Richard Long's Obituary
Richard Delano Long November 3, 1936 – August 31, 2013Richard Delano Long was born November 3, 1936 in Pittsburgh, PA to parents Stephen and Martha Long. He lost a courageous battle with cancer on August 31, 2013.Richard served in the Navy for 10 years and went on to a career in engineering. Ever young at heart, Richard loved life, his family and friends. His cherished pasttimes include woodworking, reading and fishing, and he always found joy in traveling and visiting with friends.Richard is survived by his loving wife Angela; his children Stephen Long of San Jose, Elaine Flagg of San Jose (Gary), Matthew of Watsonville (Julie), Susan D’Emilio of San Ramon (Robert), and Timothy of San Jose; his siblings Mary Louise (Jack),his grandchildren David Long of San Jose, Jennifer Fasbinder of San Jose (Evan), Pamila Flagg of Long Beach, Rocky and Angelo of Watsonville, Shelby Henderson of Santa Cruz (Heather), Nathan and Colin D’Emilio of San Ramon, and Jessica Elizondo of San Jose.A memorial service will be held honoring Richard’s life at Skylawn Funeral Home and Memorial Park on Thursday, September 12, 2013 at 11:00am, followed by a coastal range scattering at noon.
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