Thomas Lester Long
February 24, 1954 ~ December 19, 2013
Services:
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, December 23, 2013 at 1:00PM in St. John's Catholic Church with Father Raymond Schmidt officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Monday, December 23, 2013 from 11:30AM to 12:30PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD.
Thomas (Tom) Lester Long, Jr. 59, of Chesterfield, VA formerly from St. Mary’s County passed away on December 19, 2013 in Richmond, VA. Born on February 24, 1954, in Washington, DC., he was the son of the late Mary Joan Alvey Long and Thomas Lester Long, Sr. Tom was the loving husband of Ruby Anne Long whom he married in St. John’s Catholic Church Hollywood, MD. Tom is survived by his children: Thomas Long, III, Joan Long West, Jennifer Boom all of Chesterfield, VA and 5 grandchildren. Siblings; Ellen Long of Lexington Park, MD and Sandra Eversberg, of Hollywood, MD. He is preceded in death by his siblings; Gerri Stokel, Michael Long and Patricia Lewis.
Tom graduated from Chopticon High School in 1971 and graduated from Ohio Technical College in 1973 with an Associate’s Degree. He worked as a Computer Technician for Electronic Systems Inc. for 6 years. He lived in St. Mary’s County until 1974, but still has strong roots to the area. He was big in Richmond area soccer, and was a trainer for youth and volunteer with Richmond, VA police department.
The family will receive friends on Monday, December 23, 2013 from 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 1:00 PM in St. John’s Catholic Church Hollywood, MD with Father Ray Schmidt officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens Leonardtown, MD. Pallbearers: Thomas Long, III, William Eversberg, Troy Ferguson, Maurice Rice, David Norris, and Alex Norris.
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“Rest easy, Uncle Tom. I love and miss you more then words could explain. I’ll never forget all the talks you gave me. Keep an eye on everyone. God has another great Angel by his side. “
“I heard of Mr. Long’s passing today. I lived on Chadwell Drive in Richmond. I offer my condolences and may his memory be eternal. “
“Ruby & family- Ellen-Sandy – My heart goes out to you all, words can’t express my feeling, I am here for you all. Love Jo”
“Although I have known you for only a short time, You are a true friend. You will be missed and I will remember you all the days of my life. Travel well my friend.”
“Tom, May you rest in peace along side Mom,Gerri,Mike and Pat. I love you and I will miss you alway’s. Rest in peace brother.”
“My sincerest condolences to Ruby and family. Tommy and I graduated high school together and I just saw him at Dave and my 60th birthday party. It is a sad shock to hear of his passing. My mother used to quote the Indian poet Tigori: “Death is not the end. It is the dimming of the lamp because dawn has come.” Many blessings.”
“Prayers for the family, may Tom rest in peace, always there when needed, you will be missed.”
“We are so saddened by our loss. Pop pop was an amazing man with a heart the size of Texas. He was always there for us and the rock of our family. We love him more than words can express and hope that his memory is eternal. “
“Ruby, you and Tom have been our good friends for many years. It was always fun for us to beat the guys at pinochle over and over again. Good times, good times. I will cherish memories of Tom’s good humor and love of family and friends. Know that I am here for you. Tom, rest in heavenly peace, dear friend.”
“ruby,sadden to hear of tom;s passing.i received a call from joallen.the count of all our family is goingndown as we all age.tom was a good persom and his mon(sissy)was more of a sister than aunt.our best to all the the family at this time pep&linda”
“My heart aches for all of you. My prayers are for strength to get through this hard time. I do love all of you so much. Aunt Doris”
“So long old friend I will remember the time of being in the woods hunting and fishing and just being there. you were and will always be my father n law and a great friend “
“Ruby and family, I am so sorry to read about Tommy’s death. Remember all the wonderful times you had together. Sending hugs, love and prayers to all of you. God Bless!”
“Pop-pop was there for everyone. His jokes, his words, his laugh will be missed by everyone who his heart touched. Pop-pop was the best grandparent I could’ve asked for. I will miss him dearly. “
“Tom was the epitome of a husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, brother, uncle, friend…the list goes on and on. Tom will be missed very, very much. Until we meet again…”
“Our sincerest condolences to you and your family during this difficult time. He will be missed by many. Godspeed.”
“Sandy my condolences on the loss of your brother. God Bless.”
“Ruby & Family: Tom will be missed dearly. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and friend. I learned a lot from Tom. He was a great role model during the time I got to know him. He was like a second dad even though my own dad was hundreds of miles away. Tom and the rest of the family will always have a special place in my heart. “
“Ruby & Family, Ellen and Sandy Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We are saddened to hear the passing of Tommy. We wish we could be there with you all. Love, Jane and Mickey Pittsford, Vermont”
“Sandy, Ellen and Jessica,Prayers go out to Tommy. We graduated from Chopticon together many moon’s ago. He was always so full of laughter and always wore a smile. We are so sorry for your loss. David and Cyndi”
“Ruby and family, I just learned of Tom’s passing and am shocked to receive such sad news. Tom was a great guy and his love for and dedication to his family cannot be matched. Also his love for the RPD was deep-rooted. May you find peace in knowing that he will always be at your side watching over his family and that you will meet again in that beautiful place called Heaven. My thoughts and prayers are with you.”