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Tara A. Long

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Day Funeral Home - Keyport

361 Maple Place

Keyport, New Jersey

Tara Long Obituary

(Asbury Park Press)

TARA A. LONG
AGE: 39 MORGANVILLE
Tara A. (Marsh) Long, 39, of Morganville, passed away Monday, Nov. 15, 2010, at home. Born in South Amboy, she resided in Cliffwood before moving to Morganville 10 years ago. She received a nursing degree and worked as an aerobic and yoga instructor with NY Sports Club for 15 years.
Her loving fiancé, Tracey Van Glahn, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2010. Tara is survived by her devoted parents, James and Barbara Vena Marsh; her cherished daughter, Tori Long of Morganville; her dear brothers, Todd Marsh and his wife, Kelli of Cliffwood and James Marsh Jr. and his wife, Meredith of Massachusetts; and a dear sister, Trina Short of Keansburg; and loving nieces and nephews, Carissa, Johnny and Heather Short; Kayla Murray; Taylor Kosbab; James III, David and Jenna Marsh.
Family and friends are invited from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 19 at Day Funeral Home, 361 Maple Place, Keyport, and 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 20 at the funeral home, with a 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Jesus the Lord Church, Keyport. Interment to follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, Keyport. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a mental health charity of your choice. To submit online condolences to the family, visit www.dayfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Asbury Park Press on Nov. 18, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Tara Long

108 Entries

July 20, 2013

Hi Tara, it's been a long time since I have talked to you, we'll Carissa and Ava have moved away they live in North Carolina now, oh how hard it is to not have them here with us. I love and miss them so much, it seems like I just keep losing everyone in my life that I love so much, my heart aches every day from missing and not seeing them. Please watch over them and keep them safe I worry about them so much, Help them to be happy and know that we are always here no matter what. Thank you for our little Ava, we love her with all our hearts. You are always with us, rest in peace.

May 18, 2013

Hi Tara, it's hard to believe that we had to celebrate another one of your birthdays without you, I cried all day, I thought it would get easier but it has not, you would be so happy to see all the wonderful post and pictures of you, and all the wonderful words about you and the love and caring. We miss you so much, me, dad, and the kids, Carissa, Johnny, heather, and of course your beautiful daughter Tori(who not only looks like you but walks and dresses like you), so many ways she is you, what a beautiful girl you have, so many people have commented about her beauty and her resemblance of you. God how our hearts still ache, and our longing to have you back.wish you were here to see our baby Ava. Oh tara you would of loved her, she is our gift from god to help all of our broken hearts!, please watch over her Tara and keep her safe, I worry so much about her and all the kids, please protect them all. Rest in peace Tara, til we meet again, love you forever?

March 31, 2013

Hi Tara, it is hard to believe but our baby girl is six weeks old already, wish you were here with us to be a part of her life, she is so beautiful, just like her angel that sent her to us. Please watch over her and keep her safe, I worry about her so much just like I worry about all the kids, I know you are with us always but my heart still aches so much for you, time goes on and our lives go on but my pain will always be in my heart for my longing for you. Rest in peace and protect and bless all the kids that miss and love you so much. Love you with all my heart.

February 18, 2013

Hi tara, well Carissa had a baby girl, what a wonderful gift that god gave us, and on the fourteenth, and on valentines day, I know this has a lot to do with you, so much special meaning in all of this. We were sent a special baby girl on your special day and the day of love in our hearts. I truly believe god sent her to us to heal our hearts and bring happiness back in our lives, from our angel above. Thank you for Ava, she is true beauty and brings love in our hearts. Thank you angel Tara for our baby girl?

robert davis

February 12, 2013

Mrs Marsh,
Tara will always be with her daughters, you and her dad and the rest of her family, not to mention her friends in their hearts and minds. I know it is not the same as having her there physically. I know as a friend, i miss her very much.

