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Richard Long Obituary
Richard R. Long Jr., 66, of Shillington, passed June 2nd, in Reading Hospital.
He was the husband of Karen J. (Haas) Long.
Born in Reading, Pa., he was the son of Richard R. Long Sr. and Catharine (Fisher) Long.
Richard worked for CarTech, Reading, for 42 years as a crane operator.
He is also survived by three sons: Christopher M., Casey R. and Corey A. Long; and four grandchildren.
A memorial service and visitation will be held Friday, June 15th, in Henninger Funeral Home Inc., from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Interment will be Saturday, June 16th, in Cressona Cemetery. Please meet at Henninger Funeral Home at 9:30 a.m. Saturday to follow procession.
Henninger Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of
arrangements. www.henningerfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
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Kenny Keithan
June 23, 2018
So sorry for your loss. I shared the crane rails with Rick, and really liked working along aside him. Although he didn't know it, he taught me a lot.
Thoughts are with you in this difficult time.
Shawna Henry
June 14, 2018
My deepest condolences to the entire Long family.
John & Sharon Behm
June 13, 2018
Karen Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Cathy Powell-Evans
June 12, 2018
I am so sorry to hear about Rick. I have fond childhood memories growing around you. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Sue Lehr
June 11, 2018
Karen & Boys: So sorry to hear about Richard. Love & prayers coming your way.
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