Tom DeLong

I am Tom's cousin, H James Hulton III. We grew up together in Reading, PA for several years. He was 2 years older than I. He was my idol because of his baseball player abilities. I wanted to be as good as he was, but could never make the grade. I was shocked to find out he passed away in 2011 at age 68 or 69. I was age 67 then. I am now 80. I miss him very much, as well as his parents, Uncle Johnny and Aunt Ethel. God bless all of them. May they rest in peace.

I will always remember my great cousin Tommy and his parents, my Aunt Ethel and Uncle Johnny. They were such great, kind, and loving people. Tommy will always be my favorite baseball player. I was also a baseball player in high school and college, but I could never play as well as he did. But we were both left-handed players! At least I had one great quality he had as a player! I miss him to this day, and Mary Ann. May Tommy rest in peace. Jim Hulton, 1408 Avenel Blved., North Wales, PA 19454

Mary Ann, Wherever you ae, I hope you are well and doing well. I miss Tom as you still do, I am sure. He was very great cousin and my favorite professional baseball player. Take care, Jim Hulton

I just made a donation in memory of my cousin Tommy to the Public Education FDN of Marion County, FL. He still lives on in my heart! Tommy, to me, was the greatest baseball player and cousin a guy could ever know. I still miss him deeply. Rest in peace, Tommy, You're the best! Cousin Jimmy Hulton

I am Tom's cousin, Jim. I always looked up to Tom, thought he was a role model. I am still shocked to this day he is gone. He is missed very much. He will always be my role model and favorite baseball player. Rest in peace, Tom.

God Bless Tom! I think of him all the time;especially when I'm at Publix! I still look for him! Such a pity that a man that ran miles and took care of himself is deceased........and I'm 235 pounds, smoke and drink......sometimes life just isn't fair.......

Rob Rothstein........a friend for 40 years..........

I still think of Tommy and in continued shock that he is gone already. I wonder how Mary Ann is doing and her family. My mother (Tommy's Aunt Doris) still does not know and I will not tell her. Tommy is with both his parents now and that is a good thing. He is missed! Blessings to all.

It's been nine months since Tom's untimely passing and I still look for him at Publix when I go there. I still find it difficult to believe that Tom's gone....but he IS in a better place...checking out the tennis courts and golf courses...

Bottom line: I really miss him!

So sad to learn Mr. DeLong has passed. I was fortunate to be a part of the basketball team at Southwest jr. High when he coached. I still tell people today how he would take the team to see the Philadelphia 76'ers in his car along with the other coaches, & had us to his house for dinner after the season! There has to be a special place in heaven for him.