February 11, 2013

Well tara next week you baby will be seventeen, you should be here with her to celebrate her birthday, oh how beautiful she has grown, it saddens me that she doesn't have you with her, a girl needs her mother, I try so hard to be there for her, but no one can take your place. You and her had a special bond and closeness,it is so painful to not see you with her. Please help her to get through this birthday and all her other birthdays without you. Watch over and protect her and let her know you are with her, always in my heart and soul, I love you.

February 1, 2013

Oh how I wish you were here, I don't think the pain will ever lessen, I miss you so much, every minute of every day I think of you and my heart aches so much. I love you with all my heart and will never stop missing you, rest in peace.

January 31, 2013

be with us my friend.. in need of your love and guidance.xoxo

January 29, 2013

I think of you every day and miss you so much! I love you Tara and my heart aches every day but these beautiful special girls give me the strength and make me smile!!! Most of the time lol. I so wish you were here with me and it makes me so angry and sad that your not! I love you and always in my heart!

January 1, 2013

Happy New Year Tara!RIP

December 31, 2012

Happy New Year Tara, I know how much you loved new year's, I would give anything to have you here. My life will never be the same without you, I hope you are at peace. Love you with all my heart, my beautiful baby girl!

December 26, 2012

The end of another Christmas Day without you, I tried to do my best for the rest of the family, Carissa, Johnny heather, Todd, Kelli, and Taylor and of corse dad, and Carissa's boyfriend Chris, who you never met. We were all at my house together and missing your presence but we did have conversation about you, it feels so good to talk about our memories of you but there was sadness in everyone's eyes and in their hearts. There is no real spirit here without you, I feel bad for the rest of the family, but I just cannot feel the spirit of Christmas in my heart. The part that you took with you when you left us. My aching heart will never heal, all my love to you.

December 25, 2012

It is Christmas Day Tara, god how I wish you were here, it will never ever be the same without you, what I want for Christmas I can never have, and that is to have you back with your family. I just don't have the spirit of holidays anymore since we lost you. May you be at peace, until we meet again, love you with all my heart.

Robert Davis

December 14, 2012

Dear Mr and Mrs Marsh,
I feel unsure of what i am about to ask you, is it alright if i ask where tara is laid to rest? So Hopefully the next time i visit Matawan, i can go pay my respects. My mom(Pat Davis) and my brother (Sean Davis) already paid their respects at the wake. I would like to pay mine. CLASS OF 89

December 12, 2012

Our hearts are with you always, may you rest in peace, our beautiful daughter!

December 11, 2012

My heart continues to ache everyday but your beautiful daughter, nieces, my daughters, your mom and family give me the strength I need. I talk to you often out loud and laugh because I must sound ridiculous and crazy but you would understand. I know you are always here with me but you were "really" here with me about a month ago because I hugged you, we cried and i felt you. It was so real. The ones I told think I'm crazy but I know what it meant! I love you and miss you terribly.

December 8, 2012

Tara, went to the girls first cheerleading competition today, they did so good and were so happy when they took first place. It was no surprise to me, I knew they would do well, they are such good cheerleaders just like you were. It was so strange, I could hear you cheering for them like you always did at all of Tori's competitions. Sure wish you were there, just like everything else it is not the same without you, your baby was so good and beautiful as always. The holidays are coming and it is so hard to want to celebrate, I will get through it for everyone else but my heart is not in it. God, how I miss you, rest in peace, always in my heart.

Robert Davis

November 29, 2012

Tara

For as long as this candle stays lit, that is how long the memories of our friendship will last in my mind and in my heart

November 28, 2012

Think of you every night, the memories of that day are still so fresh in my mind, I don't think I will ever go a day without all of the many horrific moments. Rest in peace til we meet again!

robert davis

November 24, 2012

Tara

I went to my first husky game today in about 5 years, and there was definitely something missing, Your love for cheerleading. I miss seeing you , your sister, janet, rachel and all the others from the class of 89. You were and still are one of the nicest ladies that i had the pleasure of knowing in school. You may be gone, but the memories that you have left with me will never be forgotten. I miss you my friend.

