Richard F. Long, Sr.

Richard Francis Long Sr., 76, passed into eternal life on February 5, 2022. 

Husband of Beatrice (Abraham) Long, he is the father of Kathleen Long of Weymouth, Richard Long Jr. and wife Mary of Bridgewater along with granddaughters Kate and Emily, Thomas and wife Tammy of Abington along with grandchildren Sarah and Matthew, Edward and wife Taryn of Weymouth along with grandchildren Timothy and Riley, David of Wareham, and predeceased by son Kevin.  He was also predeceased by sister Patricia and brother John.  He leaves his sister Helen and husband Richard Birks of Bellingham and his brother Robert and wife Corinne of Rockland.  He also leaves many nieces and nephews as well as his beloved cats Betsy, Smokey, Sable and Loomis.  Those pets gone before him he hopes to meet at the Rainbow Bridge. Richard served honorably in the Air Force as military police including one year in Vietnam where unfortunately he was exposed to Agent Orange which resulted ultimately in his death. He worked for 20 years as a Marine Officer for the U.S. Customs Service inspecting ships’ manifests and cargo in Boston. As a child he was an altar boy and was introduced to conservative politics by his paternal grandmother.  After raising his family, he and Beatrice traveled extensively visiting over 50 countries and almost the entire United States.

Richard wrote this obituary; the words are his. Red was his favorite color: red shirts, red living room walls, red car, red trim and roof on the house among many other things. In his memory, if you attend, please wear something red.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to greet the family during the visiting hours on Saturday, February 19th from 9-10 AM at St. Mary’s Parish in St. Ann’s Church, Hull, followed by the funeral Mass at 10 AM. Burial in Hull Village Cemetery, Hull. Donations may be made to Hospice of the South Shore, 30 Reservoir Park Drive, Rockland, MA 02370, your favorite animal charity or an organization of your choice except for anything or anyone related to the Democrat Party.