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Hilda Long Obituary
Hilda B. Long, a homemaker and resident of Montgomery, NY, entered into rest on Saturday, October 18, 2008 at St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital, Newburgh Campus. She was 63.
The daughter of Alberto and Brunilda Ortiz Villafane, she was born November 29, 1944 in New York City, NY. She was the widow of Richard G. Long.
She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Montgomery, NY.
Survivors include her son, Richard A. Long and his wife, Eileen of Montgomery; daughter, Robin A. Long-Giagiakos of Montgomery; two sisters, Iris Fontanez of Daytona Beach, FL and Dr. Anna Villafane of Staten Island, NY; five grandchildren: Mercedes, Jordan, Briana, Valerie and Nathan; nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her brother, Alberto Villafane.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 21, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Gridley-Horan Funeral Home, 39 Orchard St., Walden, NY.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, October 22, at First Presbyterian Church, Montgomery, NY, with the Rev. Paul Milz officiating. Burial will be in Brick Church Cemetery, Montgomery, NY.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties, Inc., 800 Stony Brook Ct., Newburgh, NY 12550.
Arrangements by Gridley-Horan Funeral Home, Inc.; 845-778-3811.
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Bonnie, Brian, Janelle & Matt Bennett
November 6, 2008
Robin, Eileen, and Rich,
I am so sorry to hear about your mom passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time.
Krista Marvin
October 24, 2008
To Robin, Rich, Eileen and families. I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
KATHY LEWIS
October 21, 2008
TO THE FAMILIY OF HILDA LONG, YOUR MOTHER WAS A WONDERFUL WOMAN AND NEIGHBOR. OUR WATERS EDGE FAMILY HAS LOST A DEAR SOUL. MAY SHE REST IN PEACE AND YOU FIND STRENTH IN THE DAYS AHEAD. YOUR NEIGHBORS FROM WATERS EDGE, THE LEWIS FAMILY
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