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Gary Long Obituary
Gary is preceded in death by his parents Margaret ("Peg") and William ("Chief"), his father-in-law Vito Minervini, his brother-in-law Anthony Pazda and several aunts and uncles.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 34 years, Gilorma (Minervini) Long and his children, son and daughter-in-law Jesse and Jadelyne, daughter Gabriella and two grandchildren, Giovanna & Jackson and a granddaughter expected soon.
Gary is one of 11 children and survived by 10 siblings, Debbie Provencher and husband Gary, Bonnie Bakos and husband Bruce, Barbara Piro and husband Nat, Nancy Jakubczak and husband Stanley, Laura Flores and husband James, Sherry Pazda, Richard and wife Sharon, Kenneth and wife Diane, Douglas and wife Jackie, James and wife Angel and many nieces and nephews.
Gary is also survived by his mother-in-law, Irene Minervini, 3 brothers-in-law, Dino Minervini and wife Jan, Mario Minervini and wife Cindy, and John Minervini and their children.
Gary was employed at StruXure Outdoor in Dawsonville Georgia where his friends and coworkers will miss his happy and quick-witted personality. He had a passion for all sports, was a diehard NY Mets and Jets fan and loved spending time with family, friends, and most of all his grandchildren.
The Celebration of Life service for all family and friends will be held on Saturday, March 18 from 1:00 to 4:00 at:
Our House Restaurant
420 Adelphia Road
Farmingdale, New Jersey 07727
(732) 938-5159
In lieu of flowers the family asks that you donate to a charity of your choice or directly to the family.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Nancy Jakubczak
December 26, 2023
Gary our first Christmas without you is so hard.
You will never know how much we all miss you. It´s not the same without you. So glad you´re not alone. Merry Christmas
Love your family
We will be able to celebrate again one day.
George
August 18, 2023
Gary Long Iam going to miss you brother. We had our differences sometimes, at work, but all and all I rapidly found out that you were a very nice person. I want to say bye Gary, will miss you dearly from a ups driver George Rodriguez.
Diane Long
April 5, 2023
Gary, it was truly an honor knowing you. You, as one of a set of 11, and as an individual. Although our hearts are broken now, we have the eternal hope of being together again. Along with our heavenly Father. Until we meet again.
Barbara Piro
March 24, 2023
Dear brother Gary, I still can´t believe you are gone. You will be missed by all of us. I can still see that smiling face and that grin of yours and that image will remain in my mind forever. We are still 11 but one of us is in a different place. Until we meet again, please rest in peace. Love your sister Barbara.
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Sierra
March 24, 2023
Gary, I will always miss your goofy self at work. Its´s not the same here without you. i know your in a better place watching over each and everyone of us. I´m so thankful for the 2 years we got to spend as friends and you being my work dad! I will always miss your kind and loving heart, always being here for me. you will always hold a very special place in my heart. your memory will live on
-Sierra, your work daughter..
Gina
March 23, 2023
Gary I will miss your smiling face and you're humor! It does not seem the same with you gone but I want you to know when you introduced me to your wife Gill I made an AMAZING friend . I promise you that I will look after her and we will keep your memory alive here on earth until we see you AGAIN Love you Always Gina ...
Gilorma Long
March 22, 2023
You were the light of my life and your love still shines bright for me and your whole family. Although you are no longer with me in life, I still feel your love and you will never leave my heart. I miss you every minute of each day but when we meet again, I will hold you in my arms and never let you go. Love you forever!
Jennifer
March 16, 2023
May God hold you close to his heart; as your Love, Kindness and Laughter guide your family through this difficult time of sorrow.
Anthony Bertucci
March 15, 2023
Uncle Gary, thank you for everything you did for my mom, Rob and I. I´ll never forget metrostars soccer camp and all of the days spent in the pool in your New Brunswick backyard. You will be missed beyond words. We all love you so much. Godspeed
Debbie Provencher
March 14, 2023
Brother this is one of the hardest things I've ever had to deal with. When you left us a part of my heart went with you. You were my brother a great one and most of all you were one of my best friends. Sunday mornings will be hard now knowing your call won't be coming I'll miss them. I am glad that I was able to talk to you before you left us. I will miss your love for our family and your smiling face. Be at peace my loving brother you will always be in my heart.. Love Debbie
Gary
March 14, 2023
Thank you, I will do what you asked always. You'll always be remembered. Rest in peace
Debbie Provencher
March 14, 2023
This is one of the hardest things I've had to deal with. When you left us a part of my heart went with you. You were my brother a great one and most of all you were one of my best friends. Sunday mornings will be hard you know our 10:30 calls I will miss them but I will always remember that I got to talk to you before you left us. I will miss your love for our family and your smiling face. Be at peace my loving brother you will always be in my heart. Love Debbie
Nancy Jakubczak
March 13, 2023
Gary i can´t begin to even think about life without you. You were such a kind living brother, son, uncle, husband and father. I miss you everyday and will love you for eternity. Rest in peace and thank you for being such a great big brother. Until we meet again. . Love Nancy, Stan, Matt, Bonnie and kids
Laura Flores
March 13, 2023
There are no words. The sorrow of losing our brother Gary is one of the hardest things we have had to to try and process and something life definitely did not prepare us for.
I´m thankful for the countless memories from growing up together and later in life watching each other´s families grow.
Your sense of humor and kind heart will definitely be missed by all of us.
Life definitely isn´t fair & pray we meet again some day.
May to rest in eternal peace.
Love you my Brother
Laura Jim & Marissa
Sarah Long and Amaya Christie
March 12, 2023
Love you Uncle Gary! You were the best, most loving uncle and godfather! I will miss you so much Uncle Clams!
Anthony & Nancy Abbattista
March 12, 2023
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
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