Max J Lofy

Max J. Lofy, 87, passed away on February 6th, due to congestive heart failure. He was born April 6, 1927 in Houghton, MI. Mr. Lofy served in the Army 1945-1947. He is survived by his wife, Natalie; children, Elayne, Christine and son in-law Mark, Lynda, and Cyndi; four grandchildren, Tricia, LoRettia, David and Dennis and two great grandchildren, Brandon and Ava.

Max was a sports advocate for Colton’s youth for over 50 years and was instrumental in the establishment of the Carl Rimbaugh Girls Softball League. He served as a youth softball and baseball manager, and coach for all age groups for 22 years. Max was a certified sports official for 31 years, conducting numerous coaches and officials and training clinics during that time. He was Colton's Recreation Director for 23 years, and was instrumental in the establishment of the Hutton and Luque Community Centers. He served one term on the Colton City Council. He created the Student Government Day in the City of Colton. Max Lofy Park, in Colton, was named in his honor. Max is a true Colton Legend.