November 24, 2012

Yesterday was thanksgiving, it is not the same without you, holidays can never be the same. I really dread all the holidays, it is so hard for me to try and get through the day. I go through the motions for the rest of the family, I do the best I can, but my pain is still so strong, please watch over the family and protect everyone and keep them safe and happy. All I pray for is happiness ans health for everyone I love, please be with them. My heart aches for you, rest in peace,

November 20, 2012

Love you forever in my heart!

November 16, 2012

Hi tara, we had a memorial at the cemetery today for you, you would of been so happy to see all the friends and family that came to share our memories of you and to say some beautiful prayers. So many people love and miss you so much, you will always be a part of their lives with all your love for all of them. My heart still aches with so much pain and sadness, I miss you so much, and want you back. I know that can not be, so I pray you are at peace and surrounded with love. Please watch over tori, this is so hard for her, she is so young and struggles with all her feelings. I promise I will always be here for her, help her to know that I will never let her down and I love her with all my heart. She is a beautiful girl with so much life ahead of her, she is your precious baby that has so many people to help her and be here for her. May god hold you in his arms, so you can hold tori in yours. Rest in peace our beautiful Tara.

November 15, 2012

RIP Tara! You will never be forgotten.

Joanne

November 15, 2012

i cant believe its been 2 yrs since we have spoken.. i spoke with you everyday for a year .. i miss your voice, your smile and your warmth.. i miss you !..and now all i can do is Remember the Good Times and keep you in my heart.. You will never be forgotten my friend.. Rest in Peace..xoxo

November 15, 2012

Tara sweetheart I love and miss you so much, please forgive me for not knowing or feeling the pain you must have been going through. Time seems to fly by but my days are so long knowing that I wasn't there to help you through what must have been such an agonizing day in your short life. I pray for the day when we will all be together again. Love you sweetie.

November 15, 2012

Our beautiful daughter Tara, it is so hard to believe that it is 2years today that we lost you. We all miss you so much, your beautiful daughter tori, Carissa, Johnny ,Heather Daddy and so many other people that love you so much. Oh God , how my heart still aches, life can never be the same again without you. You took a part of my heart that I can never get back without you. I am so sorry for all the things that I didn't do to let you that I loved you unconditionally , and I would of stayed by your side for as long as it took to help you get better, Please forgive me, a mom is suppose to protect her children and I didn't, but I pray you are at peace and loved, Til we become one forever, my unending love is with you. Forever in our hearts our beautiful, daughter, mother, sister, friend, niece, aunt and cousin, till we see you again!

October 28, 2012

Love you with all my heart!

October 27, 2012

Rest in peace our beautiful girl!

October 19, 2012

Our beautiful daughter, how we miss you, I've been thinking a lot lately about that horrific day. The last time I hugged you, thr last time I rubbed your back, and that last time I got to tell you that I love you. So many things to remember about that day, and so many that are just a blank, I an still remember how you felt to my touch, and the look in your eyes. Please forgive me for not helping you, I didn't know what to do to help, but just keep loving you, I always will love you, more then my life, and I would do anything to get you back. My heart aches more then anyone could ever understand. Rest in peace our beautiful Tara!

October 17, 2012

thinking of you so much lately...its that time of year...xoxo

October 15, 2012

Miss you so much my beautiful friend!!

October 5, 2012

Rest in peace our beautiful baby girl!

October 1, 2012

My heart and soul are filled with your love and presence, no one can ever fill my heart with the part you took with you, my love for you is til eternity, til we become one.

September 26, 2012

There isn't a day goes by that I don't think of you, the memories of our last day together, so many things that I regret not doing or saying, oh how I wish I could go back to that day and do so many things different, I am so very sorry for not helping you to get through all the pain you were suffering, all the months you cared for Tracey, all by yourself, who would of he had to care for him while he was sick if it weren't for you. No one loved and cared for him like you did, but you should be alive, you deserved so much more then you got, you were his special angel and you will always be our special angel, our hearts ache for you everyday. Our love will always be with you, still we meet again

September 22, 2012

God how my heart aches without you!

