Obituary of Frank Love

Frank Ladd Love, 84, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2019 in California from complications of Alzheimer's disease. Born in Bangor, ME on March 21, 1935 to the late Eugene and Rella (Guimond) Love. His family moved to Jamestown, NY when he was 3 years-old. He attended Jamestown High School for two years, and then transferred to Fork Union Military Academy in Virginia. After graduating, he enlisted in the Army and attended airborne school. He was chosen to work in the Motor Pool Department as a clerk because of his ability to type. During the Korean War, he was in the 101st, then 508, and finished his duty in the 82nd ARCT Airborne Divisions. During this time, he met his future wife Allene (Fusco) and they were married on July 11, 1959. In the early 60's when Frank heard about computers, they drove to Los Angeles, CA. He attended computer school and decided to stay as computers were just coming into existence. He was hired at Douglas Aircraft as a computer analyst and worked there for 40 years. When the computer department was purchased by IBM, he was hired by them and retired in 2000. Frank was a member of the American Legion Post 496 in Long Beach, CA for 43 years. His hobbies included antique beer steins and was a member of the Erste Gruppe Chapter of Stein Collectors International for many years. He also collected Douglas Aircraft memorabilia and gnomes that are decorated around the home and garden. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Allene, brothers Robert G. Love, and Sanford H. Love, and several nieces and nephews. A service of committal will be held at noon Saturday in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery Mausoleum. Visitation will not be observed. You may leave words of condolence at www.lindfuneralhome.com.