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Rita Long Obituary
Melbourne, FL - Rita Long, 99, was born in Cameron, WV and went to be with the Lord on September 16, 2020 in Melbourne. She moved to Melbourne with her family in 1928 from Cameron. Rita was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church.
She is survived by her daughters, Bonnie Clark and Sherie Pezzeminti; daughters in law, Gaye Long and Karen Long; 17 grandchildren; 20 great grand-children and 5 great great-grandchildren. Rita was predeceased by her husband, Grover Long; sons, Grover III, John and Shayne Long and a great grandson, Todd Long.
Graveside service will be held Saturday, September 19, at 11:00 am, at St. Joseph Cemetery in Palm Bay.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Hospice of St. Francis. Brownliemaxwell.com
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Grover Long
September 20, 2020
Glenda (Platt) D’Angelo
September 19, 2020
Our deepest sympathy on the passing of Rita. What a long life she had and what a wonderful family she amassed. Bonnie, would love to connect with you again. I have such fond memories of sleepovers at your house. Your mom and dad were always so kind to all of us. God bless each of you. Glenda (Platt) and Lad D’Angelo
Chris Long
September 19, 2020
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