ROBERT LONGER Obituary
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January 16, 2010
For the Longer family, Lauren, and Anthony,
With deepest regard for your loss, hope you stay well.
Michael Niece
January 13, 2010
Mrs. Longer and family:
Bob and I were on the job together for about 30 years, until I retired in "99". I always enjoyed his company.
My sympathies in your loss.
Michael A. Niece, Captain Retired
January 13, 2010
January 13, 2010
Ruth and I extend our condolences to Marce, Anthony and Lauren on the passing of Bob Longer, a wonderful individual. I met Bob at Ohio State University and had the opportunity to see him in both OSU football and ROTC Army uniforms. He was a scholar, an English major, had a great sense of humor and was respected by all. We did a lot together at OSU and although I had not seen him in recent years we had a great telephone conversation in mid Dec., 2009.
Bob will be missed and never forgotten.
Anthony (Tony) DiMare
The Villages, Florida
Mark Turcanik
January 12, 2010
Bob was my first Superior Officer on the job in the 'old' 5th District on C platoon in 1981. His view of many things we would discuss and what really mattered to him in this life helped shape my attitude on this crazy job for the next 28 years.
Bob never let the job overshadow his concern for those he truly cared about.
I wil always admire his outlook on life. God Bless his family.
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January 12, 2010
I knew Bob when he was a patrolman in
the Sixth District. Even then I thought that he was a special person. I'm sure he will be greatly missed by all.
Jim Parkinson retired Capt. CPD
January 12, 2010
Mrs. Longer, Anthony and family: Tomorrow I will have the honor of carrying the Captain to his final resting place. I regret that he did not get the opportunity to enjoy the retirement and time spent with you that he so faithfully earned. He was a unique man and loyal servant of this country and city, and is an example of how leaders should act. Our prayers are with all of you today and in the tough times ahead.
P.O. Tom Ross
4th District
Edward Futchko
January 12, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jim Flannery
January 12, 2010
Dear Longer Family,
I'd like to extend my sympathies through this tough time. I will be sure to keep you in my prayers
God Bless
Jim Flannery
Allen Milnar
January 12, 2010
To the Longer family:
My sincere condolences on your loss of Bob. Bob was a fellow classmate football player and friend. I will always remember our times together playing football and riding home in my car after practice.
I was sorry to hear of his passing.
Al Milnar, Concord Twp., Ohio
January 12, 2010
To the Longer Family,
My sincerest condolences. Bob was a wonderful Human Being.
Bob, I'll bet Tilly and Miner were waiting for you at the Gates. Thanks for all the wonderful memories from Collinwood and football.
With love,
Dennis Bajec
Maureen Flannery
January 12, 2010
Dear Marce, Anthony & Lauren,
We were very sorry to learn of Bob's passing. Please accept our deepest sympathy. We are remembering all of you in our prayers.
God bless,
Jim & Maureen Flannery and family
Roger Murray
January 12, 2010
To the Longer Family:
Bob and myself came on as rookies at the sixth district and worked as partners together for about a year. He was a great guy and I will never forget some of the experiences we had as partners.
I was saddened to hear of his passing. My deepest sympathies go out to the family.
Lynn Edward Mudra
January 12, 2010
The Longer Family,
My sincere and deepest condolences on your loss of Bob.
I have known Bob since our academy days.
Bob was a true gentleman and a "real stand-up" guy. He had a great sense of humor and always made me smile.
I'll miss him!
Respectfully,
Lynn Edward Mudra
January 12, 2010
Marce & Family,
Bob was an amazing man and police officer. He will be missed by many. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Denise (Zeroff) & Cary Smith
Louis Collier
January 12, 2010
To the Longer Family, For the past sixteen years I had had the honor to call Robert Longer Captain. He was someone who I talked with alot from anything from family and personal issues to sports and police matters, to me he was a quite/ soft spoken man who went out of his way to be naturally cordial with everyone he came in contact with, most definitely a great loss not only to your family, but his police family as well. May god continue to bless your family. P.O. Louis Anthony Collier Sr. #411 Cleveland Police Department First District
January 11, 2010
Marce and Family,
Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Tom & Connie Tomazic
Bob O'Brien
January 11, 2010
To the Longer Family,
Please accept my deepest condolences and sympathies for your loss. Bob and I worked the same 6th District platoon early in our careers, and periodically throughout our CPD careers.
