Robert M. Long, Sr.

Robert M. Long, Sr. passed away peacefully, on Monday, June 26, 2023, surrounded by his loving family, at his son and daughter-in-laws home in Mt. Laurel, NJ.  He was 83.  Born in Philadelphia, son of the late Thomas and Margaret Cunningham Long, he has been a lifelong Bristol Borough resident.  He was a graduate of Father Judge High School and was a U.S. Army Veteran serving in the Vietnam War.  He was a longtime active member of the Bristol Lodge No. 25 F&AM.  Mr. Long was an avid bowler and member of the Bristol High School Booster Club.

Husband of the late Carol (nee Bilger) Long, he is survived by his son, Robert M. Long Jr. and his wife, Kimberly, his daughter, Caroline (Missy) Smith, his grandchildren, Morgan Gall (Matthew), Brooks Long (Ally Casey), Bryce Long (Jacky Schenkewitz), Brady Long (Jess Trauger), Justin Smith and Emily Smith and his 2 great-grandchildren, Owen Gall and Lucas Long.  He is also survived by 1 sister, Alice Snare (Roy) along with many nieces and nephews.  He was also predeceased by his siblings, Philip, Thomas, Daniel and Corky Long and Margaret "Peg" Lebo.

The family will receive Relatives and Friends on Thursday, July 6, 2023 at the Wade Funeral Home, 1002 Radcliffe Street, Bristol Borough from 10AM-12Noon.  A Masonic Service will be held at 12 Noon.  Interment, private.  In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to garysinisefoundation.org in honor of veterans and first responders.