Loren Cloyes
1943-04-28 2023-12-19
Loren Bailey Cloyes, Interlaken, NY, age 80, passed away on Tues. Dec. 19, 2023 after a long struggle with chronic lung disease, at Arnot-Ogden Medical Center with his loving wife of 54 years at his side.
He is survived by his wife, Patricia Ann Cloyes; sister-in-law, Lois Schoener; brother-in-law, Roy VanAmburg; and his nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Loren was predeceased by a sister-in-law, Donna VanAmburg and brother-in-law, Ron Schoener.
Loren was born on Apr. 28, 1943 in New York City, NY son of the late, Samuel & Helen Lewis Cloyes.
His career in the retail food industry spanned more than 50 years. Following 23 years of employment by P&C Food Market, he and Pat became the proud owners of Cloyes Grocery in Interlaken, NY serving the community for more than 20 years. In his later years he worked part-time at the Ovid Big M Market. As a local business owner, he committed his time, energy and resources to the community he loved.
He served several terms as an elected member of the Interlaken Village Board, was an active member of the Interlaken Fire Department, the Interlaken Sportsman Club, and St. Francis Catholic Church. Loren was an avid fan of the Dallas Cowboys and NASCAR racing. When he wasn’t watching football or racing in his spare time, he enjoyed drives around Cayuga Lake.
A private service will be held at the convenience of the family.
Contributions in his name may be made to the Interlaken Fire Department, 8487 Rt. 96 Interlaken, NY 14847; The Parish of Mary Mother of Mercy, PO Box 403, Interlaken NY, or the charity of one’s choice.
He is survived by his wife, Patricia Ann Cloyes; sister-in-law, Lois Schoener; brother-in-law, Roy VanAmburg; and his nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Loren was predeceased by a sister-in-law, Donna VanAmburg and brother-in-law, Ron Schoener.
Loren was born on Apr. 28, 1943 in New York City, NY son of the late, Samuel & Helen Lewis Cloyes.
His career in the retail food industry spanned more than 50 years. Following 23 years of employment by P&C Food Market, he and Pat became the proud owners of Cloyes Grocery in Interlaken, NY serving the community for more than 20 years. In his later years he worked part-time at the Ovid Big M Market. As a local business owner, he committed his time, energy and resources to the community he loved.
He served several terms as an elected member of the Interlaken Village Board, was an active member of the Interlaken Fire Department, the Interlaken Sportsman Club, and St. Francis Catholic Church. Loren was an avid fan of the Dallas Cowboys and NASCAR racing. When he wasn’t watching football or racing in his spare time, he enjoyed drives around Cayuga Lake.
A private service will be held at the convenience of the family.
Contributions in his name may be made to the Interlaken Fire Department, 8487 Rt. 96 Interlaken, NY 14847; The Parish of Mary Mother of Mercy, PO Box 403, Interlaken NY, or the charity of one’s choice.