Joseph John Long, 69, of Gracedale Nursing Home, passed away on Saturday, April 14, 2018. Born in Easton on October 16, 1948, he was the son of the late R. Joseph and Roberta (Booye) Long.
He graduated from Easton Area High School in 1967 and served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He worked at the Boyd Theatre, Easton, Falks, Phillipsburg and Flock Industries, Phillipsburg.
Even though Joe became handicapped in his late 20’s, he was always friendly and had a great sense of humor. He was loved by everyone who knew him. Joe loved music and sang with the Gracedale choir.
He is survived by a daughter, Christine Torres, a granddaughter, Samantha, 2 brothers, Ronald Mack of Bangor and Joseph Michael Long of Rockledge, Fla., 3 sisters, Roberta “Bert” Buzzard and her husband, Donald of Easton, Ruth Shockency and her husband, James of Breinigsville and Irene Parent of Northampton along with nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews and a great, great niece.
There will be a memorial service at 2:00 pm on Saturday, April 28, 2018 in Green Pond United Methodist Church, 4411 Green Pond Rd., Easton. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Center for Animal Health and Welfare, 1165 Island Park Rd., Easton, Pa 18042. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
Lisa Fijalkowski
May 1, 2018 at 7:22 am
Good bye Big Joe. I. would have loved to have known you before…maybe in another place. I know you are safe & happy with your beloved mom dear now.
Rest in peace, dear man for you so deserve it after such a hard life.
Lisa