Bob was a "good man" and earned everyone's respect - including mine.
Bob "OB" O'Brien, CPD SWAT Sgt (ret)
January 11, 2010
captain,
i was on your shift in the first district for a couple of years. you were good to me and i trusted you. i appreciated the way you handled yourself with your subordinates. sorry to see you go. you'll be missed.
--annonymous
Serge Lebid
January 11, 2010
Dear Marce, Anthony, Lauren and your entire Family and Friends,
We send you our deep condolences. I will always remember Bob as a true admirable and honorable gentleman with a great sense of humor. Our thoughts and prayers are with you always.
Miriam Troyan
January 11, 2010
Robert Longer was a good man.
john james
January 11, 2010
To the Longar family:
Please accept my deepest sympathy on your loss. Bob and I were great friends early on in our careers in the Department. Many times, we played basketball and volleyball together at the Y.M.C.A. on E.152. Bob visted my parents farm in Leroy, Ohio and we shared some good times feeding the animals and just hanging out.
I will truly miss Bob, he was a good person, friend and police officer.
John James, retired Lieutenant C.P.D./Homicide
Rich and Sandy Martin
January 11, 2010
Condolences to the Longer family,
Chester Gray
January 11, 2010
Bob was a fair and honest man, a great police officer and a true friend. I am deeply saddened to hear of his passing and extend my sympathy to his family and friends. My life is richer for having met and worked with him.
Lisa Zak
January 11, 2010
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
January 11, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Don Strother
January 11, 2010
To the Longer Family,
Please accept my deepest condolences on the loss of such a wonderful man.
Bob was a young Lt. and I worked for him as a young patrolman while assigned to the 5th Dist.
He always showed kindness to everyone he met, and supported me through-out my career w/ the C.P.D.
Truly he will be missed!
My prayers are with Bob and the Longer Family.
Respectfully, Don Strother, Sgt. (Ret. Mounted Unit, C.P.D.)
Henry Zak
January 11, 2010
To the family of Capt. Longer, I had the privilige and honor to have worked with the Capt. for 16 yrs. He was a great person who i could always confide in. My deepest sympathies. P O Henry Zak #2156 District 1.
Jerry & Dolores Leskovec
January 11, 2010
Marce I am sorry to hear of your loss. I went to high school with Bob and we came on the Dept. together .
Mine and my wife Dolores will say prayers for YOU and BOB .
You have our sympathies and our thoughts are with you and BOB
Jerry / Dolores Leskovec
Toni Perciak
January 11, 2010
I am going to really miss Bob, my brother in law, and our many talks. He always had a level head about things with a touch of his subtle humor. I miss you.
Donna & Larry Komidar
January 11, 2010
Aloha Longer family:
Aloha also means love and we know how much Bob loved his family. Larry and Bob go back throughout their long careers with CPD as well as at Collinwood High School where Bob was one of the "big kids" that was looked up to as a role model by the younger students. So sorry for your loss -
Neal O'Donnell
January 11, 2010
I'm so sorry for your loss. Please accept my deepest sympathies. I had the privilege and honor to have worked with Bob in the 1st District for many years. He was always a professional officer and lots of fun to talk with. I always respected his opinions on police matters and tried to emulate him. I am especially sorry I cannot attend his services as I am in Naples, Florida for the winter. I will say a prayer for him this Sunday at Mass. Respectfully, Retired 1st District Captain, Neal O'Donnell
John Healey
January 11, 2010
To the Longer family,
Sorry for your loss. Bob and I were partners in the mid seventys at the 5TH dist. Again sorry for your loss, Bob will be in my prayers.
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