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Robert R. “Bob” Long, Jr., 66

October 13, 2015

Robert R. “Bob” Long, Jr., 66, of Lititz, PA passed away peacefully on October 13, 2015 with his wife and family at his side at Hospice & Community Care, Mount Joy, PA. He was born in Lancaster to D. Audrey (Rittenhouse) Kelley and the late Robert “Charlie” R. Long and was the husband of Kim (Nace) Long, with whom he celebrated 18 years of marriage on October 4th.
He was a graduate of McCaskey High School and Elizabethtown College. Bob was self-employed as a tax accountant operating as Long & Associates for many years. He was in the U.S. Army serving in the Vietnam War as a high speed Morse code translator and was a member of the American Legion Post #34. He loved cooking especially making treats for his friends at the Post, watching Notre Dame Football and college basketball, playing pool and traveling with his wife to new places.
In addition to his mother and wife, he is survived by a daughter, Amanda C. Helwig wife of Dann of Mt. Rainier, OR, 2 grandchildren, Dakota of Lancaster and Emma of OR, one brother, Randy Kelley of Lancaster, Sherrie Kelley of Springfield, MA, and Cathie Kelley-Musser wife of Brian of Marietta, PA.
The family would like to thank all the staff at Hospice and the nurses on 7 Lime for the love and care that they gave Bob and his family.
Friends will be received from 6-8PM on Sunday, October 18, 2015 at the Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543 and again on Monday from 12-1PM with a funeral service to follow at 1PM. Interment at Ironville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Bob’s memory may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project. If you wish to make a memorial or honorary donation online, please use the Wounded Warrior Project online form and if you wish to mail in your memorial, download and fill out a donation form to include with your donation and send to Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675.

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March 07, 2016

Dear Kim, 
I just recently learned of Bob’s passing. I am so very sorry to learn of this. Kim, you will be in my prayers. 
 
Love, 
 
Terry (Shelly) Mendola 
 

October 22, 2015

Kim,  I am so sorry to hear of Bob’s passing.  I haven’t been into the Post in awhile, but everytime I would come in, Bob was always one of the friendly faces that would great me and make me eat something fantastic he brought in.  My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family during this tough time.  RIP Bob, watch over us and our talks will always bring me to smiles when I think of you.
Diana (Carter) Knouff

October 22, 2015

knew bob most of my adult life was a good friend when I needed one most he will be missed as my friend & accountant god speed my friend
nancy & ken meier

October 20, 2015

Kim and family,
My thoughts and sympathies are with you today and as you find your way to the peace and comfort that will come in time.  Bob was a rare breed.  One I am blessed for having known as I did through the years.  He was a favorite with my fondest level of respect in how he conducted his life.  He will be missed. 
Jay Filling
 

October 19, 2015

Kim and Family,
My heart and thoughts are with you all at this time of loss. May the love and reflection of the many wonderful times with Bob help heal and celebrate the life a very fine man. With 38 years as a friend and client, I honor Bob in everyway. He always went beyond and above to help and guide with his unique with and humor. With deepest sympathy and love….
 
Jeff LeFevre 
 
 

October 19, 2015

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October 18, 2015

Kin and the entire Long family. I don’t know where to start, but Bob was a great guy! Intelligent, talented, and above all, a man anyone would want to talk to and learn from. I thoroughly enjoyed our conversations at the Legion Post 34. Especially, when Bob would discuss recipes, cooking in general and so many other subjects. Bob will be sorely missed by all. My heart aches to not be able to see Bob anymore. I want to remember Bob as if we are sitting there discussing seasonings, flavors, spices, etc…like we did. I don’t know if I can bring myself to the viewing, as I will break down. Perhaps it’s best I say it all here, where I can cry in peace. Bob, I loved every moment you spoke to me. I miss you. Heaven just got a great guy and chef. Earth’s loss, is Heaven’s gain. 
Let me add this…regardless of the subject matter, Bob could communicate with anyone, anywhere! Yes, Bob was that intelligent and talented. Bob was one of the few left, I felt, that would give it to you straight. No BS with Bob! Anything you wanted to learn, just talk to Bob. I admired, respected and enjoyed Bob for that. Peace to Bob, and the entire Long family. 
Brian R. Rylee

October 17, 2015

Kim,  I am so sorry for the passing of your husband Bob.  You will be in my thoughts and prayers in the days and months ahead.  May you find comfort and encouragement in in God’s unfailing faithfulness and the prayers and fellowship of friends and family.
Mary Lou Keen

October 16, 2015

DEAR MEMBERS OF THE KELLEY & LONG FAMILY,
WE WOULD LIKE TO EXTEND OUR SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO YOU ALL IN THIS TIME OF YOUR LOSS. OUR PRAYERS AND LOVE GO OUT TO YOU ALL IN THIS TIME OF SORROW.
IN CHRIST LOVE,
BILL & BEV MUSER
 
 

October 16, 2015

Kim, 
Tom and I send our warmest thoughts and prayers to you and your family.  We are so sad that Bob is no longer in our lives.  He was a wonderful guy who married a wonderful woman.
Love,
Tom and Barb Young

Visitation
Sunday, October 18, 2015
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory
3110 Lititz Pike
Lititz, PA 17543
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Monday, October 19, 2015
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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3110 Lititz Pike
Lititz, PA 17543
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Monday, October 19, 2015
1:00 PM
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Lititz, PA 17543
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