EDMOND J. LOVE

June 15, 1935 - Sept. 11, 2011
SOUTH BEND - Edmond Joseph Love was born June 15, 1935 to the union of Thomas E. Love Sr. and Elizabeth C. (Joseph) Love in Pascagoula, Mississippi. He was baptized at an early age and was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church.

Affectionately known as "Ed", he graduated from Central High School and upon graduation, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. and was Honorably Discharged on June 28, 1962.

After serving his Country, he started working with the United States Postal Service and retired after more than 30 years of service. He loved sports, in particular the University of Notre Dame. He also enjoyed golfing, playing cards and spending time with his family and friends. He especially enjoyed his visits to Georgia, and watching his grandchildren participate in athletic events.

In 1959, he married Janice B. Slater; from that union two sons were born, Rodney E. Love and Patrick J. Love. Ed moved his young family to Windsor Hills, California where he quickly became an integral part of the community. Ed was hired by the Los Angeles County Parks and Recreation Department and assigned to Roosevelt Park. Ed mentored many young men and women while at Roosevelt and remained active with various youth programs and activities at the park until he moved to South Bend, Indiana in 1991.

On Sunday, September 11, 2011, Ed's mission was completed and upon a whisper of an angel, he departed this earthly life and was called home to be with the Lord. He was 76 years old. He leaves behind a legacy of hard work and service.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas E. Love Sr. and Elizabeth C. Love; and a brother, Peter W. Love.

He leaves behind two dedicated sons, Rodney E. Love of Atlanta, Georgia and Patrick J. Love of Los Angeles, California; a twin brother, Thomas E. Love Jr. of Cypress, California; two sisters, Cecelia C. Doaks of South Bend, Indiana and Madalyn Isabelle Love of Gainesville, Georgia; three adoring grandchildren, Morgan N. Love, Makenzie O. Love and Myles A. Love and their mother, who he loved dearly, Adrienne F. Purnell-Love, all of Marietta, Georgia; and a godchild, Bryce Nichols; along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Services for Edmond Joseph Love will be held on Saturday, September 17, 2011 at St. Augustine Catholic Church, 1501 W. Washington Street. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. and then services at 11:00 a.m. Visit www.clark oneal.com to sign his guest book. Clark-O'Neal Funeral Home Inc. has been entrusted with arrangements.

Published by South Bend Tribune on Sep. 16, 2011.

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