, 2020
Although it has been a very long time since we were together, I have wonderful memories of the very happy times our families spent together up the country. At the time, Johnny was very close with my cousin Fran and I and we were both very heartbroken to learn of his passing. Im sure he is causing some kind of mischief in heaven. My condolences to Kathy, Richard and cousins Eddy, Mark, Ellen, etc.
Nancy Prine Granitto
June 1, 2020
With sadness i say good bye old friend
EDWARD & IDELLA PARADISO
June 1, 2020
WE ARE BROKEN TO HEAR OF OUR DEAR COUSIN PASSING! THOUGH WE DID NOT SEE OR HEAR FROM HIM MUCH, OURS PRAYERS EACH MORNING WERE THAT GOD WOULD KEEP HIM. ILL NEVER FORGET HIS WARM SMILE & KINDNESS WE WEEP IN HEART & ARE BROKEN IN HEART. WE PRAY THAT WE WILL B TOGETHER IN HEAVEN FOREVER ON STREETS OF GOLD.
Mark Paradiso
June 1, 2020
They say only the good die young,I say the LORD needed redecorating and wanted my Beautiful cousin JOHNNY to handle it ,I would not be alive today,...if it weren't for my godfather, and first cousin WHO SAVED MY LIFE ,when I was a baby,I will miss you . Please give Mom And Dad a hug from me
Cousin ellen dimartino
May 31, 2020
NO ONE HAD A HEART LIKE MY JOHNNY. VERY COMPASSIONATE MAN. ALWSYS THERE FOR YOU
Linda Rector
May 31, 2020
John was a One of a Kind Guy - Who will be Greatly Missed !
Cindy Anderson
May 31, 2020
I loved Johnny Im so sad I work at Anthonys runway 84 bartender known him for years will sadly miss his smiling face
Maryann
May 30, 2020
I worked at DCOTA at the front desk and John would never pass by without a smile and a big hello.The day of 9/11 we were together in the lobby early that morning. At the time my daughter went to school in NYC and of coarse I was a wreck and John was so caring to me that day. Soon after I left DCOTA and many years later I ran into John at a Italian restaurant on the 18th anniversary of 9/11. I hadnt seen Jon in all those years and I said Im not sure you remember me and he said of coarse I do! We remembered all about that morning and I told him I thought of him every anniversary..he was such a nice guy..was so shocked to hear of his passing. Sending sympathy to his family and friends..will never forget his kindness.
Nancy Granitto
May 30, 2020
Dear Johnny saddened and shocked to hear of your passing. Memories never die and forever hold a special place in my heart. Fly peacefully my old friend. Nancy Prine Granitto
May 30, 2020
Dear Johnny saddened and shocked to hear of your passing. Memories never die and forever hold a special place in my heart. Fly peacefully my old friend. Nancy Prine Granitto
Nancy Prine Granitto
May 30, 2020
Dear Johnny i am shocked and saddened to hear of your passing... memories with always hold a special place in my heart ... fly peacefully my old friend Nancy Prine Granitto
Nancy Prine Granitto
May 30, 2020
Im Shocked and saddened of hearing of your passing... my memories with forever hold a place in my heart .. fly peacefully my old friend
Nancy Prine Granitto
May 30, 2020
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Nancy Prine Granitto
May 30, 2020
John touched my life in so many ways /im shaken and extremely sad over his passing he will always have a special place in my soul... fly peacefully
TARYN WILLIAM TORRES
May 30, 2020
To sir with love. How do you thank someone that has taken you from crayons to perfume, It isn't easy but ile try. Good bye Johnny. We had so many laughs and good times over the years. Thank you for all smiles. Ile miss you dearly. Rest in peace.
Celeste Wieder
May 30, 2020
John was a man for all seasons. He knew just what to say at any given time. He made each person he touched feel like they were the most important person in the entire world.
Meeting John over 20 years ago for me, was a burst of sunlight. His smile, his demeanor and his welcoming energy was just a few of his of his wonderful traits. He possessed so many. Our long telephone calls in the evening were always something that I looked forward to. Going places with Johnny was always the best. He loved to have fun and we surely did have that. Johnny would make it happen.
His deep devotion to his family was abounding. He would share stories and always out of love. He was so very proud of his sister Kathy and he would let you know this all the time. He loved her with all of his heart. She was his rock....and his family (familia as he would say) were of the utmost importance to him. There was nothing that came close!
If Johnny was your friend it was all the way...
Loyal to the extreme.
I will miss you my friend.
Rest In Peace!
Hopefully, we will meet again.
Celeste
Carol & Bill Fullwood
May 30, 2020
We well remember John from our DCOTA days. He was always the kindest, sweetest person and so loved by all whom knew him. May you rest with the angels, John, in the peace and joy of Heaven. You will be missed. Love, Carol and Bill Fullwood
Anthony and Lori Bruno
May 30, 2020
One of the storms we all must face in our lives is the passing of a loved one. Johnny's bright smile and zest for life will be truly missed.
With sympathy and love, Anthony and Lori Bruno
Irene
May 30, 2020
Losing Johnny is a great loss in our life. Will miss him terribly!
Our trips to the design center and our dinners, were always a great joy! Love , Irene & Ralph
Marci Footer
May 30, 2020
The world is just not the same without you here today! You were all that and more..
I miss your presence..
So glad we spoke not to long ago...
RIP Johnny!
David Haber
May 29, 2020
He was a prince. We miss you John.
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