William C. Long

William C. Long

1947 – 2019

WEST SPRINGFIELD – William C. Long, 71, died peacefully on Friday, January 18th at Holyoke Medical Center surrounded by his loving family.  William was born in Holyoke then raised in South Hadley. He graduated from South Hadley High School in 1965 followed by Western New England University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering. William lived in West Springfield since 1985.  He served in the United States Army in South Korea during the Vietnam War.  William was a retired Mechanical Engineer, who worked for Sinclair International most of his career and had also worked previously at Kimberly Clark and Scott Paper Company.  In addition, he worked at the Holyoke Soldier’s Home for many years then retired at the Department of Veterans Affairs.  He was active in the Boy Scouts and was most impactful in helping both his sons achieve Eagle Scout status. He was an avid fan of the New England Patriots, Boston Red Sox, history especially the Civil War, and Moxie soda. William enjoyed coaching and watching his children play soccer, tennis, and wrestling throughout the years.  He leaves his wife of 50 years Mary E. (Cote) Long, three children, Matthew Long, Elizabeth Chrystal and her husband Timothy, and Peter Long and his wife Lindsay.  He also leaves his sister Frances Como and her husband James and five grandchildren, Samuel, Ryan, Mackenna, Taylor, and Audrina.  He also leaves his sister-in-law Cynthia Long as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins. William is pre-deceased by his mother Yvette (Raymond) Long, father Francis Long, and brother Raymond Long. Visiting hours will be held at the West Springfield Curran-Jones Funeral Home Friday, January 25th from 11:30am – 12:30pm followed by a committal service in the Chapel of the Massachusetts Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery in Agawam.  Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association and Boy Scouts of America.