September 18, 2012

How my heart aches without you, rest in peace til we meet again

September 14, 2012

Good night, rest in peace

September 13, 2012

Rest in peace our baby girl, forever in our hearts!

September 12, 2012

Hi Tara, dad and I went to tori's gymnastic meet, she did very well, all I could think of while we were there, was seeing you sitting in the bleachers cheering her on. Oh how I really wish you were there to see your beautiful girl perform, so gracefully and elegant like she always is, with all the beauty and shinning smile just like you. We will always be there for her to support her, but we can never replace you. No one can replace you in her heart and in mine.the aching of my heart still goes on, it will never lesson, but we will be there for her.She is my closest connection to you, I love her with all my heart, and you will be in ours always til we meet again,

Mary Ann Kube

September 12, 2012

Tara Long
I love and miss you every day you were one of my beautiful nieces inside and out so caring and loving I have great memories of you and your family coming to arizona and you and Trina staying with me I pray every day you are at peace you will be in my heart always
love you Aunt MaryAnn

Joanne

September 6, 2012

Funny story.. Tara and Tracey the joksters that they were.. one nite laughing and remembering the time they put a brick in Marks backpack..only to find out that Mark never knew it was there and walked around with it for 2 weeks.. they couldn't believe he never knew until he reached in and pulled it out...i still laugh..

Peg Bennett-Wise

September 1, 2012

Dear Barb & Jim, There is not a day that passes that I do not think of you and your family. As for Tara, I believe that she has found the peace that eluded her in life. I always remember her as the little girl in pigtails, white shorts and a pink top sitting on the curb in front of the house with Trina. By this time of year, Tara would be tanned and her face sprinkled with freckles and her smile and blue eyes lit up the world. The girls were about six years old then and will remain that way always in my thoughts. I pray you and your family find strength and peace. The pain never goes away but it does dull in time and allows you to rejoice in the beauty of her memories. God bless always, Peg

Sue Drummond

September 1, 2012

My beautiful friend Tara--i cannot even begin to describe the emptiness I feel since that horrific day! I can't believe its been almost two years. Not a day goes by that I don't think of you with a smile, a tear, a happy memory or a funny memory. You and I have been through it all my friend, good times and bad! There are times I couldn't have made it through without you. We had a one of a kind friendship and there is no friendship that could survive what we did. That's what a true friendship is all about. There are so many times I needed you and our special talks. Gosh I wish you were still here and we had another 33 years of memories to build. Spending time with my girls, Tori, Heather, Carissa, your mom, dad aunts and uncles give me the strenghth to get thru everyday and are SO special to me! I love you Tara and miss you so much! You have no idea! I hope that you are feeling better and at peace. Thank you for watching over us!!! Forever in my heart!

Kelli McCue

August 31, 2012

I Think of You Everyday and Miss you Terribly..You are a true and forever friend..xo

August 31, 2012

Hi tara, went to AC yesterday with aunt Annie and Kelli, we had a nice time getting away and gambling, and mostly spending time together, wish you were here to join us, then it would of been complete, allmy girls together, we talked about you and how much we miss you and how saddened our hearts are, rest in place baby girl, lLOVE YOU, always and forever! Love mom. And dad

Ann Marsh

August 29, 2012

had to enter this memory as I was thinking of it this morning; when Tara was carrying Tori, she had to be bedridden. We spent the day together, and it was a wonderful day. She was so excited, as well as a little disappointed to be in bed all day for the arrival her beautiful Tori!

August 28, 2012

still trying to figure it all out...just keep shaking my head..my heart will forever be sad

Joanne

August 28, 2012

I miss you my friend..in the short time we knew each other we shared a lifetime...there is so much i looked forward to doing with you...your smile and friendship will always be in my heart and my mind... until we meet again.

Alisa Hagenberg

August 28, 2012

Your absence is still a part of our lives everyday. I do pray you found what you needed in Heaven with God.

