Robert A. Long's obituary , Passed away on September 11, 2024 in Joliet, Illinois

Robert A. Long

May 27, 1925 - September 11, 2024 (99 years old)

Joliet, Illinois

Robert A. Long's obituary , Passed away on September 11, 2024 in Joliet, Illinois

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Fred C. Dames Funeral Home

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Robert A. Long

May 27, 1925 - September 11, 2024 (99 years old)

Joliet, Illinois

Robert A. Long Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Robert A. Long of Joliet, Illinois, born in Saint Louis, Missouri, who passed away on September 11, 2024, at the age of 99, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Agnes Long and John J. Long; his wife Marilyn; his great grandchild Ava Mullins; his siblings, Thomas Long (Martha), Loretta Sullivan (James), John Long (Alice), Barrett Long (Catherine), Margaret Long, Norman Long (Pauline), Donald Long and Beverly Feehan (Thomas); and his siblings-in-law, William Burt (Phyllis) and Joan Nielsen (Robert).

He is survived by: his children, Kerry Long (Tom Manaher), Connie Myers (Richard), Barrett Long (Jeanne) and Erin Springman (Matthew); his grandchildren, Bridget Mullins (Vince), Kevin Springman, Mary Kate Selling (Scott) and Maggie Long; and his great grandchildren, Aubrey, Jack Mullins, Cooper and Nelly Selling. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, and great-great nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in his name to Honor Flight Chicago (http://www.honorflightchicago.org.) or Misericordia Heart of Mercy (http://www.misericordia.com.) would be appreciated. For information, please call (815) 741-5500 or visit his memorial tribute page at http://www.fredcdames.com. where you can share a favorite memory or leave an online condolence.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Fred C. Dames Funeral Home



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Sep 16

Visitation

Fred C. Dames Funeral Home
3200 Black Rd, Joliet, IL 60431

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Sep 17

Funeral service

2 Bronze Battle Stars, American Theater Medal

Tue

Sep 17

Mass of Christian Burial

Holy Family Catholic Church
600 Brook Forest Ave, Shorewood, IL 60404

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