Garry L. Long Service Information

Garry J. Long of Newtown died on Friday, August 16, 2019, at Penn Presbyterian Hospital after a brief illness. He was 66.

Born in Philadelphia, Garry was the beloved husband of Barbara J. O’Donnell Long for over 46   years. He was the devoted son of the late Charles and Violet Noll Long; he was also predeceased by 1 sister and 5 brothers.

Garry was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School, class of 1972, he was a proud veteran of the United States Army. He was a resident of Bucks County all of his life and has lived in the Newtown area for 42 years.

Garry retired a few years ago after a 30 year career in the printing industry. After he retired Garry worked for Twining Village Retirement Community in the transportation department and presently was working for St. Mary Life Care, assisting those who are home bound get to health care appointments. He was an active member of New Life Christian Church, Newtown. Garry loved traveling, the outdoors and was very proud of his flower gardens. He enjoyed golf and was a lifelong Philadelphia sports fan, especially the Phillies. He will be sadly missed by his devoted family for his smile and caring ways.

In addition to his beloved wife, he is survived by his 2 daughters, Shannon E. Long and Michelle C. Long, a granddaughter Mackenzie Long-Casiano, 2 brothers, Norman F. Long, Sr. and Stephen Long and his wife Connie and a sister Violet M. Brown and her husband Sherman as well as many nieces and nephews.

 Relative and friends are invited to greet the family on Thursday August 22, 2019 from 12 Noon until his Funeral Service 1:00pm at New Life Christian Church 4 Freedom Way with Rev. Dr. Norman J. Leve officiating. Interment with Military Honors will follow in Newtown Cemetery, Newtown.

In lieu of flowers contributions in his memory may be made to Pets for Vets, Inc. P O Box 10860 Wilmington, NC 28404  or Wounded Warrior Project P O Box 758517 Topeka, KS 66675. 

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