NEIL LONGOBARDI

LONGOBARDI, NEIL J. Neil J. Longobardi, 81, of South Dennis, MA, passed away June 13, 2014. He was born to Mary and Liberato Longobardi of New Haven, CT on January 19, 1933. Neil attended schools in New Haven, upon graduation from high school in 1951 he enlisted in the United States Air Force where he served 4 years during the Korean Conflict in 1951-1955 then honorably discharged as Staff Sargent. He graduated from the University of New Haven in 1965 after 9 years of night school while also working and raising a family. Neil raised his family in Cheshire, CT where he worked for many years as a controller of Ball and Socket Inc. and president of Longobardi Consulting Services. In 1998 relocated to South Dennis, MA where he enjoyed his retirement years. After retiring to Cape Cod he worked as a real estate agent for Kinlin Grover in Yarmouthport MA. Neil was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. His enjoyment was spending time with his wife/best friend, and his family. He enjoyed many sports, golfing, dancing and music. He was always very involved in the community and was very much loved and respected by all who knew him. While residing in CT he was a member of the Cheshire Chamber of Commerce, St. Thomas Becket Parish Council, Eucharistic Minister and Parish Accountant. After relocating to Cape Cod he was an active member of Dennis Harwich Lions Club and Cape Cod Men’s Club. Neil is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Lois (Greene) Longobardi, his sister Concetta Romano and brother-in-law Luciano Romano of North Haven, CT, his son Stephen Longobardi and wife Agrippina of Hyannis, MA, four daughters Kathleen Longobardi of South Dennis, MA, Diane Roemmele and husband Richard of Cheshire, CT, Judith Gannon of Yarmouthport, MA, and Karen Lane of Yarmouthport, MA. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and one great grandchild, and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother, Gennaro Longobardi and sister-in-law, Carol Longobardi. Friends may call from 4-7 pm today, Monday, June 16, 2014 at Doane, Beal & Ames Funeral Home, 729 Route 134 in South Dennis. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 am on Tuesday, June 17, 2014 at St. Pius X Church, 5 Barbara Street, South Yarmouth, MA 02664. Burial will follow in Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne. The family would like to thank the staff at Epoch of Harwich and Hope Hospice of Cape Cod for their compassionate care. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Horizons Inc., PO Box 323, South Windham, CT 06266 Or Habilitation Assistance Corporation, 43 Long Pond Drive, South Yarmouth, MA 02664.