Born August 21, 1917 in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of the late Calvert Francis Long and Mary Alberta (Trossbach) Long.
Mr. Long is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Edna Mae Long, and children; Carol A. Bauman of Linthicum, MD, Jean L. Cole of Monroe, GA, Carol J. Pietruszak of Fredericksburg, VA, Alan J. Long (Kathleen) of Camden, DE, and Francis A.”Rick” Long (Leslie) of Upper Marlboro, MD, four grandchildren, one great-grandson and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister Margaret Long Tolzman.
Joseph served his country during WWII assigned to the Corps of Engineers with the Army Air Force until his honorable discharge in 1945. He retired from his privately owned business in College Park, MD in 1980. In 1982, Joseph and his wife Edna moved to Dameron, MD. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Council #2065, Ridge, MD. He was also a member of the Father Andrew White Assembly, 4th Degree. His total membership with the Knights of Columbus spanned 74 years. He was also a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church and the American Legion, Post 255, both of Ridge, MD.
Joseph enjoyed fishing, crabbing, gardening, dancing and riding his John Deere tractor. He enjoyed spending his winters in Southern Alabama, always anxious to return to Maryland. Although he loved his wife, he also loved his dog, Daisey! He always had a positive outlook towards life as was evident through his sense of humor. He will be sorely missed!
Family received friends on Friday, October 9, 2009 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. in St. Michael’s Catholic Church, 16555 Three Notch Road, Ridge, MD 20680. Prayers were recited at 7:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Saturday, October 10, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. Interment followed in the church cemetery.
Serving as pallbearers were his sons, grandson and nephews.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650, the Ridge Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 456, Ridge, MD 20680, or the MSGR. John B. Peacock Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 429, Ridge, MD 20680.
Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.
Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.
