THE REVERE ADVOCATE–Friday, September 27 , 2019 Page 17 OBITUARIES Robert A. Long, Sr. Passed away on Wednesday, September 18 at Winthrop Place in Winthrop, following a long illness. He was married for 56 loving years to his classmate the late Rita Marie (Leslie) Long. The lifelong resident of Revere was the only child of the late Retired Revere Fire Chief Alfred H. Long & Doris (Pike) Long. A graduate of Revere High School, Class of 1944, he joined the U.S. Navy and served aboard the U.S.S. Harrison DD573, in the Pacifi c Theater during World War II. He had the honor of being one of 5 destroyers, a week before the fi rst atomic bomb was dropped to conduct a bombardment raid on Suruga Bay, and being one of the deepest surface ships to penetrate Japan during the war. Upon being discharged, he returned home and became a member of the Revere Fire Department, retiring with the rank of Lieutenant. He served 26 years and during his service he served 2 years as President of the Revere Firefi ghters Local 926 and 6 years as its secretary. He also served 2 terms as historian of the Mass. State Firefi ghters Assoc. Mr. Long was also editor & part time owner of the Revere Journal newspaper for a number of years. During his tenure, the publication received numerous journalism awards on the New England State & National levels. His wife was also a member of the editorial staff . Upon leaving the journal, he became a racing offi cial at Wonderland Park. He is survived by four children, Robert Jr., and wife Gail, Russell, Janis Halloran & her husband Paul & Joanne Licata & her husband Thomas. He also leaves 9 grandchildren, Alexis, Adrienne, Christopher, Andrea, Kevin, Justin, Jason, Ryan & Paige. Four adored great grandchildren also survive him, Amelia, Isabel, Charlotte & Benjamin. Elaine E. (Haarman) Riley Of Revere on September 20. Beloved wife of the late Frederick Riley. Devoted mother of Phillip Douglas and his fi ancée Shirley Duddy of Revere, Joni Scimone and her wife Lee Baena of Lynn, and Gail Scimone of Revere. Loving grandmother of James and Anthony Diaz of Revere. Dear sister of William Haarman of Williston Fl. Elaine was born in Chicago Award-Winning Landscaping Servicing the North Shore for over 38 Years and raised in Medford, MHS Class of 53. She settled in Revere where she raised her family. She moved to Florida to be with her mother and enjoyed many years with her family and friends. She worked for many years at Gulfstream Park in Hallandale, FL. After her Mom’s passing, Elaine moved back to Revere to be with family and friends. Elaine worked as a crossing guard for the City of Revere. In lieu of fl owers donations may be made to the St. Jude Children’s Hospital 262 Danny Thomas Place Memphis TN 38105 Paul M. Pedone Died on Tuesday, September 17 at the Massachusetts General Hospital following a three year battle with a rare lung disease, Interstitial Lung Disease. Paul was 10 days shy of his 53rd birthday. Paul was a lifelong Revere resident. He was educated in Revere Public Schools and was an alumnus of Revere High School, Class of 1984. During Paul’s high school years, he was on the varsity gymnastics team. Paul began working in the Fire Suppression System fi eld. He began a career with AllNOW BOOKING NEW CUSTOMERS! DON’T WAIT! Call 781-321-2074 Pavers * Walkways * Patios * Driveways * Pool Decks Planting * Perennials * Shrubs * Trees New Lawns * Sod * Hydroseed Flowers/Annuals/Mums * Conventional Seeding * Synthetic Complete Maintenance * Cleanups (Spring & Fall) * Lawn Cutting, Edging & Weeding * Lawn Fertilizer Programs * Trim & Prune Shrubs * Mulching, Thatching Interlock Block * Fire Pits * Sitting Walls * Pillers Landscape Lighting * Design * Install * Repair * Night Illumination
18 Publizr Home