Lester Long
September 2 1928 - May 26 2009
Visitation :
John Quint Treboni Funeral Home
Monday June 1st 2009 4:00-8:00 PM
1177 W. 5th Avenue
Columbus Ohio 43212
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Obituary
Lester L. Long, age 80, died Tuesday, May 26, 2009 at the Columbus Rehabilitation and Subacute Institute. Born September 2, 1928 in Fletcher, Ohio and was raised in Crawfordsville, Indiana where he graduated from Crawfordsville High School, Class of 1947. He proudly served in the U.S. Army during The Korean War. Les retired from Warner P. Simpson Printing Company after 31 years of dedicated service and from Meijer after 10 years. He was a master wood craftsman. Les will be remembered for his endless days of volunteering for the Knights of Columbus Council and Bishop Hartley Athletic Association. He was a former member of Holy Family Catholic Church and St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church. Les will be greatly missed by his family and friends; he brought joy to everyone he touched. He is preceded in death by his parents Pearl and Obert Long, brothers Herbert, Russell, Howard, James, sisters Nellie Hartman, Jessie Lump, Laurabelle McIntire and Grace Long. Les is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Rosella Long(Melfi), 3 devoted children Rosemarie (Rick) Bauer of New Albany, John (Lynn) of Dublin, Dianne (Mike) of New Albany, 7 grandchildren; Jonathon, Amy, Ashley Bauer, Taylor and John Michael Long, Nicholas and Joseph Eberts; brother Grover Long of Crawfordsville, IN, sister Edith Karnehm of Spokane, WA, sisters-in-law Joan Long of Hobart, IN, Josephine Mangia(Melfi), brother-in-law Tom Mangia of New Albany, OH and many nieces and nephews. Friends may call MONDAY June 1, 2009 at the JOHN QUINT TREBONI FUNERAL HOME, 1177 W. 5th Avenue, from 4:00-8:00 PM with a Vigil Service at 7:30 PM. Funeral Mass will be held 11:00 AM on TUESDAY June 2, 2009 at the Church of the Resurrection, 6300 E. Dublin-Granville Road, New Albany, Ohio, Rev. Fr. Jerome P. Rodenfels, Presider. FAMILY AND FRIENDS ARE ASK TO MEET AT CHURCH FOR HIS FUNERAL MASS. Interment will follow at the St. Joseph Cemetery, 6440 South High Street, Lockbourne, Ohio. Condolences may be sent via www.johnquint.com.
Condolences for Lester Long
From : The Dave Woodward Family
To : Aunt Rosella and family
Date: May 29th 2009
So sorry to hear about Uncle Les's passing. He passed away on what would have been my Dads 79 birthday. I have a feeling they are both up above celebrating life without any more suffering. He was always my favorite Uncle. Always remember him: he was a great man. Love Susie Woodward.
From : Jeannie and Kenny Hastings and Aunt Joan Long
To : Aunt Rosella and entire family
Date: May 29th 2009
It was very sad to hear of uncle Les's passing. He is at peace now and has taken rest w/ my father. His departure fell on what would have been my dad's b-day. Now they can bicker over who's gonna win when Prudue and Ohio State play. We'll always remember him w/ great love. Love, Jeannie (Long) Hastings and Mom(Joan) Long
From : Teri, Scott, & Joshua Miller
To : Aunt Rosella and the Long Family
Date: May 29th 2009
Our condolences to your family on the loss of uncle Les. May the grace and peace of our Lord surround you in this time of both sorrow of his passing and celebration of his life. We just laid to rest Scott's father of 93 years today. Heaven just gained another Buckeye fan.
