Az: Fry?s/Kroger President Jon Flora dies, sources say - GoFuckYourself.com

brassmonkey · 09-14-2013, 05:01 PM

R. I. P.

58!

Jon Flora, who has served as president of Fry?s Food Stores of Arizona since 2007, died Friday, according to several sources. He was 58.

Flora?s warmth was conveyed to customers through ads and in-store promotions. As a longtime company employee who rose through the ranks, he was held in high regard by many employees.

Tolleson-based Fry?s employs 18,000 in Arizona.

Fry?s is a division of the Kroger Co., and Flora served in several leadership positions with Kroger during a career spanning more than 40 years.

He guided several Kroger divisions as a senior vice president and served as the president of the company?s Great Lakes division. He began his career in 1971 with the company?s Dillon stores.

Donna Tanori, the grocer?s director of human resources, remarked this year about Flora?s popularity. When he visited individual stores, she said, employees asked for his autograph.

According to a 2008 story in the Arizona Food Industry Journal, Flora spent his first 120 days with Fry?s traveling the state to visit each store in the chain.

As news of Flora?s death spread, a number of Arizonans, including Rep. Jonathan Larkin, D-Glendale, took to Twitter to express their condolences.

?As many of you know I work for Fry?s Food Stores,? Larkin tweeted. ?It saddens me to say that my CEO Jon Flora passed away from a heart attack today.?

Flora was also active in the community. In March, he was honored by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Phoenix as a ?true champion for children in need.?

On Facebook, another charity recognized Flora.

?St. Mary?s Food Bank Alliance sends condolences to Jon Flora?s family and everyone at Fry?s Food Stores. Jon was a hero in the fight against hunger. He touched many people?s lives and will be missed.?

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epitome · 09-14-2013, 05:06 PM

Thanks for this news even though 99.95% of GFY has no idea who the guy is.

JockoHomo · 09-14-2013, 05:22 PM

He will be missed...

Not by any of us but he will be missed.

Rochard · 09-14-2013, 09:43 PM

Sorry... I lived in Arizona and I have no idea who this guy was. He seems to have owned some grocery stores. Big deal.

brassmonkey · 09-14-2013, 09:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rochard

Sorry... I lived in Arizona and I have no idea who this guy was. He seems to have owned some grocery stores. Big deal.

Captain Kawaii · 09-15-2013, 12:31 AM

The Stress is in the SERP
https://www.google.com/#q=the+kroger...mo%2C+lawsuits

Harmon · 09-15-2013, 01:19 AM

Who gives a flying fuck. Another obese executive that was used to slobbering over hundreds of pounds of fatty foods, red meats, candy, cigars etc is dead at 58.

In other breaking news, I saw my neighbor go out and get the newspaper at the end of his driveway yesterday morning at 6:42am EST

escorpio · 09-15-2013, 04:18 PM

Show a little respect, you assholes. I shop at Fry's when in AZ so the guy was like family.

Thanks for the news, BM. Let us know when services will be held.

epitome · 09-15-2013, 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by escorpio

Show a little respect, you assholes. I shop at Fry's when in AZ so the guy was like family.

Thanks for the news, BM. Let us know when services will be held.

How was he like family?

Are you one of those people that think your favorite celebrities are like family, too?

AsianDivaGirlsWebDude · 09-15-2013, 04:29 PM

He liked his Fry's chicken...

ADG

escorpio · 09-16-2013, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by epitome

How was he like family?

Are you one of those people that think your favorite celebrities are like family, too?

Don't you consider Liza and Elton family?

Just Alex · 09-16-2013, 05:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by escorpio

Don't you consider Liza and Elton family?

and chaz bono

09-14-2013, 05:01 PM	#1
brassmonkey Pay It Forward Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Yo Mama House Posts: 77,246	Az: Fry?s/Kroger President Jon Flora dies, sources say R. I. P. 58! Jon Flora, who has served as president of Fry?s Food Stores of Arizona since 2007, died Friday, according to several sources. He was 58. Flora?s warmth was conveyed to customers through ads and in-store promotions. As a longtime company employee who rose through the ranks, he was held in high regard by many employees. Tolleson-based Fry?s employs 18,000 in Arizona. Fry?s is a division of the Kroger Co., and Flora served in several leadership positions with Kroger during a career spanning more than 40 years. He guided several Kroger divisions as a senior vice president and served as the president of the company?s Great Lakes division. He began his career in 1971 with the company?s Dillon stores. Donna Tanori, the grocer?s director of human resources, remarked this year about Flora?s popularity. When he visited individual stores, she said, employees asked for his autograph. According to a 2008 story in the Arizona Food Industry Journal, Flora spent his first 120 days with Fry?s traveling the state to visit each store in the chain. As news of Flora?s death spread, a number of Arizonans, including Rep. Jonathan Larkin, D-Glendale, took to Twitter to express their condolences. ?As many of you know I work for Fry?s Food Stores,? Larkin tweeted. ?It saddens me to say that my CEO Jon Flora passed away from a heart attack today.? Flora was also active in the community. In March, he was honored by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Phoenix as a ?true champion for children in need.? On Facebook, another charity recognized Flora. ?St. Mary?s Food Bank Alliance sends condolences to Jon Flora?s family and everyone at Fry?s Food Stores. Jon was a hero in the fight against hunger. He touched many people?s lives and will be missed.? full article... __________________ TRUMP 2025 KEKAW!!! - The Laken Riley Act Is Law! DACA ENDED - SUPPORT AZ HCR 2060 52R - email: brassballz-at-techie.com

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09-14-2013, 05:06 PM	#2
epitome So Fucking Lame Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: St. Petersburg, FL Posts: 12,156	Thanks for this news even though 99.95% of GFY has no idea who the guy is.

09-14-2013, 05:22 PM	#3
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09-15-2013, 04:18 PM	#8
escorpio I love to racism, bro! Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA! USA! USA! Posts: 23,177	Show a little respect, you assholes. I shop at Fry's when in AZ so the guy was like family. Thanks for the news, BM. Let us know when services will be held.