Mario John Moya

Lieutenant Mario John Moya, 51, of Jacksonville, Florida beloved husband of Christina (Raymond) Moya suffered a line-of-duty death on August 17, 2021 from complications of Covid-19. Mario was born in Los Angeles, California on March 23, 1970, son of the late Mario Moya and Juanita Moya. Mario enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served during Desert Storm. He was a proud veteran and honored to have served his country.

Mario joined the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department, his “dream job”, in March 2004. He was assigned to Station 42. Mario continued his education and was a certified paramedic and earned an Associate’s Degree in Fire Science. He rose through the ranks to Lieutenant and eventually was assigned back to his rookie assignment, Station 42. Mario was a member of the JFRD’s Peer Support Team assisting fire department members and families in their time of need. Mario enjoyed serving his community and neighborhood. He was an active member/volunteer of his church, St. Joseph’s. Mario knew no strangers and firefighters who worked alongside him remember him for his caring attitude and gregarious smile.

In addition to his fire department duties, Mario worked as part of the Federal National Disaster Medical System (NDMS) on a Disaster Medical Assistance Team, DMAT FL-4. He also worked several election cycles as a poll worker for the Duval County Supervisor of Elections and worked the past 10 years with Chemical Dependency Counseling.

Mario loved his family with all his heart and enjoyed spending time with them. Besides his wife Christina of 28 years, he is survived by his son Mario John Moya III (MJ), 28 and twins Bobby and Bella, 16. Mario was extremely proud of his children and was active in each of their lives. Mario is also survived by his mother, Juanita, 2 sisters Marina and April, and a brother, Hymien.

Mario was a hard-working guy who was always ready to lend a hand, putting his electrical and handyman skills to use. He especially enjoyed spending time with the family at Disney, flying his drone, and Star Wars.

The family would like to thank the medical staff at Baptist Hospital. A special thanks to the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department and the Fire Department Honor Guard.

A visitation for Mario will be held Wednesday, August 25, 2021 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at St Joseph's Catholic Church, 11757 Old St Augustine Road, Jacksonville, FL 32258.

A prayer service will occur Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at 6:00 PM at St Joseph Catholic Church, 11757 Old St Augustine Road, Jacksonville, FL 32258.Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday, August 26, 2021 at 11:00 AM at St Joseph Catholic Church, 11757 Old St Augustine Road, Jacksonville, FL 32258.

A committal service at Jacksonville National Cemetery, 4083 Lannie Road, Jacksonville, FL 32218.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.hgmandarin.com for the Moya family.