J Grafton “Tony” Love Jr.
Tuesday, July 28, 1936
Date of Death:
Tuesday, August 18, 2015
Age:
79 years old
Tuesday, July 28, 1936
Date of Death:
Tuesday, August 18, 2015
Age:
79 years old
Tuesday, July 28, 1936
Date of Death:
Tuesday, August 18, 2015
Age:
79 years old
J Grafton “Tony” Love Jr.
J Grafton “Tony” Love Jr. – Pine Island
The memorial service for Tony Love will be at 10:00AM, Saturday, August 29, 2015 at Cornerstone Baptist Church, Pine Island, with Pastor Tim Graham officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery in Rochester.
Tony, 79, of Pine Island, died Tuesday, August 18, 2015 at Pine Haven Care Center.
Tony was born on July 28, 1936 in Rochester to Dr. J Grafton and Mary Elizabeth (Terry) Love. He grew up in Rochester and graduated from Rochester High School in 1954. He attended Rochester Jr. College and Mankato State University.
He owned and operated several Rochester businesses including Pure Oil, Lindsay Water Softening and Avis Car Rental which he owned and operated for 42 years. He currently owned the Olde Pine Theatre and Dance Hall in Pine Island.
Tony was a private pilot with more than 50 years of flying experience. He enjoyed attending area fly-ins and trips to Oshkosh Airventure. He was a member of the Rochester Exchange Club.
He is survived by 3 children; daughters Meredith “Marnie” (Tommy) Farrell of Verona WI and Becky Jo (Brad) Vik of St. Louis MO; one son Brian Love of LantanaTX and 5 grandchildren; siblings Becky (Phil) Douglass of St. Louis MO and David (Frann) Love of Ashville NC. He is also survived by his significant other, Gayle Funk of Pine Island along with her three children.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Ben.
The family would like to thank Mayo Clinic for extending Tony’s life by 20 years. They would also like to thank Pine Haven Care Center and Heartland Hospice for improving his quality of life.
Memorials are suggested to Pine Haven Care Center or Heartland Hospice.
Macken Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com.
Condolences
The family of J Grafton “Tony” Love Jr. has received the following condolences.
I am so glad I got to know Tony. He taught me some things in his last weeks. I learned about being a man, a Christian, and the priorities of life. I will remember him for his bravery and decency.
We'd like to share our condolences. Tony and Bill became friends back when they were Boy Scouts in the early 50s, and they remained life-long friends. Tony was a pall bearer for Bill's father, and plowed the road to the cemetery when we buried Bill's mother. He brought me an electric cart when I had two knee replacements at Mayos. Our family, including our two sons, enjoyed Tonys visits to Knoxville. He will be missed by all of us.
The William Kennedy family
To Tony's family,
Our deepest sympathies and love go out to you. Tony was a great man and will be dearly missed, he was a pleasure to be of service to.
John Wheland and Mitch Anderson
Prime Time Health Advisors
Tony never forgot his relatives in North Carolina. He loved his "Uncle Buddy" and Aunt Katye. After they passed, he visited often, and we had some really good times. Later on, he brought Gayle with him. We had fun going to the Outer Banks and also visiting the Love family in Mathews,VA. He was a unique person, and we will miss him. Our prayers and love are with the family.
Becky,
I remember Tony from so long ago. I am sorry for your loss.
Sue
David and Becky, I am so very sad on hearing of Tony's death. He was a wonderful friend through junior high and high school. He was the spearhead of so many of our RHS reunions and I will miss him.
With its love and sympathy, Marcia Kierland Henry
To Tony Love's family,
I'm so sorry for your loss. Tony was a wonderful person and landlord. We had our upholstery shop in his quanset hut across the tracks from the ols Roxy Bar. I also rented a car a few times from Avis when he owned that business. Tony always treated me far.
Now God has another angel !!
Dear Becky and family,
We are saddened by your brother's death but grateful that the hospital where your father served (Mayo Clinic) was able to give your brother 20 additional years. We pray for you as you walk the journey of grief. Love, Jeanne and Dave
To Gayle and Tony's family;
I am so sorry to hear of Tony's passing. Tony has been a true friend to our family and will be deeply missed! Tony has been more than a best friend to my dad, he has been a life line for our entire family. Tony (and Gayle) have done so much for my mom and dad; I cannot begin to express my gratitude to them. Many great memories in Turtle Lake, Friday "fish fry's", road trips with friends and their convertibles, and of course his favorite, flying. I was lucky enough to see Tony in Turtle Lake in July and as always, he still had his sense of humor and positive attitude.
Gayle, I am so sorry for your loss. Thank you for all you and Tony have done for us! You have meant so much to our family and we cannot begin to thank you enough for everything you have done. Please, let us know if there is anything we can do for you!
Tony's family, I am very sorry for your loss. I am sorry I never got the opportunity to meet you - but please know that Tony meant so much to our family and has done more than you can ever imagine! Tony was an awesome friend and a great guy!
Tony, thank you for all you have done for our family - you will be truly missed!! You are a very special person and we were so lucky to have had you in our lives! I know you will continue to bring great joy and happiness to everyone around you!!
Love and condolences;
Brenda Townsend
Gayle,
I am so sorry for your loss. I do know how difficult it is to lose the one you care about most. My husband knew Tony years ago. Keep the good memories alive.
Linda Hyde
Enjoyed getting to know our first cousin Tony in recent years. Always enjoyed talking, laughing, debating, teasing, and most of all, just being together. His visits to Mathews Co., VA. were enjoyed by all of us "Love" cousins! He was a wonderful host and made us feel "at home" when we visited him and Gayle in Pine Island. Tony, we knew you for too short a time, but we are oh so glad we had our time together! Sympathy and Love to Gayle, as well as Tony's children. Neena Love Putt4
Dear Gayle,
Pepsi and I send our sympathy and prayers.
Judy Wilder
This is your greatest and best ever landing Tony...may you rest in peace...I will miss you and Gayle's yearly visit...your friendship and support. I know you and Wayne are flying high. Hugs to you Gayle. My condolences to the entire family.
Betty