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DONALD FURLONG Obituary
Donald A. Furlong, age 90, died early Monday morning, Oct. 8, 2018 at The Haven Hospice in Gainesville, FL. Born May 1, 1928 in Northhampton, MA, he served in the United States Marine Corps, was married and lived in Shelburne Falls, MA for 9 years, 51 years in St. Petersburg where he worked with Coldwell Banker Real Estate, and was an 8 year resident of Gainesville, FL at the time of his death. He is preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Carolyn Jean Bruffee Furlong, brother Joseph H. Furlong, Jr., sister Margaret I. Warfield, grandson Christopher B. Sirios, and survived by children Donald B. (Ellen) Furlong, Lisa C. (Larry) Sirois, Raymond B. (Leslie) Furlong and Richard B. (Sara) Furlong, grandchildren Nicholas J. Sirios, Donald C. (Lauren) Furlong, step grandchildren Laine W. Perez and Kristen J. (Brian) LaFrance, and 4 great grandchildren. A memorial service will be held Saturday, 2 PM Nov. 10th at Trinity United Methodist Church, Gainesville Florida. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to Southeastern Guide Dogs, Palmetto.
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Norma "Debby" Surdi
November 4, 2018
I first met Don and Carolyn when my husband, Sam Surdi started to work at Vigilant Real Estate. When Sam got sick, I found out how caring Don was. After Sam was gone, Don gave me a chance in Real Este. In the 1970 Don Furlong was a house-hold name in our family. This is when I met Dan Jr. Later on Don helped one of my daughters in her line of business. Don was such a generous man in helping others and a wealthy man in compassion. Thank you and rest in peace, Debby Surdi
Sally Rotunno
October 27, 2018
How wonderful it was to have Don Furlong in my life for a number of years after my daughter, Sara married his son, Richard.
Other than my father, Don was one of the most remarkable men I knew. He was kind, compassionate, full of life, loving, witty, intellectual, selfless; and he will be sorely missed by many.
His children are a beautiful reflection of the loving parents that Don and Carol were; and the extended family, as well. Knowing that they were welcomed into the loving arms of their Heavenly Father, I look forward to being with them again one day.
Henry & Ann Moon
October 23, 2018
Don Furlong was an exceptional person. We had the pleasure and opportunity to spend time with him a number of times in the last few years(not enough), through his son Richard and Daughter-in-law, Sara Moon Furlong. He enjoyed the outdoors and was knowledgeable on so many subjects, a conversations with him was always informing and educational and exciting. Could sit and talk with him for hours. Above all he was loving, caring and dear man and we shall miss him.
Cheers to Dad!
October 20, 2018
Enjoying Nature in Mass, June 2018
October 20, 2018
October 20, 2018
Dear Dad,
Saw a Cardinal come up to the window last evening as Rich, Amy and I were making a toast to you with a New Beer you would have enjoyed. I felt your beloved presence. Miss your great Smile and Hugs Dad. Your spirit IS and always will be with me.
Your loving Daughter (In Law) Sara
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