Mary W. Long
Died: Oct 23, 2016
In keeping with her mother’s resolute spirit, Mary committed her life to her community and family. She proudly worked at Grumman Aeronautical and during World War II trained and served as a welder to support her country. Her greatest joy was marrying her husband, Robert Clarence Long and raising their 6 children. Later in her retirement she was a founding member of her local church in Currituck, NC. Above all, she was deep in her faith and she cherished time with family and friends.
Mary is predeceased by her parents, sisters, brother, husband Robert, daughter Judith and sons Christopher and Robert.
She is survived by her children Cathleen Long, Cynthia & Thomas Hulse, Thomas Long, Robin Long and Lucy Alicea, as well as her 7 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.
She will joyfully be remembered by her family as a resilient woman with a happy and loving soul. The family will greet friends from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 29 at Cochran Funeral Home in Hackettstown, NJ. A prayer service will follow at 11:00 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to ALS Association Gift Processing, P.O. Box 6051, Albert Lea, MN 56007
Condolences:
Sean Caesar
#10
October 27th, 2016 3:19 pm
Deepest condolences to your family.
Kern Swoboda
#9
October 27th, 2016 7:07 am
My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Long family during this difficult time. I am absolutely blessed and honored to have been a welcome part of Mary's life. Big Nana's love, kindness, gentle compassion, and caring attitude were contagious traits that made me aspire to be better person.
People would laugh when her and I would hug or stand arm-and-arm because of our size difference. But in every way, I felt she was the bigger person in that picture. She was bigger than life. I admired her faith, her wit, and her commitment. Yes, I am a better person because of Nana and I will truly miss her.
I pray for all of you, the Long, Scully, Huelle, Hulse, and extended families and wish you peace during this time, as you celebrate the incredible life of Mary Long, Mae, Nana, Big Nana!
Will Alicea & Julie Rodriguez (Lucy's nephew & niece)
#8
October 26th, 2016 8:31 pm
Our deepest condolences to your family, your family will be in our prayers
Ginny Woods
#7
October 26th, 2016 3:57 pm
My love, prayers and thoughts are with all of you. I have such happy memories of Aunt May. Even though we didn't get to visit each other very often, she always welcomed me with a warm smile and a hug. She was a wonderful example of living a faith-filled life, accepting challenges and many difficulties with dignity and graceful resolution. May God bless her with the peace she truly deserves. With much love and sympathy, Ginny
Alicea - Rosado family (Lucy)
#6
October 26th, 2016 12:10 pm
Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time of the demise of Mary Long. We send thoughts of sympathy and support to the family. May your heart and soul find peace and comfort. Peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss... Alicea & Rosado family lerma
Opal
Linda Bareford McNamara
#5
October 26th, 2016 9:37 am
Dear Cindy, Tom and family, What a wonderful mother ,grandmother, friend and person Mary Long was and is as your memories of her will live on. You were so good to her and I know she loved you all so very much. I feel as though I knew her very well because of all the stories Tana shared with me. I thank her so much for that. Although we haven't seen each other often over the years, you feel like family to me. We grew up together. I hope that you can find peace in the knowledge that she was very much loved and that she in turn loved you and always will. Love, Linda
C.TORIE ALDRICH & DAMARIS ALICEA- LUCY'SO SISTERS
#4
October 25th, 2016 6:05 pm
Our sincere and deepest condolences to the family. BBQ at Lucy's won't be the same without you and Bob JR.
Gail Wood [Cathy Long is my very dear friend- mary's daughter]
#3
October 25th, 2016 12:02 pm
Despite the fact we did not get to meet, I felt as if I knew Mary Long so well. More like family than the mother of my close friend, her daughter, Cathy. When I saw Mary's photo with the eulogy, I was so delighted to finally see this loving, strong, beautiful woman who was born with the gift of laughter.
I know the loss of a mother and there is nothing to compare it to in the long list of losses that we all suffer through in life. And yet, a mother somehow always remains near to comfort, guide and still send love in those times of need.
Continue to have talks with, Mary and share your life with her. Death does not end love.
Tom clark
#2
October 25th, 2016 11:48 am
Thoughts and prayers go out to the family and deep appreciation to the loving spirit that Mary brought to our lives
Maryann Taylor (former employee Colonial Manor)
#1
October 25th, 2016 2:07 am
I will always remember Mary in two ways. A sweetheart and a fighter!
My condolences to all of you.
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