From : Janet and Jim Schwab
To : Rosella and Family
Date: May 30th 2009
We are so sorry to hear about Les. He was a wonderful person. You are in our thoughts and prayers dear friends. Love, Jim and Jan
From : Rosemarie and Don Cahill
To : Aunt Rosella and family
Date: May 30th 2009
We are so sorry to hear about Uncle Les. He was a great guy. It's so very hard to imagine the reunion without Uncle Les sitting in his chair taking it all in from the sidelines. He was always so quick with a smile. He will be greatly missed. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Rosemarie and Don
From : Charlie Bolognone
To : Aunt Rosella and Family
Date: May 30th 2009
I too am sorry to hear about Uncle Les passing. I always liked Uncle Les, who didn't. and I always looked forward to shaking his hand and to have a few words with him.
He was easy to talk with, he was always a cool guy to sit and chat with for awhile. Gonna miss him. Thinking of you all at this time. Love Charlie
From : Ray Bolognone
To : Aunt Rosella and Family
Date: May 31st 2009
I'm very sorry to hear of Uncle Les'passing i always liked him and his easy going, laid back way. I always had to stop by to have a beer with Les and Tom(Mr. Cool and Mr.Smooth)at our reunions.
I watched the Celebration of life video and had tears of joy for the wondeful life Uncle Les lived. We all should be so lucky to be loved by so many. RIP Uncle Les. Love you guys and thinking of you now...Ray
From : Karen (Rysavy) DeVore
To : Dianne and Family
Date: May 31st 2009
Dear Dianne and Family, So sorry to hear about your dad's passing. I had hoped I could come to calling hours to personally express my sympathy, but I can't make the time. Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers. May all your memories help to brighten the days ahead.
Love, Karen
From : Cam McComb
To : Dianne, Mike, Nick, Joesph, and family
Date: June 1st 2009
I was saddened to hear of the passing of your father and grandpa. I know it's tough to lose a parent. Now that mom is gone...I feel her presence with me everyday. I hope that in time you too will come to find this sense of peace. You are all in my prayers at this difficult time. ~Cam
From : Don and Emily Spinelli
To : Rosella and Family
Date: June 1st 2009
It's hard to think of a kinder and gentler human being than Les. We remember fondly our visits with all of you on Chrisview. There is a consolation in his passing and that is that his suffering has ended. All of our love. Don and Emily.
From : Carma Jean Rausch
To : Posey, Rick, and the Long Family
Date: June 1st 2009
Eddie phoned the remaining Rausches yesterday. In keeping with Dad's lifelong good example I am about to leave in search of the funeral home. Be assured of my sympathy and prayers
From : August and Viola Lombardo
To : Rosella and Family
Date: June 1st 2009
Our heart felt condolences to the entire Long family. Our prayers are with you all.
From : Nephew Larry Long, Kim Long, Sean & Laura & Lee
To : Aunt Rosella and family in Columbus
Date: June 1st 2009
We were saddened to hear of Uncle Les leaving us He left a lot of happy memories for us and the Christmases at the Longs'. We still have all the wonderful wood artwork he did for us and our children (ie the Nutcracker, the train, Santa, and others) - we still put them out every year when our kids come and visit. Les and Larry shared their football enthusiasm especially when Indiana and OSU played! God be with you Rosella and your children and family and give you His peace knowing that Les will be waiting on the other side for us all. You always treated me like one of the family and we felt sometimes like you were a second home for us.
Love, Kim and Larry Long
From : Faye Brunton
To : Rosella and family
Date: June 4th 2009
Dear Rosella, So very sorry to read about Les' passing in the paper. I remember all the good times working with you and spending a weekend in Crawfordsville with you, Les, and meeting Les'mother. Also lunch you had for me and Ted the day we got married. Deepest sympathy to you.
From : Steve Ricci
To : Rosella, Posey, John, & Diane, & family
Date: June 4th 2009
After having regretably missed the calling hours and home visits earlier, I wanted to share how much I will miss this most admirable, kind, and stalworth of a man, father, & grandfather. The video tribute speaks volumes, as did the funeral mass. His contribution to us, especially to mom & dad when they immigrated still reverberates today. May the Lord comfort you all, and give you His peace.