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Lester Love Obituary
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Lester E. Love, 81, of Endicott, went to be with the Lord unexpectedly Tuesday, December 4, 2007. He was predeceased by his parents, Stewart and Myra Love; three brothers, Chester, Basil, and Glen; one sister, Vera; a grandchild, Jordan Love; and a great-grandchild, Phoebe Love; and his loving companion, Beverly Foster. He is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Susan (Frank) Roma; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Karl (Anita) Love, Daniel Love, Kurt (Deicy) Love. He is also survived by their mother and Les's life long friend, Christine Berkel; six grandchildren, Julie Roma, Tina (Chris) Love, Jamie (Phani) Love, Leana (Matt) Fabian, Alycia and Marissa Love; three great-grandchildren, Richard and Philip Love, and Lila Rose Fabian. Lester is also survived by sisters-in-law, Beatrice Love and Patricia Gates; along with many loving nieces and nephews. Lester was a graduate of Union-Endicott High School, a veteran of WWII serving in the US Army, a retired IBM Corp. employee and a member of its Quarter Century Club, a member of the BPOE Elks Lodge #1977 Endicott, and an avid Bingo player. Les enjoyed everyday and lived life to the fullest and was proud of his family.
Memorial services will be held Saturday 2 p.m. from Endwell United Methodist Church, 3301 Watson Blvd., Endwell, with Pastor Roger Richards officiating. Burial will be in Riverhurst Cemetery at the convenience of the family. The family will receive friends at the Allen Memorial Home, 511-513 East Main Street, Endicott, on Friday from 4-7 and again at the church on Saturday from 1 p.m. until service time. A Lodge of Sorrow Service will be conducted Friday at 6:45 p.m. Expressions of sympathy in his memory may be made to Scleroderma Foundation Tri State Chapter, 599 Front Street, Binghamton, N.Y. 13905.
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Memories and Condolences
for Lester Love
Nancy Pratt (Love)
December 8, 2007
Dear Chris, Sue, Dan,Kurt & Karl:
Was so sorry to read about Uncle Les. May you find comfort in knowing that so many have you all in their thoughts and prayers.
David Knight
December 7, 2007
Sue,
Sorry for the loss of your Dad. I lost my Dad 4 weeks ago. Again, I am sorry.
Debora Race
December 7, 2007
To the Love's family,
Am so sorry to read of your loss.
(Nancy Love's daughter)
Roger Ellsworth
December 7, 2007
Dear family, very sorry I will not be there with you all,my love to yuo all.Cousin/nephew Roger Ellsworth,Cleveland,OH
Christine Lamb
December 7, 2007
Dear Sue and Family,
We will miss seeing your Dad around the office. Sorry to learn about your loss. Send my love to your whole family. Love, Chris
Al and Joan Muss
December 7, 2007
Sue,Frank and Family
We are so sorry for your loss.Our thoughts and prayers are with you.God bless.
Stan & Lane McKenzie
December 7, 2007
Karl, Sue, Danny, and Kurt: We are so sorry to hear of Les's passing. We know this will be a real loss for all of you and your mother too. You are all in our prayers.
NORMA & JOHN MATTS
December 7, 2007
SUE, u know how much i thought of your dad... we had some great days at good ole IBM... oh what fun that was... love you , norma and john
Brenda Howard
December 7, 2007
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
John Bertoni
December 7, 2007
To all the Love Family..My condolences on the passing of Lester. I often ran into Lester and we always chatted and he seemed so much to enjoy his Endicott life and Family and friends and he will be missed by all who knew him .
Bob Truman
December 6, 2007
Dear Sue, We were so saddened to hear of the passing of your Dad. Your presence at the support group was missed and we want you to know how much you mean to us all.You and your family will be in our prayers. Love Bob
Pat Gage
December 6, 2007
Sue...we enjoyed many happy times with you and the family. So sorry. Aunt Pat.
Jim and JoAnne Randall
December 6, 2007
Kurt, Deicy, and Family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. May God Bless,
Elaine , Wally, and Family Woloszyn
December 6, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends. We will always remember the great times we shared with him and mother (Bev). I know this is a great loss to all. Our deepest sympathy goes out to the family. Please let us know if there is anything we can do.
LOR & RICHIE (ROMA) NUSMAN
December 6, 2007
WE ARE SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT LESTER. OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHIES TO HIS FAMILY. YOU ARE ALL IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. SINCERELY
LOR AND RICHIE
Betty Walenesky
December 6, 2007
Dear Sue and your family,
I've known your family all my life and I feel sorrow for you at this time. Please know I am thinking about you.
With Love & Thoughts,
Betty Walenesky
Lillian Pisani- Bystricky
December 6, 2007
I am so very sorry about the passing of Lester. I went to school with him and also we played bingo on Tuesday nites. He always made me laugh with his humor. I can't imagine going to bingo and not seeing him there. A loss for us.
Francis&Bertie Sullivan
December 6, 2007
Chris,
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
With Love, Fran & Bertie
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