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CVA Co-Founder Mick Moore Passed Away on Oct 15, 2019

Mick Moore, 78, of Lowell, passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at home with his family. He is survived by his wife Diana; children, Terri (Michael) Hornbrook of Glen Ellyn, IL, Scott (Cindy) of Hebron, Jeff (Jolanta) of Lowell; grandchildren, John, Jeff and Mikey Hornbrook, Emily Moore and Monica Flowers, nieces and nephews, Darold, Tina, Misti, Billy and Michael W. He was preceded in death by brothers, Wilcus, Worley “JR” and Terry. Mick was a retired OTR Truck Driver, logging several million safe driving miles, served in the US Army, was a brother with Lowell’s Colfax Masonic Lodge, involved with WWII Reenactments, IN Patriot Guard and ISP Fallen Officer Bicycle Ride. He was a member of the Military Vehicle Preservation Association and Founder of the Crown Victoria Association.

Visitation, Sunday October 20, from 2-6, with Funeral Services Monday, 11AM, all at Sheets Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 604 E. Commercial Ave., Lowell. Burial will follow in West Creek Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be given to St. Jude Children’s Hospital or Salvation Army.

Mick and Dinah Moore and Toby and Sandy Gorny founded the Crown Victoria Association in 1977.  Mick was a good friend to alot of the CVA Membership.  He will be missed!

Joe and Marcy Sandella - 50 Years of Marriage and Fords

On August 2, 2019, Marcy and I celebrated 50 years of marriage. During that entire time, Marcy (really Marceline) gets credit for her patience while I chase parts, spend money, and get greasy in the garage. Here is the latest adventure which she supported. In February 2016, I bought our 1956 Victoria from an Arkansas seller on eBay for $28,000. Friend Butch Forte and I drove a trailer down to Gravette, Arkansas to get it, and drive straight back to North Haven, Connecticut, non-stop, to bring it home. It was done to a good standard, but I wanted better. So, a repaint, new interior, new rubber, new brakes, rebuilt motor and transmission were done, to the tune of $18,000. I also installed a new windshield, replated bumpers, Diamondback radials, and glass packs. CVA member Hal Bailey of Savona, NY sold me the missing bumper jack. I lowered the car two inches and added Dodge Lancer wheel covers. I kept one of the 10 Commandments for Car Collectors: “Thee shall not tell thy wife the cost of the latest restoration; at least, not all at one time.” I am 76 and Marcie is 72…but she looks younger than her years. Look at how neatly she fits in the trunk of our Victoria!