James Alan Long

My deepest thoughts are with you at this difficult time. May all these wonderful thoughts you've received bring you some kind of happiness.

Almost five years ago I left Waltham to join the Army. I missed out on so many great times with jimmy but over the years his personality never changed. In gradeschool he was always trying all the crazy stunts and proclaim himself to be the greatest. As a young adult he was the life of the party and proclaimed to be the sexiest...my memories of jimmy were always humorous. Jim, when I think of you now I can't do anything other than smile. I know your up there having a great time and with the...

Thank you to everyone for your outpouring of love, support and generosity and for sharing this time of sorrow with us. We'd like to thank Brasco Funeral Home for easing the burden of burying our son and we thank Father Copp for the very simple and touching church service he performed. Although our lives will never be the same without Jimmy, sharing your sorrow with us has brought us comfort. I think Jimmy would have felt honored.

Heartfelt Thanks,

The Long Family

Jesus said "Open your eyes Jimmy". Jimmy opened his eyes and saw people kneeling before him and many people coming to mourn him. Jimmy said "but my mother, my father, my sister, my friends, they're grieving and in pain". Jesus said "it is because you brought love, joy and friendship to their lives. Rest easy my brother and you will be reunited with them at the appointed time".

words cannot express how much you mean to me. i love you wih all my heart and will try to carry on the rest of my days with the enthusiasm for life and good times that you exuded so much. see you at the crossroads my friend.

Dear John,Sue and Christine, My thoughts and prayers are with you. I'll always rememeber Uncle Jimmy singing songs with your son and brother poolside at the Carmody's when he was just 5 or 6 years old.

I did not know Jimmy but my son did. I want to express my condolences. My heart breaks for his family, especially his mother. You are in my thoughts and in my prayers.

I have never in my life met another person like jimmy he had a certain charisma that touched every one jim ever met. He was my best friend and it is hard for me to remember a time without him i have known him since the fourth grade and he has been the greatest friend i could have had since. He was always ready to help any of his friends from a place to stay to someone to talk to in a tough time. Jimmy was the life of every party and brought tons of joy into this world. I have no idea what i...

Rest in Peace. A great friend.