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Beaufort Longest Obituary

Beaufort B. Longest, Jr., of Pittsburgh, passed away at home after a brief and sudden illness on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025. He was professor emeritus of Health Policy Management at the University of Pittsburgh, as well as the M. Allen Pond Professor and founding director of the University's Health Policy Institute. He is survived by his beloved wife, Carolyn; their sons, Beaufort Longest, III of San Jose, CA, and Courtland Longest (Mariah) of Gibsonia; and was preceded in death by their daughter, Carolyn "Lyn" in 1972. There will be no visitation, funeral and interment will be private. Arrangements by JOHN A. FREYVOGEL SONS, INC., (freyvogelfuneralhome.com).

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Published by Triblive Online Only on Jan. 19, 2025.

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Laura C. Leviton

January 29, 2025

Carolyn and kids, I am so saddened by this, but incredibly thankful for Beaufort's friendship and kindly support for my entire professional life. His wisdom, coaching and wonderful joking workplace banter are a lasting and joyful memory. All my love and gratitude to you, too, Carolyn: my mentor, role model and pal!

Patricia Documet

January 29, 2025

My deepest condolences.
For my MPH, I had Dr. Longest's class in 1993. As an immigrant, his class was my introduction to how the U.S. government works, and cemented my admiration for such a great system. I remember him and his lectures fondly.

Ann Fussell

January 23, 2025

David and I are so sorry to hear this news! Boochie grew up with David in the same neighborhood and I was a classmate and friend of both Carolyn and Boochie! We both thought so much of them! Will pray for my friend Carolyn and all her family!

Janet Bell Cottle

January 22, 2025

Carolyn & Family,
So very sorry to hear of your loss of Boochie. A great guy.
Hope you are comforted by prayers from friends & family.
Jack & Janet Cottle

Gwen

January 21, 2025

Carolyn and family so sorry to hear of your loss. We were in high school together and he was always a kind and nice classmate.

Evelyn

January 21, 2025

Carolyn and her young men, some folks are supposed to last forever. Boochie is one of those persons. We grew up together from first grade. My memories are many, but my sense of his personality was his mischievous humor and laughter at his own jokes. He was a good man and a good friend. I shall miss knowing he is around. I hold you all in my heart. Evelyn

Betty S Blanton

January 20, 2025

It is with great sadness I read about this great loss! He and my sister, Pat Blanton Brown, graduated. Although a few years older, he was a genuine friend & a really good friend to many in Rose Hill. The whole family was held in high regard! Our deepest condolences to each! Pete & Betty Blanton

AC & LuAnn Rivenbark

January 19, 2025

Carolyn, Beaufort & Courtland,
We are sending love & prayers to you & your family! We loved Boochie & his parents & brothers, especially since we all were in high school. We will continue to remember all of the family in our prayers!!

Brian Canose

January 19, 2025

He was the dean of the Graduate School of Public Health when I attended. A fine gentleman. Sorry for your loss.

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