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James Leroy Long

1955 - 2019

James Leroy Long obituary, 1955-2019, Westminster, MD

BORN

1955

DIED

2019

James Long Obituary

James Leroy Long, "Jim", age 64, of Eldersburg, Maryland, died from Prostate Cancer complications at 1:24 am Saturday, September 21, 2019. He was surrounded by his loved ones. Jim was born on February 4, 1955 in Iowa City, Iowa to David and Marilyn (Norris) Long. His family moved to State College, PA in 1965 and he graduated from State College high school in 1973. Jim graduated from Penn State in 1977 with a BS in Civil Engineering. He is survived by his loving wife, Maria Cariaso-Long and his three children, Kris Kohlhepp, Joe (Beth) Kohlhepp, and Rita Long; his cherished grandchildren, Isaac, Jade, and Davina; his triplet siblings, Jeff (Donna) Long and Joan (David) Bogue, along with his younger brother Tom (Beth) Long. Jim's contribution to space geodesy and the DoD spans over 35 years, from his time as a uniformed NOAA officer for the National Geodetic Survey to 24 years as a Government contractor at Honeywell to his last position as the VLBI Operations Manager at NASA. His extensive knowledge of VLBI, civil engineering, precision surveying, and many other fields was unique! His passing will surely be felt around the world. A memorial gathering to celebrate Jim's life will take place on Saturday, November 9, 2019 at St. Josephs Catholic Community in the Formation and Fellowship Center from 2:30 pm – 5:30 pm. Arrival time: 2:30-3:30. Beginning at 3:30 there will be an honoring ceremony, and light refreshments from 4:30-5:30. All are welcome to attend this Celebration of Life. Jim had selflessly donated his body to science, and in lieu of flowers he hoped that any donations in his honor would be made to (Johns Hopkins) Legacy Gifts Rapid Autopsy Program to help with cancer research or to Carroll Hospice. Legacy Gifts Program: Option to pay online or by check. http://pathology.jhu.edu/rapidautopsy/donate.cfm Click the online form link and select the Rapid Autopsy Research Fund or Prostate Cancer Research Fund. Carroll Hospice: Website and info: www.carrollhospice.org, choose make-a-gift and then a tribute donation in Jim's name. Pay by check or online.

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Published by Carroll County Times on Sep. 27, 2019.

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Nagendra Paudel

October 10, 2019

Jim L Long was a person with a warm heart filled with kindness, patience, and respect.I had the pleasure of working with him from 1997 to 2004 for Honeywell in contract with NASA Goddard Space Flight Center as Geodetic Surveyor. He was a knowledgeable mentor and a kind supervisor. He is already missed. Rest in Peace Jim!
~ Nagendra Paudel, Geodesist, Currently with NOAA's NGS

October 10, 2019

Jim L Long was a person with a warm heart filled with kindness, patience, and respect.I had the pleasure of working with him from 1997 to 2004 for Honeywell in contract with NASA Goddard Space Flight Center as Geodetic Surveyor. He was a knowledgeable mentor and a kind supervisor. He is already missed. Rest in Peace Jim!

InterTronic Solutions

October 9, 2019

Jim was a true gentleman whose intellect and warmth filled our mind and hearts. For all of us at InterTronic Solutions, you will be truly missed.

Steve Pracht

October 4, 2019

Jim was a Little Brother of mine in the Sigma Chi chapter at Penn State. He was one of the most considerate people I had the pleasure and privilege of knowing. One of the characteristics that we looked for in prospective Sigma Chi members was to have a "congenial disposition" and Jim possessed that quality. He always had a smile on his face and a positive word. He opened his apartment in Pasadena to me when I had business travel to LA and he opened his home when I later traveled to Maryland. He was a true friend and he will be missed. My prayers go to his family. All Honor to His Name.

Rich Higgins

October 2, 2019

Jim 'Leroy' Long was a pledge brother of mine at Penn State. He was a truly great person. He always raised the spirits of those around him. His smile is unforgettable and how I always have and always will think of him. RIP Jim.

Bill Wells

October 2, 2019

Jim was my pledge trainer at the Sigma Chi Fraternity at Penn State in 1976 and a fellow civil engineer. In the fraternity, he went by Leroy. He played a big role in my early college years and I have the greatest respect for him as a mentor and a friend. I know that he will be truly missed by many.

David Love

September 26, 2019

I worked on and off with Jim for a number of years, while at Honeywell. Jim was a huge help to me in resolving radome design issues for our tracking station in Guam.
Jim was a true professional, and I always appreciated his even keeled temperment.

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