James Longo
AGE: 90 • Bridgewater
James Longo died October 4, 2013 at Somerset Medical Center in Somerville, NJ. Mr. Longo was born in East Orange and lived there for 35 years before moving to Newark, NJ in 1957. From 1969, he resided in Union, NJ before moving recently to Bridgewater in 2005. He was former member of the Knights of Columbus in the Union Council and also an adult Committee Member of Troop 21 of Maplewood. James was a successful entrepreneur for multiple businesses. He was a skilled carpenter and held a leadership position of the New Jersey carpenters union. James was tremendously successful in all of his professional endeavors and respected and beloved by all he encountered.
This extraordinary man of great zeal was predeceased by his loving wife, Florence Ann and his parents Carmen and Rose Longo and his siblings Angelo, Mary, Joe, David, Phil, Tom, Felicia. He is survived by his loving sons and daughter, James V., David (wife Chris) and Jeanine Cavanagh (husband Jim); his special grandchildren Michael, Beth, Colleen, Tommy, Amanda, Laura, James and John. Also surviving are his brother and sisters; Kay, Lee and Carmen. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:30am on Wednesday, October 9, at the Immaculate Conception Church, 35 Mountain Ave., Somerville. Entombment to follow at Hollywood Memorial Park, Union.
Visiting hours from 2-4pm and 7-9pm on Tuesday, October 8, at the Cusick Funeral Home, 80 Mountain Ave., Somerville. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Social Ministry, Immaculate Conception Church, 35 Mountain Ave., Somerville, NJ 08876 in James' memory.
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Mr. Longo was a true American, husband, father, grandfather, a hard-working carpenter, and well-respected by his peers. He did everything with a great sense of responsibility, honesty, and always with a good sense of humor!
Continued peace in Heaven and pray for your family and friends here on earth. Frank and Rita
Frank Polverino
Friend
September 30, 2023
Mark cannon
March 12, 2023
One of the greatest generation and a man to be admired and remembered. He left a great legacy to his family and friends and will always be remembered. Enjoy heaven Jim! Frank & Rita
Dr. Frank Polverino & Rita Mazzarisi - Polverino
Friend
September 30, 2022
Although I only new him for a short time, Mr. Longo was indeed a great and loving man who raised a great family with his adoring wife and partner Florence and both left this world a little better for being here during the time that God gave them. May they continue to rest in God`d peace and eternal love. Frank & Rita Polverino
Frank F Polverino
Friend
September 30, 2020
It was an honor knowing your father. One heck of a nice guy, loving husband, great father and grandfather- a true human being and NY Yankees fan! Rita and I shall miss him as we do Florence. They are together in heaven and are at peace knowing all the love they gave and left behind for their family and friends. May Jim rest in peace, and may perpetual light shine upon him forever and ever. Rita Mazzarisi and Frank Polverino
Frank/Rita Mazzarisi-Polverino
October 6, 2013
so sorry for your loss but treasure all the wonderful memories
Don & Mary Cavanagh
October 6, 2013
Uncle Jim,
Thanks for the joyious memories of growing up that you gave to us all through the eyes of your camera the spirit of family will always be remembered. Celebrate your union with aunt Flo and peace to both of you.To James , David & Jeanine peace to all of you
Danny Carozza
October 6, 2013
So sorry to hear about Uncle Jimmy. He was a wonderful uncle and always happy to see us. We did get to see him and Aunt Flo a few years back while visiting NJ from Fl. Cousin Anthony & Barbara Longo
October 6, 2013
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