John William Long ^{2 3}

  Noted events in his life were:

1. Residence: in Manhasset, Nassau, NY.

2. Residence: 7106 Weather Stone Row, New Port Richey, FL on 27 Sep 1980 in New Port Richey, Pasco, FL, United States. ²

3. Residence: 7106 Weather Summer Row, New Port Richey, FL on 27 Sep 1980 in New Port Richey, Pasco, FL, United States. ²

4. Obituary: Tampa Bay Times on 13 Apr 2013 in Tampa, Hillsborough, FL. ⁴ LONG, John W. ' '86 of Bayonet ; 71 Point passed I away peacefully at home on April 10, 2013. Born in Astoria, NY, he spent his early childhood in Donegal, Ireland. He later returned to Astoria, NY. He served in the U.S.N, during WWII.

He retired as a Lieutenant from NYPD in 1978, moving from Albertson, NY to Florida. Survived by children, Debbie (Steve) Knobl, Terry (Cy) Cook, Col. U.S.A.F. Ret. John W.

(Carol) Long; 8 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren & many nieces & nephews. Predeceased by his wife of 63 years & the love of his life, Helen, 4 sisters & 1 brother. He will always be remembered as the man who could fix anything & could gather any info from his lifelong mystery files. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially with his grandchildren, great-grandchildren & Rosie, his four-footed friend. He also enjoyed many years of cruising with his wife, fishing, and baseball.

His wit and humor will be remembered by all. Visitation will be held on Sunday, April 14 from 3-5 pm at the Dobies Funeral Home, Hudson Chapel with services at 5 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Fisher House Foundation Serving Military Families, www.fisherhouse.org View Guest Book at www. tampabay.comobits.

John married Helen Theresa Foley on 25 Sep 1947 in , Queens, NY.¹ (Helen Theresa Foley was born on 23 Feb 1929 in Astoria, Queens, NY,⁵ died on 23 Jan 2011 in Bayonet Point, Pasco, FL ⁵ and was buried in Bushnell, Sumter, FL, United States ⁵.)