Richard H. Mountz
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Richard H. Mountz

  • March 14, 1958 - October 26, 2011
  • Winter Park, Florida
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“I haven't seen Rick since college, but was just thinking of him recently, and tried to find him on Facebook. I always enjoyed having Rick in my...Read More » ”
1 of 11 | Posted by: Darla Kinney Scoles - Noblesville, IN

“Rick, Its hard to believe that you're gone. Not too long ago we were out to dinner with Anne my mom and christopher catching up on old times. You...Read More » ”
2 of 11 | Posted by: Katelyn Velazquez - orlando , FL

“I know your family is hurting right now with the horrible losses you all have suffered in the past year. You are so strong and our family will always...Read More » ”
3 of 11 | Posted by: Trae Terry - Winter Park , FL

“Daddy, I miss you. Your love and joy for me and sissy just shined through everything you did. When I was down, you were down- When i cried, you...Read More » ”
4 of 11 | Posted by: Anne Mountz - Umatilla, FL

“I was saddened to hear of Rick's sudden passing. My deepest and heartfelt sympathy to the family. ”
5 of 11 | Posted by: Fred C Blosch, CPA - Longwood, FL

“Dearest Julie and family, We are so sorry to learn of your Dad's passing. Having just lost my own Dad a few months ago I know the pain you and...Read More » ”
6 of 11 | Posted by: Laurie Mesa - Orlando, FL

“Rick was such a wonderful Friend, Co-worker, and Father. Rick loved his Daughters and always put them first in everything he did. Rick had the can...Read More » ”
7 of 11 | Posted by: Don and Kandie Price - Longwood, FL

“I don't think I have ever met a Father who was so proud of his girls. I hope that his love for them will continue to bless their lives, and help the...Read More » ”
8 of 11 | Posted by: Kristin Mazza - Longwood, FL

“I knew Rickie as a little boy. I knew Rick as a man. As in the Mountz tradition, Rick was loyal, sincere and kind. I know his dad is holding him...Read More » ”
9 of 11 | Posted by: corinne corkie fratt weiss - UT

“We are so sorry to hear about Rick passing our thought and prayers are with the family and daughters .He will be missed in our hearts. ”
10 of 11 | Posted by: Coy Jones - Sorrento, FL

“I am so sorry to hear that Rick passed away. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and his two beautiful daughters. ”
11 of 11 | Posted by: Lori Velazquez - Orlando, FL


MOUNTZ, RICHARD H. ("RICK"), age 53 of Winter Park, Florida, passed away on Wednesday, October 26, 2011. He was born in Springfield, Illinois on March 14, 1958. After moving to Florida in 1965, Rick attended Lake Sybelia Elementary School, Maitland and Winter Park Junior High and graduated from Gulf High School in New Port Richey, Florida in 1976. He then served in the United States Navy on the USS Forrestal until 1980. Rick then began working in the food service industry with Bass & Swaggerty, White Swan (6 years), Sysco Food Service (11 years) and more recently C and G Food Brokerage, Inc. (4.5 years). Rick is predeceased by his father, Robert E.; brother, William R. ("Bill"); and sister, Ruth Marie. Survivors are Sandy Best, Rick's fiancé; daughters, Anne Marie and Julie Bacon Mountz; mother, Shirley Bacon Mountz; sisters, Marsha Mountz, Carol Mathews (Ken) and Linda Capehart (Chris). Rick's happiest memories were those spent at the beach, particularly New Smyrna and Melbourne. He would walk the beach for hours. A celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, November 5, 2011, at 11 a.m. at First United Methodist Church of Winter Park at 125 N. Interlachen Ave., Winter Park, FL 32789. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made in Rick's memory to The American Heart Assoc. at 237 Marks St, Orlando, FL 32803. Arrangements are being made by Baldwin Fairchild Funeral Home, Lake Ivanhoe, Orlando. Please visit the online memories tribute at baldwinfairchild.com for memories.