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John Moretti - A Unique Life

Discussion in 'Australia' started by ThePunisher, May 29, 2025 at 9:26 PM.

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  1. ThePunisher

    ThePunisher Formula Junior

    Jul 10, 2010
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    Troy
    It is with great sadness that I write this…0925…John Moretti, passed to the big track in the sky…he was at peace and comfortable within himself. He passed with myself, Neralee , his son Troy and his long term mate Mike by his side. We will miss him…
     
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  2. jmillard308

    jmillard308 F1 Veteran
    Owner

    May 29, 2003
    6,673
    Perth West Oz
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    John Millard
    We will too :(
     
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  3. simon klein

    simon klein Two Time F1 World Champ
    Owner

    Feb 25, 2009
    29,709
    North Qld
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    simon klein
    Neralee and Troy my heart goes out to all who were close to him.

    He was certainly one of a kind.
     
  4. FazzerPorscheman

    FazzerPorscheman F1 World Champ

    Jul 28, 2010
    15,286
    Piz Gloria
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    EnzoFerdinand
    So sad to hear Troy.

    Glad we had our Luncheon for and with JM at the Creek last month.

    I said my goodbyes to John yesterday.

    RIP.
     
  5. Horse

    Horse Three Time F1 World Champ
    Owner Silver Subscribed

    Dec 1, 2005
    35,399
    Brisvegas
    Full Name:
    Jon
    A life lived well.

    I will miss the banter.

    The "3 Seconds", "11 PSI" and "Where's my luggage?" jokes just won't seem the same.

    RIP John.
     
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  6. Its328

    Its328 F1 Rookie

    May 31, 2017
    3,065
    Brisbane
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    Kim
    Deepest Condolences Neralee, Troy and family. John was an amazing character, I didn't know him long but he'll leave a lasting impression as someone who would fight for what he believed was right, and wasn't afraid to speak his mind. A great man, a great Ferrari man, RIP JM
     
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  7. greg246

    greg246 Two Time F1 World Champ
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    Jun 2, 2004
    26,599
  8. kerrari

    kerrari Two Time F1 World Champ

    Oct 22, 2004
    24,001
    Coolum Beach AUSTRALIA
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    Karen H.
    #9 kerrari, May 29, 2025 at 11:28 PM
    Last edited: May 29, 2025 at 11:39 PM
    Big hugs to you and Neralee... glad I got to see him (and you and Neralee) last weekend - so many great (and outrageous!) memories...
    Definitely the end of a unique era.
     
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  9. 575

    575 F1 Rookie
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    Nov 20, 2009
    4,646
    RIP MORETTI!!
     
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  10. Cyt

    Cyt F1 Rookie

    Feb 1, 2014
    3,750
    Sydney
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    Cyt- Chin
    oh...RI John M..
     
  11. islerodreaming

    islerodreaming Formula 3

    Aug 11, 2007
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    John - a proud Australian man
    RIP JM. A great loss to the community. He will be sorely missed.
     
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  12. Arvin Grajau

    Arvin Grajau Seven Time F1 World Champ

    Jun 7, 2006
    78,322
    Wurundjeri man.
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    Arvin Grajau
    RIP John, our condolences to Troy & Neralee..

    I'll always remember the various 5-day Melbourne Mille's we shared the drive of BlackJag and the GTV2000, so many laughs, one of the few guys I'd ever let drive BlackJag '

    And THAT drive we did, we Simon from Brisbane to Melbourne, before a Tassie Ferrari run ....BEST drive EVER .

    Thank you for 25 years of friendship and fun .


    Love Rob Bailey


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  13. Ferraridoc

    Ferraridoc F1 World Champ
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    Jun 20, 2012
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    Gold Coast, Aust.
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    Patrick
    So sad, Troy. Our family's thoughts are with you and Neralee. One of life's characters.
     
  14. Ferraridoc

    Ferraridoc F1 World Champ
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    Jun 20, 2012
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    Patrick
    Let's not forget "Nine Toes". I guess he passes the baton now. Poor Wes.
     
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  15. Ferraridoc

    Ferraridoc F1 World Champ
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    Jun 20, 2012
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    Patrick
    Yep, a great day. Nearly getting bounced by security just adds to his legacy.
     
  16. knocker

    knocker F1 World Champ

    Jul 10, 2017
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    Adrian
  17. kena

    kena Formula 3

    May 20, 2007
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    Ken Abrahams
    Condolences to you, Troy & Neralee & extended family. Anyone who met John will surely never forget him. I know I won't.
     
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  18. DMWC

    DMWC Formula 3

    Jan 23, 2013
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    David C
  19. TSF355

    TSF355 Rookie

    Jun 30, 2024
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    Tom
    Sorry to read this. RIP, John. Condolences to his friends and family.
     
  20. Steve355F1

    Steve355F1 F1 World Champ
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    Aug 26, 2011
    17,137
    Adelaide, South Aust
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    Steve
    100% to all of the above. A fantastic character who made the world a better place.

    I still am amazed at how nice he was to me - despite never meeting in person - and how willing he was to help out with any 355 issues.
    I loved the all too infrequent calls we had. He always made me laugh and boy did he have some tales to tell!

    I’m grateful that I did get to have a short chat with him a couple of weeks ago when he knew the end was near.
    Still generous and warm beyond belief.

    A top man and a Ferrari man through and through.

    Sincere condolences to his family and friends.
     
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  21. 355Aussie

    355Aussie Formula Junior

    Jul 3, 2007
    688
    Sydney
    Full Name:
    George
    Sincere condolences to Neralee and Troy. I had some of the best times with John at the rally's I attended. He will always be remembered as a funny person but more importantly and honest person who spoke his mind. You definitely knew where you stood with him. RIP John up there in Ferrari heaven. You will be missed by many of your friends.
     
  22. dm_n_stuff

    dm_n_stuff Four Time F1 World Champ
    Lifetime Rossa Owner

    Aw crap.

    John and I go way back here. I always enjoyed our conversations.

    One of my first experiences here as a moderator was not knowing the unofficial rules and I mistakenly gave him a temp ban. I caught holy hell from the other mods, and later from John himself. That was the start of our wonderful relationship here. We had nowhere to go but up, and we surely did.

    My sincerest condolences to his family and his friends here. John was truly unique and I'll miss him.

    Dave M.
     
  23. Jack-the-lad

    Jack-the-lad Seven Time F1 World Champ
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  24. UroTrash

    UroTrash Four Time F1 World Champ
    Consultant Owner

    Jan 20, 2004
    40,270
    Purgatory
    Full Name:
    Clifford Gunboat
    Prayers for the family.

    RIP.
     

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