Annie Marsh

August 28, 2012

Oh my, I have so many wonderful memories of Tara...when charlie and i would babysit and her and trina and jimmy and todd would fly down the stairs on their butts...her wedding day, how she looked so beautiful and so happy...her holding laurie rose for the first time and telling us good she smelled...lighting up our canoe parties with her contagious and great smile. people who didn't know who she was would ask, "who is that beautiful girl and i could proudly say "Tara's my niece...Tara had a great sense of family and always told you so. She has left a hole in everyone's heart who loved her. I love and miss her everyday and pray for her family and friends who miss her dearly. love aunt annie

August 28, 2012

Rest in peace baby girl!

August 28, 2012

Rest in peace our beautiful Tara, we miss you every minute of every day, my tears flow everyday and my heart aches everyday,until we meet again, I love you with all my heart and soul.

August 27, 2012

Hi Tara, the summer is almost over and I know how much you loved the beach and the summer, in a few months it will be two years since you left us, god I still have so much pain in my heart where you were, I will never be complete again without you, please send me a sign that you are happy and at peace, my life will never be full without you, we love and miss you with every being of our souls, love mom and dad

ARLENE[MAX] DAVIS

August 26, 2012

ALWAYS A WONDERFUL SMILE, WHEN WE SPENT TIME TOGETHER! WE HAD LOTS OF LAUGHS! DEFINETLY THE BEST BABYSITTER FOR MY KIDS! OH I JUST LOVED HER AND ALWAYS WILL!!!!! XO

August 24, 2012

Tara we miss you every minute of every day, my heart aches without you, we miss your beautiful face with that beautiful smile,how I long to hug you one more time, to hear your voice one more time, our family will never be complete without you, rest in peace our beautiful Tara!

August 24, 2012

Rest in peace our baby girl!

Mary

December 15, 2010

Rest in Peace Tara.Our prayers are with you and Tracey

David Jelinski

December 5, 2010

God Bless your family. Tori, many people you dont even know are praying for you.

dan reggie

November 27, 2010

tara my dear may ur soul rest in perfect peace.

Joni Short-Colandrea

November 24, 2010

Dear Mr & Mrs Marsh, Johnny, Carissa, Heather and Tori, I am so very sorry to hear about Tara. My heart breaks for you and all your family. My Love & Prayers are with you now and always... Love Aunt Joni

Ray Spencer

November 22, 2010

So sorry to hear, may I ask what happened to her?

Patty Waugh-Devine

November 22, 2010

So sorry for your loss. Tara and I were cheerleaders together over 25 years ago. She was a beautiful person and a great friend. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. God Bless.

Wendy Pearce

November 21, 2010

Barbara, Jimmy and Family:
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May you find the strength to get through this difficult time. Our prayers are with you.

marie yovanovitch

November 20, 2010

Jimmy and family we are so sorry to here of your loss. You and your family will be in our prayers. If you need anything we are only down the road. love Ross and Marie Yovanovitch

Great times!

November 20, 2010

Tara you will never be forgotten but always truly loved. We had some great memories in our high school years and in the present years. I will miss you bunches. Susie O'connor

Rich Mould

November 20, 2010

We express our deepest condolences to your family and hope you find the strength to get through this difficult time.

-The Mould Family

Dana Huff-Thorne

November 20, 2010

I am so sorry for your loss. I pray for your strength to get through this most difficult time. I will say a prayer for her and may she rest in eternal peace.

Kaitlyn McAnally

November 19, 2010

Tori Long, May God bless you and your family with the strength and peace to get through this sad time. You have numerous friends that will help and support you the whole way. May your mother rest in peace.

Jaime Hamilton

November 19, 2010

Our deepest sympathy and prayers for the family. May Tara and Tracey rest in peace.

-The Ferrano Family

Kelly O'Sullivan

November 19, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Marcey Smith

November 19, 2010

My prayers are with your family. May Tara rest in peace. She was a very sweet person, she will be greatly missed.

