John Edward Mountjoy

John worked for Coast Machinery Movers, South El Monte, California for 47 years, starting in sales and moving up to being President. He couldn’t see himself as a retiree, so in recent years, he moved back into sales on a somewhat part-time basis and this year he was working as a consultant - working ever so slowly toward retirement. Coast Machinery Movers was the industry leader in moving manufacturing equipment and John was an icon known throughout his field.

His lifelong passion though, was drag racing. Beginning as a teen, he was there with his cars and that love continued throughout his life. He was the proud owner of several muscle cars and racing cars. His home is filled with Hot Rod Magazines, NHRA memorabilia, and pictures and models from his life at the drags.

He also had a lifelong passion for people. He was a great salesman because he truly liked people. And the feeling was mutual.

He is survived by his Children:

son Brien Mountjoy, of Massachusetts, daughter Deanna Corarito and husband Doug of Florida

Additional: Brother Jerry Mountjoy and his wife Lynn Meyer-Mountjoy of Granite Bay California Sister Kristy Tate and husband Johnny of Missouri

Grandchildren: Chelsea Corarito and her husband Brian Barker of Florida, Lauren Corarito and her fiance Matteo Galli of Utah and Reece Corarito of Florida, Amber Mountjoy and her partner Joe Pugsley of Minnesota and Tiffany Cash of Upland California.

Great-Grandchildren: Riley, Mariah, Mathew and Adalyn Pugsley of Minnesota

Nieces and Nephews: James Mountjoy and his wife Tibbie Ballou-Mountjoy of Sacramento California, Shelley Lopez and her husband Ramon of Sacramento California, Jeremy Tate and his wife Darcell of Missouri, Jamie Robinson and her husband Tyler of Virginia.

John also had his local group of many life-long friends in the area who were like family.

Predeceased: Mother Mary and Step-Father Pete Morgan and Father Harry Mountjoy of Missouri