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1935
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2013
William Longo Obituary
He was born Feb. 7, 1935, in Penn-Pitt, Pa., the son of the late John and Agatha (Guzzo) Longo. He resided in Eastlake and Willoughby before moving to California in 1987.
Bill was one of the founding brothers of Ohio Sealants Inc. (OSI), alongside his brothers, Patrick and Leonard. Each brother provided an ingredient for success, Bill was executive VP and excelled in marketing and sales. Working together, they made OSI one of the leading manufacturers of sealants and adhesives in the industry. Before joining his brothers in business, Bill attended Mapletown High School in Greensboro, Pa. He owned and operated Longo Electric and Route 88 Service Station. He was a member of Pine Ridge County Club in Wickliffe and Indian Wells County Club in Indian Wells, Calif., where he enjoyed golf and playing cards. Bill loved life, family and friends. He was an excellent cook and loved to tend his gardens. He experienced life to its fullest and he always had a great story to share. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Patricia; daughter, Tracy (Jim) McNally; son, William (Angela) Longo; stepsons, Mark (Lisa) Atchison, Craig (Jenifer) Atchison and Gary Atchison; 10 grandchildren, Emily and James Longo, Honor and Andrew McNally, Joey, Sean, Taylor, Victoria, Cole Robert and Megan Atchison; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his brothers, Peter Longo, James Longo, Leonard Longo and Patrick Longo; and two sisters; Josephine Longo (in infancy) and Atternia Barzanti.
Private services will be held in Placentia, Calif.
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Memories and Condolences
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5 Entries
September 20, 2013
Bill & Tracy
We did not get to meet Bill very often but when we did our shared sense of humour and his kindness and generosity gave us many happy memories.
John & Judith Sterling
James ( Elmer) Swearingen
September 19, 2013
Billy, I always remember your father from when we met for the first time. It was at Catholic catechism school in the Vox theater in Greensboro. Another time was in high school when he told the teacher that milk should be chewed because it is a food and this aided in the digestion.
Ron & Karen (Longo) Veverka
September 19, 2013
Billie & Tracy,
We are so sad to hear of Uncle Bill's passing. I have very fond memories of him growing up in Greensboro and later in Eastlake. Even though we didn't see each other in recent years he always had a special spot in my heart.
Love and sympathy to you all,
Dee Warrens Hoffman
September 19, 2013
Bill, Tracy & Family
I am so sorry to hear about your dad. May God give comfort & peace at this time of your loss.
Love
The Warrens Hoffman Family
September 19, 2013
Billy,
We are very sorry to hear about your father. He was always very kind to Maryellen and me and was always a great friend. We will think of him often and remember him always.
Love,
Danny and Maryellen
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