John R. Lore
1946 - 2016

FREDONIA - John R. Lore, 70, of South Roberts Road, passed away unexpectedly early Wednesday morning (Dec. 7, 2016) in the emergency room of Brooks Memorial Hospital.

John was born in Gowanda on June 9, 1946, the son of William Lore and Dorothy (Wagenblatt) Lore Chapman.

John honorably and actively served with the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was a lifelong car enthusiast and was involved with automotive mechanics and car restoration. He owned and operated Phase 2 Automotive on Jamestown Street in Gowanda for years; his garage was where Burger King now sits. John reopened Phase 2 Automotive on Whig Street outside of Little Valley with his son, Keith. John's love for restoring cars and automotive repair has carried down to his son.

John is survived by Diana Goulding, who has been part of John's life for 27 years, along with two sons, Steven Lore and Keith Lore of Salamanca; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two brothers, Brian Lore of Dunkirk and David Lore of George; and several nieces and nephews.

Besides his parents, John was preceded in death by a sister, Joyce Chandler; and a brother, William Lore.

As per John's request, there will be no visitation. John will be buried in the Catholic Cemetery on Route 62 in the town of Dayton next to his parents.

Arrangements are by the Schindler Funeral Home, 44 Center St., Gowanda.

Memorials may be made to any veterans or disabled veterans organization one sees fit.