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John Long Obituary
DANBURY -- John J. Long Jr., 75, of Taylor Hill Road, died June 22, 2008, at Franklin Regional Hospital, Franklin.
He was born in Everett, Mass., June 9, 1933, to John J. and Helen M. (Shattuck) Long.
He was a U.S. Army veteran.
He graduated from New England Institute of Anatomy and Embalming in Boston, and then entered into business at J.F. Sullivan Funeral Home in Brighton, Mass. He owned Long Funeral Home in Groton, Mass., until 1976. He moved to Danbury and worked at Freudenberg NOK until 1998. For the past 10 years he had been spending part of the year in Tequesta, Fla.
He was a communicant of Our Lady of Grace Chapel in Bristol. He was past commander of American Legion Post in Groton, Mass. and a former member in Florida.
He enjoyed being manager and overseer of Long's Tree Farm in Danbury and also liked to golf and sit by the pool.
Family members include his wife of 51 years, Marjorie (Sullivan) Long of Danbury; six sons, John J. Long III of Concord, James H. Long of Lee, Gerard K. Long of Attleboro, Mass., Jeffrey O. Long of N. Woodstock, Joseph L. Long of Bristol, and Joel C. Long of Woburn, Mass.; a daughter, Marjorie A. Hill of Dedham, Mass.; and 13 grandchildren.
SERVICES: A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Thursday at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Grace Chapel of Holy Trinity Parish, 2 West Shore Road, Bristol. Burial will follow in NH Veterans Cemetery, Boscawen, with military honors.
Memorial donations may be made to American Cancer Society or Community Autism Resources, 2315 Gar Highway, Swansea, Mass. 02777.
Chadwick Funeral Service of New London, is assisting with arrangements.
Memories and Condolences
for John Long
27 Entries
Dennis Long
June 30, 2008
Dear Margie and Family. We were saddened to hear about Jackie's illness and passing. If you come to Florida please stop by and visit us in Daytona.
Love to you all.
Cousin, Dennis,Nanette, Drew, Ryan and Maddy.
Bill Karkheck
June 30, 2008
To the Entire Long Family,
We are deeply saddened to hear of John's passing and feel terrible that we were not able to attend the services for him. Our prayers and thoughts to each and everyone of you during this difficult time. Your Husband,Dad and Grandfather was a great man and will certainly be missed by all- may all of your good memories of him comfort you - Rest in peace Jackie...
The Karkheck Family
Papa and Julia (13th grandchild) haircuts together May 2008
June 28, 2008
John & Marge 50th Anniversary 2007
June 28, 2008
Tony Fallon
June 28, 2008
Dear Jamie, Steph, Hannah, Sam & All,
Laena saw Sam's facebook a little too late for us to make services. So sorry we couldn't be there for you and so sorry for the loss. Keeping you in prayer as always, Tony, Erin, Laena, Justine, Pat
Nancy Schuster
June 26, 2008
Dear Marge and family,
We were sorry to hear of the news of John's passing. He was a great guy and we had lots of good times together, especiallly in the "old days" up in Dingleberry. He was a wonderful friend to Uncle William, Aunt Eileen, and the whole Mooney clan. We just know that he is up in heaven now having fun with Red and Eileen. He will be missed by all of us here, but rest assured that he is in a better place and is at peace. Please accept our condolences and know that John will be in our prayers. Love,
Nancy and Danny Schuster and
Betty Bane
Julian Wargo
June 26, 2008
Dear Margie - It's hard to believe so much time has passed; card games until the wee hours, midnight Mass in the lower church, the races at Foxboro (good old Juanita Cress), etc. Saddened to hear of John's death; fewer and fewer of us each day. Peggy will welcome John in heaven and they'll have some good laughs. My best to you and the family.
The LaVigne Family
June 26, 2008
Dear Long Family,
We are very sorry to hear of John's passing. We will always remember fondly the great times we shared together in Groton with our outstanding neighbors and friends. Please accept our sympathy and we will keep John and all of you in our prayers.
Peggy, Meg, Paul, Michael, Peter and Richard LaVigne
Carole Sullivan
June 26, 2008
Dear Margie and the 7 J's (Jay, Jamie, Jerry, Jeff, Joe, Joel and Jorie): Please accept my deepest sympathies. I was so sad to hear about John. He'll always have a special place in my heart. Some of my fondest (and funniest) childhood memories are of our times with you at the farm (cows, sledding, cows, Colin's Pond, the Guffer, cows, football, more cows, Pepper & OJ, Thanksgiving, card games,Tab, company eggs, and oh, the cows); and at the cape (bunk beds, BBQ's -serving John the rubber hotdog, cards, King Joe, the original "Barney" - Barney Google, and horse shoes).
