OBITUARY

Longtime Costa Mesa resident Robert J. “Bob” Moralice died September

2, 2000, from complications resulting from a stroke. He was 61.

Bob was born July 24, 1939, in Orange. He attended Newport Harbor High

School and went on to join his family in the restaurant business. They

owned El Pueblo, a successful Mexican restaurant in Orange. Years later,

El Pueblo was destroyed by a fire, and he went on to manage several local

restaurants.

Eventually, his career path lead him to wine and spirit sales. At the

time of his death, he was employed by Southern Wines & Spirits.

Bob, also known as “Welo,” acquired his lifelong love of hot rods at

an early age. A longtime member of the Outriders car club, he enjoyed

showing off his 1940 Sedan Delivery Truck. His other hobbies included

swap meets and fishing.

Through the years, Bob volunteered for many charitable and special

events. Liked by all who knew him, he will be remembered best for his

sense of humor, love of practical jokes and his relaxed and “cool”

demeanor.

Bob was a loving, devoted husband, father, grandfather and brother. He

is survived by his wife of 41 years, Jane; three children, Julie

Edmiston, Lorri Greeley and Robert Moralice; five grandchildren, Jaycee

Edmiston and Megan, Sydney, Bayley, and Robbie Moralice, all from the

Newport Beach area; sisters Florine Reichle of Laguna Hills, Beatrice

Amburgey of Costa Mesa, and Francis Felt of Seabeck, Wash.; and numerous

relatives and friends.

On June 5, 2000, Bob suffered a minor heart attack and appeared to be

recovering. As part of his release from the hospital, he was given a

treadmill test. He suffered a severe stroke while on the treadmill. He

never fully recovered and three months later passed away peacefully.

Services were held Sept. 10 at Pacific View Memorial Park in Newport

Beach. A life celebration followed at the family home. His remains will

be scattered at sea Sunday.