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Irwin DeLong Obituary
Irwin served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and worked for many years at the Saginaw Post Office.
He is survived by his daughter, Jackie (Raj) Patel; his sons, Irvin (Dee) DeLong, Eric (Jennifer) DeLong, Chris (Janell) DeLong; their mother, Sharon Roberson; grandchildren, Priyanka, Sajan and Nayan Patel, Kati, Della, Dane, Matthew, Harrison, Olivia, Lauren, Madeline and Isabella DeLong; his brother, Russell (Stephanie) DeLong; niece, Michaela; and many dear friends. He was preceded in death by sisters, Judy (Russell) McLean and Mary Jane (Jack) Wilt.
A funeral service and military honors will be held privately at Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly.
Memorials may be made in his name to Disabled American Veterans. For further information, contact Lynch & Sons Funeral Directors, Milford, 248-684-6645 or visit www.LynchFuneralDirectors.com
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Joe Black
August 29, 2017
Sorry to hear of Irwin's death. He helped me learn my Midland Daily News route in 1974.
Kevin Anderson
August 28, 2017
Chris - terribly sorry to hear of the loss of your father. You and your family will be in our prayers. God bless, Kevin
August 27, 2017
I went to high school with Irwin and I remember him well. He was a great guy. So very sorry for your loss. Sincerely, Diane (Vandenberg) Grimason
Wisniewski
August 26, 2017
Russell and Stephanie, so sorry to read of the death of your brother Irwin. Rick and Ann
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