Ann Brickle
June 26, 2008
Dear Marge & family,
So saddened by John's death. Will sure miss his sense of humor & seeing him at the pool. He will be in our prayers.
God bless all your family,
Love,
Ann & Ed Brickle
Barbara Cramb
June 26, 2008
Dear Marge and children,
After losing my David on the 14th I felt so bad when I heard that your husband/father passed away. I can never forget all the "kids" on Mayfield Rd. and down the street all playing together in one of our yards, in the field at McLeod's, gibbet hill and in and out of all our homes. We were always open to whoever came by, the Millers, the Macks, the McLeods, the Gosselins, us Crambs and you Longs. 32 kids in six homes--what a record!!! Added to that, the Lavignes on the other corner. Maybe he is with David, and my Frank, card buddy,joking around. We will all be together one day, Mayfield, upstairs. Praying for all of you.
Love, Barbara
Biff and Marie Buckley
June 25, 2008
Dear Marge and the 7 J's
What memories in Danbury! We will miss John and his great sense of humor. He loved his friends and his family and we LOVED HIM!
Robin Morrell
June 24, 2008
Dear Marj, Joel, Joe, Gerry and Family -- So sorry to hear of John's passing. Please know my thoughts are with you all.
June 24, 2008
`Dear Marge,
We are sadden of your loss. We worked with John for years and he was well loved by all at N.O.K. I took care of Johns mom when she was still with us. God Bless. Bob and Bev Shaw
marjorie hill
June 24, 2008
Dear Daddy-There are not enough words and too many memories but if you can read this in heaven I am so glad and proud to call you my Dad...you are the spirit of Christmas the star on the tree... the Easter bunny ..always to me...your sugar and spice and everything nice and I'll always be your little girl...xoxo
Pauline Pagliocca
June 24, 2008
To all of the Long Family,
Please accept my condolences at this time of great loss.
You may not remember me, but I remember all of you. I was Joel's reading teacher when he was in elementary school in Groton.
My heart is with you at this time.
Pauline Pagliocca
(Miss Pauline)
John and his best buddy Scotty
June 24, 2008
Bill & Phyllis Lovett
June 24, 2008
Dear Marge: John was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed. Our prayers are with you and the family.
Joseph Sullivan, Jr.
June 24, 2008
Dear Long Family:
Very saddened to hear of your loss. I have many fond memories of the Long clan and visiting the Long Estate in Danbury as a kid. John always kept people smiling - especially big Joe! (Can still picture John trying to scare us without his teeth in to quiet us down). Everyone should be blessed with a friend like John was to my parents.
King Joe
Kelly (French) Meier
June 24, 2008
Dear Jerry and Family,
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I'll keep you all in my heart and prayers.
Vin & Dolina Fragomeli
June 24, 2008
Dear Marge,
Our heartfelt sympathy to you and yours - may you find comfort in your memories - John will be so greatly missed but not forgotten.
Our love and prayers are with you,
George & Mary Ann Brouillette
June 24, 2008
Dear Marjorie and family.
We are very saddened by your loss. We missed seeing some of your family in Groton last week as we were on vacation. We enjoyed many laughs with John, my second baseman for the Groton A. C. softball team. The Babe Ruth of softball. We will try to make the funeral Thursday.
George & Mary Ann Brouillette
June 24, 2008
Dear Marjorie and family.
We are saddened by your loss. We missed seeing some of your family in Groton last week as we were on vacation. We enjoyed many laughs with John, my second baseman for the Groton A. C. softball team. The Babe Ruth of softball. We will try to make the funeral Thursday.
Kristine Brown
June 24, 2008
20 skoots. 18 and a ride. I will miss one of the greatest guys I know. He had some of the best sayings and always made you laugh. Cheers to stingers and ABBA John!!!
Ken Dudzik
June 24, 2008
Jamie, Stef, and the Long family...Thinking of you during your time of loss. Always reminisce and keep good memories alive.
Jane Marie Scotty Tibur
June 24, 2008
Dearest John: We love you and will miss so much. Jane Marie and Scotty
The Staff of Chadwick Funeral Service
June 23, 2008
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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