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Kevin Long Obituary

Long, Kevin B.

Sep 10, 2025

Kevin B. Long, September 10, 2025, at the age of 71. Loving husband of 50 years to Mary Ann Kucharski Long; dear father of Bridget (Jason) Castlevetere, Maggie (AJ) Szymkowiak, Caitlin (Dave) Burns and the late Kevin C. Long; cherished papa of Caleigh, Evan, Abigail, Ella, Shannon, Lauren and Holly; brother of Patrick (Isabella), Brian (Mary Beth), Mary Kate (Debbie Zygaj) and the late John, Thomas, Dennis and Shannon Long; brother in law of John(Linda) and Mark Kucharski. Family and friends may call at DENGLER ROBERTS PERNA Funeral Home, 8630 Transit Road, East Amherst, Friday September 19, 2025, from 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at St. Christopher's RC Church, 2660 Niagara Falls Blvd, Tonawanda, on Saturday September 20, at 9:30 am. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice Buffalo Inc., 225 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga, New York, 14227, or to St. Luke's Mission of Mercy, 325 Walden Ave., Buffalo, New York, 14211. Online condolences can be shared at www.denglerrobertspernafuneral.com.

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Published by Buffalo News on Sep. 14, 2025.

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Terry Lewis

September 20, 2025

To Kevin's Family and brother Pat so sorry for your loss. I knew Kevin from the many good lunch spots in WNY that had delicious beverages. He would look me up at Hopper's on St. Patrick weekend on his stops in So. Bflo. I was a neighbor of his brother Tom and family on Yale Pl. All Great People, RIP

Karen Monaco

September 18, 2025

Mary Ann, so sorry to hear about the loss of your husband. 50 years is a lifetime! My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. Sincerely, Karen Monaco.

Bill Smith

September 18, 2025

My Condolences To All Of You For The Loss Of A Really Nice,Classy Man..I Didn't Know Kevin Well But You Didn't Have To,To Realize He Was A Gentleman And Class Act..Had A Few Many Times At Murray's Tavern. I Last Saw Him Years Back At The St Luke's Annual Fundraiser At Mickey Rats On The Lake..Rest Well Tall Man!..You'll Be Missed By Many..

Patricia M Mulvihill Wallace

September 15, 2025

Dear Mary Ann & Family,
I am so sorry to read that your husband passed. We happened to get the Buffalo paper here at Wegmans in Rochester and I saw his obituary. Prayers for your family. Sincerely, Patty Mulvihill Wallace

As Susan Boneberg

September 14, 2025

My late husband worked with Kevin for many years at Niagara Mohawk then National Grid.So many memories he shared about Kevin.
My sincere condolences to all..perhaps Billy and Kevin will reunite and share lineman tales

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Memorial Events
for Kevin Long

Sep

19

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Dengler, Roberts, Perna Funeral Home

8630 Transit Road, East Amherst, NY 14051

Sep

20

Service

9:30 a.m.

St Christopher's RC Church

2660 Niagara Fls Blvd, Tonawanda, NY 14150

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8630 Transit Road, East Amherst, NY 14051

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