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2020
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Charles Long Obituary
Manchester, MD - Charles Richard Long Jr., 67 of Manchester, MD, passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at the Dove House, Westminster, MD. He was the husband of Cynthia L. (Baldwin) Long.
Born June 10, 1952, in Anniston, AL, he was the son of the late Charles Richard Long Sr. and Gloria A. (Noel) Long.
Rick was retired from the Carroll County School District, and previously worked at Marada, Westminster, MD for over 25 years. He was a member of Annunciation Catholic Church in McSherrystown and a life member of the McSherrystown Home Association, McSherrystown Knights of Columbus, and SAVES. Rick enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, especially his grandchildren.
Surviving in addition to his wife are two daughters, Brigitta Long and husband Seth Meacham of Crofton, MD and Faith Long and companion Troy Robertson of York; five grandchildren; and five siblings, Robert K. Long and wife Debra of Hanover, Robbin Leonard and husband Jim of McSherrystown, Rodney Long and wife Jackie of McSherrystown, Dee Loughlin of Hanover, and Kim Logue and husband Donald of Dover.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 1:00 p.m., Saturday, February 29, 2020 at Annunciation BVM Catholic Church, McSherrystown with Rev. Charles L. Persing as celebrant. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery. Friends and relatives will be received from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Murphy Funeral Home, 501 Ridge Avenue, McSherrystown on Friday, with prayers to be held at 8:00 p.m.
Contributions in memory of Charles may be made to The Seeing Eye, P.O. Box 375, Morristown, NJ 07963-0375.
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February 29, 2020
Heartfelt condolences to the family. May God give your heart peace and comfort.
Robert Smith
February 27, 2020
Mr/Coach Long was also a very successful baseball coach @ FSK HS; where he won the I believe only baseball state championship in school history?
Keith Noel
February 27, 2020
I will always have fond memories with cousin Rick at their house,Saturday mornings in McSerrystown with my brothers and his.RIP my good friend and cousin,you will be missed
Glenn Hann
February 27, 2020
So sorry to hear of Rick's passing. I always enjoyed his love of laughing. He did have a great laugh!!!! He will be missed. Wish we could be there with you all but living in Arkansas we can't make it. But we will be there in spirit! Glenn and Deb
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