John Long Obituary

Dear Patty, Robin, Kelly and family, so sorry to hear of your loss. My heart goes out to all of you and we are thinking of you with great sadness. Please call and we can get together whenever it's convenient.

To the Long Family:

My Mom, Shirleyann Cardinal, was a friend and co-resident of John's at PJP; she had also known him back when they both attended Almost Home ADC. She was very saddened and upset about his passing, and wanted to attend either his wake or funeral; unfortunately, that was not possible for her.

I remember seeing John often on my weekly visits to my Mom; he always had a big smile and a hearty ‘hello’ for me….I will miss that.

On her behalf, and ours, we extend our deepest sympathies to the entire Long family....may your fond memories keep him always in your hearts.

John, Patty and family:

It goes without saying our year in Connecticut was made special because of your kindness, smile and care for us. Brad, Alexander, Jarryd and I along with my parents hold you dearly in our thoughts and prayers. John is in heaven, free of the pain and suffering he endured and is smiling at you every moment of every day.

With deepest sympathies and love. God Bless you and keep you.

Dear Pat

My deepest symnpathy to you and your family. I know the past several years have been tough for all of you.

Jackie called me yesterday with the news. Bridie had called him.

Leaving Stamford 45 years ago, my memories of John go back to the early years. Looking through my scrap book, I found a picture of he and I in army uniforms when we were about seven years old. Another picture has John, Bridie, my brothers Dick and Jack and all the Lynam cousins gathered behind the big house on East Main Street. Another has John, me, Walter Daskam, Ernie and Charlie (last names forgotten) sitting on the steps of the Lockwood Avenue house. One of my favorites is a picture of the AOH softball team on which my brothers and I played and Big Red was the star pitcher.
And, the last of him I have is my wedding party picture which included Bridie and my brothers as well. All the cousins were close growing up. Time and distance have sent us all in different directions, but the memories remain strong as do the memory of your courtship. They were good times and good memories. My deepest sympathies to you, Bridie, the girls and the rest of your family.

Sincerely,

MiKe White

Uncle John, I will always remember our road trip to Helen Georgia and catching trout on the riverbank. You have been a great inspiration in my life. Long family, I love and miss you all.

Uncle John:
Happiness is being born to the most loving mother and father
Happiness knowing that when your baby sister is born, they love you even more
Happiness is growing up surrounded by family and friends
Happiness learning love from your mom and dad
Happiness is having a baby sister that adores you
Happiness is growing up with fast pitch
Happiness is knowing your dad still loves you from heaven
Happiness is enjoying love and life and good-times with friends
Happiness is finding the love of your life and marrying her, forever
Happiness is holding your beautiful daughters the love of your life bore you
Happiness is sharing those lives with your family
Happiness is a growing family of nieces and nephews
Happiness is lunch hour with mom
Happiness is enjoying every moment
Happiness is the feast of life
Happiness is grandchildren on your knee
Happiness is knowing that even when you have to go ahead of them, that you will watch them and love them from heaven above.
Happiness is John.

Uncle John

To the Long Family,
My deepest sympathies.

During our boyhood days on the Eastside, a perennial softball game was in play on the Rogers School playground.
Besides his pitching skills,Red's hitting was strong and almost predictable: his leftfield fly balls landing out the flat roof of the boiler room building, while he drove his centerfield hits all the way out to bounce off the wooden steps of the old school buildung.
Thanks for all the good memories Red.
May you be at peace with the Lord.

Mrs. Long, Sharon, Debbie, Kelly and Robin

I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Mr. Long. I will always remember his beautiful smile that light up a room, and his great personality. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

All of us wish to extend our deepest sympathies to you all in this difficult time.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

I was a boyhood friend of "Red." We shared many days playing basketball and softball in the Lockwood Avenue area of Stamford. We were separated by our military service. He, his parents and sister, Bridie, and cousins Dick, Jack and Michael White will always be fondly remembered.

Sincere sympathy to the entire family.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Dear Pat: Lou & I send our love to you and your family for the loss of John. We enjoyed his company so much when we visited & Lou & John talked baseball. He had a great spirit and was fun loving. We will miss him.

Kelly & Robin,
My condolences to you and your family on loss of your father. May
the memories of your father help you through this difficult time.

Megan, Sharon and Family... we are so sorry for your loss. We are praying for you all and wish that god helps to ease your pain.

Love, Dominick, Dawn Bria and family

Mrs. Long, Sharon, Kelly and Debbie and Robin:

I was so shocked when I heard this awful news. I am so sorry for the loss of your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.

God Bless,
Joelle Lionetti Pisanelli