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In Loving Memory of ~ Max Lofy (April 6, 1927 – Feb. 6, 2016)

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February 25, 2016 at 03:20pm. Views: 308

COLTON >> Max Lofy, 87, of Colton, passed away on Feb. 6, 2016. He was born in Houghton, Michigan, on April 6, 1927. He was married to his wife Natalie at the time of his death and was a City of Colton legend. He served in the Army from 1945 to 1947, held several different community positions over the span of many decades and was a member of the City of Colton’s Sports Hall of Fame. Lofy’s specific accolades include being the recreation director for the City of Colton, serving one term as Colton City Councilman after winning every precinct in the city, formulating several youth organizations, some of which he sustained for 37 years, establishing the Hutton and Peter S. Luque Community Centers, negotiating a daily Senior Lunch Program, starting a girls’ softball program that he ran exclusively for 11 years, serving for 22 years as a manager and coordinator of the Pony and Colt Leagues, serving 15 years as a manager in Little League and 31 years as an accredited C.I.F. Baseball, Softball and Basketball official. Lofy was also given the honor in 2012 of being named by State Senator Gloria Negrete McLeod as one of 11 “Men of the Year” during her annual “Man of the Year Awards Luncheon” at the Pomona Valley Masonic Temple. He also cooperated with Loma Linda University Medical Center in making an extensive Social Services Program a reality. He is commemorated with Max Lofy Park, which was named after him for his work and contributions to both the youth and elder generation. Lofy is survived by wife Natalie; daughters Elayne Dowling, Christine Jolicoeur, Lynda Bradley and Syndi Tate; son-in-law Mark; grandchildren Trisha, LoRittia, David and Dennis; and great grandchildren Brandon and Ava. His service was held at Mt. View Mortuary & Cemetery on Feb. 19, where four speakers celebrated his life, including Dr. Robert Percy, D.D.S., a family friend of Lofy’s, who gave a eulogy. Max Lofy a Pillar of the Community Interested in reading more about Max Lofy? Check out some other local stories he is featured in: Max Lofy a Pillar of the Community Annual Event Recognizes Local Sport Icons 1954 and 1956 Little League All-Star Teammate and Friends Reunion Pony Baseball Opens With Food, Fun Stan Sanchez Stays in the Game Sports Legends Inducted into Colton's Hall of Fame Former Little Leaguers Document Colton's "Road to Williamsport"

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