Thomas J. Long

Our condolences to the Long family on the passing of TL. He was a great friend on and off the ball field; as well as an awesome artist. We'll miss him always.

Our condolences to the Long family on the passing of TL. He was a great friend on and off teh ball field; as well as an awesome artist. We'll miss him always.

I remember Tom from our first grade class picture at St. Jerome, Miss Penny's class...looking so proud in his bow tie. He was alway so nice and smart, with that mega-watt smile. Heaven is certainly blessed by a new angel.

To the Long Family,
Please accept my sympathies for your loss, Tom will forever be in the hearts of those lives he touches. I remember Tom from St. Jerome's and recall that he was wise and mature beyond our tender years. He had the greatest smile, one that brings joy when recalling grade school memories.

To the Long family,
I always remember Tom for his smile,his kindness to me and his friendliness and I was grateful to know him in the years past. My sorrow for you on your loss.
Sheila Cronin Silva

To the Long Family,

I was so shocked and saddened to hear of Tom's death. Reading all the notes of sympathy, it is remarkable how many lives he touched. He leaves behind a legacy of kindness and friendship. My prayers are with you and I am so sorry for your loss.

Anne Kavanagh & Family

To the Long family,
I just can't find the right words... I'm praying for all of you during this most tragic time. Our neighborhood lost one of it's most beautiful residents--Rogers Park will miss Tom's colorful presence and warm spirit. I'll always remember...1972, graduation day, we were wearing our cap and gowns, singing our graduation song, "I'd like to teach the world to sing" and I recall glancing at Tom, as usual, he was so happy and smiling and singing freely... This is how I'll...

Dear Long Family, Although it has been many years since living on Touhy Av. I fondly remember the years spent living down the street from the Long family. Our thoughts & prayers are with your family during this time. I am so deeply sorry for your loss.

I’ll always remember Tom as one of the most popular boys from St. Jerome’s and the Rogers Park neighborhood. What always struck me was how unlike the stereotypical popular kid he was. Tom didn’t reserve that thousand-watt smile for a select few. On the contrary, he had a way of making you feel like the most important person in the room, regardless of your standing among the “cool” kids. He touched more lives than he ever could have imagined. May he rest with the angels.

With deepest...