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Matthew Long Obituary

Long, Matthew Kelly Suddenly July 18, 2013. Beloved son of Joan M. O'Brien and John P. (Judy) Long; dearest brother of Patrick and Jack Long; grandson of Eugene A. (the late Loretto nee Corrigan) O'Brien and Patricia Burrows and the late John Long; nephew of Kathleen (Phil) Balem; beloved soul mate of Lexi Byrd. Our dear nephew, cousin and friend. Services: Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 23, 2013 at St. Ann's Catholic Church, 7530 Natural Bridge Rd., Normandy, MO 63121. Visitation Monday, 4-8 p.m. at O'SULLIVAN MUCKLE MORTUARY, 13996 Olive Blvd., Chesterfield, MO 63017. In lieu of flowers, donations to Annies' Hope, 1333 W. Lockwood, Suite 104, St. Louis, MO 63122.

Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Jul. 21, 2013.
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I will keep you guys in my prayers.

Justin St. John

August 20, 2013

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August 4, 2013

Joanie and Family, We are so sorry for your loss. You will remain in our thoughts and prayers.

Joan Steffy & Trey

Joan Steffy

July 29, 2013

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July 28, 2013

Erik Findall

July 24, 2013

I will never forget the good times. Rest in peace brother.

Josh Kulla-Branz

July 23, 2013

Our prayers are with you Joanie, Jack & Patrick.

Laura Walker

July 23, 2013

Joanie, Patrick, Jack, and Family,
Please accept my love and sympathy on the death of Matthew. I remember so many days when Patrick and Matt helped me for hours and hours with school stuff - they worked so hard and we had fun! Know I am lifting all of you to the Lord in prayer. Be gentle with yourselves these days and in the days ahead.

Sister Jerilyn Hunihan

July 23, 2013

Prayers to the family.

July 22, 2013

Our hearts and Prayers are with all of you.

Mick& Dee Caldwell

July 22, 2013

prayers for all of Mattie's family, friends and Lexi.

July 22, 2013

To the family, please accept our deepest sympathy. May God comfort you in this difficult time. Steve and Diane Ruhmann

July 22, 2013

My heart goes out to the loved ones of Mattie. I worked with him at PacSun, and I thought he was just the kindest person and a great employee. I am so very sorry for your loss, and am keeping Lexi and the rest of his family in my prayers during this difficult time.

Allison Stroud

July 22, 2013

Sending prayers and love to all of Matthew's family and to Lexi. I pray that you all find comfort in each other during this time. So very sorry for your loss.

Sarah Gayle

July 22, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. God bless

Mark & Suzan Knese & Family

July 22, 2013

God Bless you all.

July 22, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We love you.

Joel & Colleen Madden Blumenfeld

July 22, 2013

The O'Brien family has lost a loved one and will never have that void in their hearts filled but God lifts other burdens from us to allow more time for the beautiful memories....

Don Hart

July 22, 2013

We are thinking of you all & praying for comfort & peace. Matthew was such a wonderful person & he will always be in your heart.

Barowski Family

July 22, 2013

Dear Joanie and family. May God's comfort and peace be with you in these difficult days. This is a time to mourn but "joy comes in the morning." I pray that you will experience that joy soon and that you will begin to walk forward again one day at a time. Blessings, Randy M.

Randy Mayfield

July 22, 2013

Joan and John, my heart goes out to you. Remembering the fun times he had at OLGC, and the enjoyment I got being around him. Matt was a good person.

Jim Muckle

July 22, 2013

So very sorry. Heartfelt thoughts and prayers to each of you.

Dawne Wood

July 21, 2013

O'Brien Family, my sincere sympathy, to all of you. My prayers go to you.

Brenda Webb

July 21, 2013

The angels are always near to those who are grieving, to whisper to them that their loved ones are safe in the hand of God.

Sheila Persons

July 21, 2013

So sorry for your loss. My prayers are yours.

Samantha Pistorius

July 21, 2013

My heart goes out to his family and to Lexi. May you find peace and comfort in each other durring this difficult time

Heather Rose

July 21, 2013

Wishing we could have spent more time together. You were always so cool in my mind. God Bless You

Anonymous

July 21, 2013

My deepest sympathy for the Long, Burrows and Corrigan families.

DARLA GOODWIN

July 21, 2013

Joanie & Family, I so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you!!!!

Maggie Hawn

July 21, 2013

Deepest sympathy from our family to yours

Mary White Stubbs

July 21, 2013

Joanie & Family, I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you!!!!!!!

Maggie Han

July 21, 2013

I have this amazing memory of Matthew playing guitar at CLN and how he surprised us all and the talks we had long ago searching for answers to life's questions. These are memories I will cherish when I think of Matt. Christ's Peace to all who will miss him
Judy Krenn

July 21, 2013

Joanie and family, I am so extremely sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and heart are with you at this time.
Liza Bartelme Dias and Madelyn Bartelme

Liza Dias

July 21, 2013

Joanie and family, I am so extremely sorry for your loss. My thoughts and heart are with you at this time.
Liza Barteleme Dias and Madelyn Bartelme

Liza Dias

July 21, 2013

The O'Brien Family is in our thoughts and in our Prayers.
With our deepest Sympathy.

Mike & Doris Walsh

Mike Walsh

July 21, 2013

With deepest sympathy on your tragic loss. You and your family and loved ones are in my thoughts and prayers.

Jennifer Scallan

July 21, 2013

My God hold you in His arms and comfort you. We will continue to pray for you and keep you and your family in our prayers and thoughts.

Ed Dermody

July 21, 2013

My heart is breaking for you all! Sending many prayers your way! Love you!

Christina Barnett (O'Brien)

July 21, 2013

May the Road Rise Up to Meet You, Dear Matthew

Ellen Corrigan

July 21, 2013

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