John T. Furlong

Furlong, John T. CENTERVILLE, Tenn. John T. Furlong passed away Monday, June 23, 2008. Born in Albany, N.Y., John was the son of Patrick and Alice Furlong. He was a graduate of Cathedral Academy in Albany, and the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, in New York City. Upon graduation from the Academy of Dramatic Arts, he moved to Calif. where he began what would become a successful career as an actor; appearing in over 80 movies, television, and live theater productions. Upon retirement, he and his beloved wife and friend, Terry, resettled in Centerville, a suburb of Nashville. He was a member of the American Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, wherein he participated in the annual selection of Academy Award winners, the Screen Actors Guild, and other theatre related organizations. He was a veteran of the United States Navy. John will be remembered as a person who was extremely caring, helpful, and incredibly humorous. John is survived by his wife, Terry Mahaffey Furlong, and his sons, Patrick and Michael, all of Centerville. He was predeceased by two sons, Robert and Timothy and a daughter, Kathleen. In addition, he is survived by his brothers, Gerard of Meriden, Conn. and Patrick of Slinger-lands, N.Y. He was predeceased by two brothers, James and Robert. He is also survived by many cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. A memorial service will be planned at a later date.