November 19, 2010

Barbara, Jim & Family,

We are so saddened and wish to express our deepest sympathy. Hoping you feel some comfort surrounded by family & friends during this very difficult time.

Carol, Chet and Family

Millicent Garland

November 19, 2010

To the Marsh & Short family:
Our prayers and sympathy go out to your family, we are deeply saddened by your loss, God grant you strength,peace and memories that make you smile.
The Garland family of Cliffwood.

Leslie Gray-Taylor

November 19, 2010

Tara was such a sweetheart. Always had a smile. She will be missed. God bless the family during this difficult time.

JoAnn Mahan

November 19, 2010

This candle is for you Tara. May it lite your way through heaven..

November 19, 2010

Deepest Sympathy

Tara at Andrews 8/30/10

TJ Plath

November 19, 2010

Stacy Hampton

November 18, 2010

My deepest sympathy and prayers go out to the Marsh family. May god bless you with strength in this painful time.

Gina Argentino Fanning

November 18, 2010

My deepest sympathies to the Marsh & Long families.

November 18, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Gary Brungard

November 18, 2010

So sorry for your loss, words cant describe she will be missed by many.

November 18, 2010

Tara was a great person.. So sorry for your loss. Our thoughs and prayers are with your family.

Lori & Kira Isaksen

November 18, 2010

So sorry for your loss.Our sympathy to you and your family.

Tonya Swindle-Taylor

November 18, 2010

Our prayers are with you during this time of bereavement may Tara's soul rest in peace. She will be missed by many. .May God bless your family and give u the strength you need.

Lisa Cristobal

November 18, 2010

Tara and Tracey will be missed by many...replaced by none. May your families find comfort in knowing how many lives you both touched, how many laughs you made people laugh and how deeply you loved your friends and family. Heaven is a better place with the presence of you both there...RIP my friends...
Lisa & TJ Plath

Sue Garcia

November 18, 2010

I met Tara when our daughters cheered together on Jersey Devils. She was so proud of Tori.
We will remember her and her family in our prayers.
Rest in peace Tara.

November 18, 2010

We are so sorry about to hear about Tara, our sympathy goes to all of your family & especially to her daughter. Very sincerely, Elaine & Eddie Short & family

Kim Lieto

November 18, 2010

Tara brought comfort to all who needed her. She took care of my husband for 7 years. Dave and I thought of her as family. She was always there for us, even when she didn't feel well. She was a giver, anyone who was fortunate enough to call her a friend was enriched and blessed. I miss you.

Kari Burgos

November 18, 2010

She will be mised by everyone. She was a great person inside and out. My thoughts and prayers to The Marsh family

O'Neill Family

November 18, 2010

Please accept our deepest sympathies, Your family is in our thoughts & prayers.

Janet Dwyer

November 18, 2010

My thought and prayers are with you all. Tara was a beautiful person with a smile that lit up a room. She will surely be missed by many.

denise alimurat

November 18, 2010

I am so sorry for your loss....may God watch over you and your family, you are in our thoughts and prayers.....

Cherie Baker

November 18, 2010

My prayers are with the family. She touched many lives! she was a beautiful person.

Deidre Drummond

November 18, 2010

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

JASON'S FURNITURE WAREHOUSE

November 18, 2010

OUR DEEP PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE ENTIRE FAMILY OF TARA MARSH. ALTHOUGH, WE NEVER MET I HAVE THE DISTINGUISHED HONOR OF WORKING WITH HER UNCLE MR. GEORGE MARSH WHOM HAS ALWAYS BEEN A KIND AND PLEASANT HUMAN BEING AND I DON'T THINK SHE FALLS SHORT OF THAT.

Marge Maresca

November 18, 2010

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Frank & Fran Cordasco

November 18, 2010

WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, WE WILL KEEP THE FAMILY IN OUR PRAYERS. MAY GOD GIVE YOU COMFORT.

Joanne Seward

November 18, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with Tori and Tara's family. May She light up the Heavens as She lighted up the earth.. I will miss my dear friend forever

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