John R. Lore

Room of Brooks Memorial Hospital early Wednesday morning, December 7, 2016. John was 70 years

old. Born in Gowanda 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. Survivors include Diana Goulding, who has been a part of John’s life for 27 years; along with two sons, Steven Lore and Keith Lore of Salamanca; five grandchildren; and three  great-grandchildren. John is also survived by two brothers, Brian Lore of Dunkirk and David Lore of Georgia; along with nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, John was preceded in death by a sister, Joyce Chandler; and a brother, William Lore. Per John’s request, there will be no visitation. John will be buried in the Catholic Cemetery in the town of Dayton on Route 62 next to his parents. Arrangements are by the SCHINDLER FUNERAL HOME, 44 Center St., Gowanda, NY. Memorials may be made to the veterans or disabled veterans organization of one’s choice.