Joseph W. Long

Joseph W. “Sonny” Long, 79, of Allentown, died on Friday, February 24, 2017 at his home with his family by his side. He was born March 11, 1937; son of the late Joseph N. and Myrtle (Frederick) Long. Joseph was the devoted husband to Patricia L. (Smith) Long of Allentown.

He graduated as Valedictorian of Bethlehem High School Vo-Tech in 1955 and proudly served in the U.S. Army as a small engine mechanic. Joseph worked as a furniture engineer and cost estimator for a few area furniture companies, ultimately retiring from American Atelier, Inc. Joseph enjoyed fishing and bowling with his sons and could often be found tinkering on his car. He was considered by family to be Mr. Fix-It. Joseph was also an avid Philadelphia Phillies fan.



Joseph will be dearly missed by his wife, Patricia; children, Debra A. Mickey and her husband, Jeffrey of Bethlehem Twp.; David A. Long of Emmaus; Linda J. Reuber of Allentown; Randall Scott Long of Brigantine, NJ; and Robert M. Long, Sr. and his wife, Laura of Nazareth; as well as his brother, Clyde Long of Allentown; and sisters, Pauline (Long) Orban and her husband, Louis of Bethlehem; and Sevilla G. (Long) Scheetz and her husband Richard of Spinnerstown, PA. He is also survived by his 17 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Joseph was preceded in death by his sisters, Ella (Long) Oakes and Edna Mae (Long) Reiter and his grandson, Matthew Burns.

A visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 28, 2017 from 9-11 a.m. at Connell Funeral Home, 245 E. Broad St. Bethlehem, PA 18018 with a service to immediately follow. Burial will be held at Holy Saviour Cemetery, 2575 Linden St. Bethlehem, PA 18017.

Memorial contributions may be made to Lehigh Valley Hospice, 2166 S. 12th St #101, Allentown, PA 18103 and/or The Michael J. Fox Parkinsons Foundation, P.O. Box 5014 Hagerstown, MD 21741-5014.

Cemetery
Holy Saviour Cemetery
2575 Linden St.
Bethlehem PA 18017
US

Visitation
Tuesday, February 28, 2017
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
The Connell Funeral Home
245 E. Broad St.
Bethlehem PA 18018
US
610-868-8531

Service
Tuesday, February 28, 2017
11:00 AM
The Connell Funeral Home
245 E. Broad St.
Bethlehem PA 18018
US
610-868-8531

Funeral HomeConnell Funeral Home, Inc.
245 East Broad St.
Bethlehem PA - 18018
US
610-868-8531