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Thomas James Long

July 20, 1943- December 31, 2020

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Thomas James Long, 77, a resident of Benedict MD, passed away on December 31, 2020 unexpectly at his home.  Tom was born on July 20, 1943 to the late Albert H. Long and Mary (Rynone) Long in Geneva NY, where he was raised and lived until his move to Maryland in 1996. In his early years he was employed as a mechanic with Fratto Brothers Construction and the City of Geneva, New York.

After his move to Maryland he met Marsha, his wife of 20 years. Like Tom, Marsha shared his love of flying. They enjoyed flying to their vacation destinations, fly-in breakfasts, and day trips in the Delmarva area.

Tom’s love of flying began at an early age. He built model airplanes and always wanted to be a pilot. He worked his way through flight school at a local airport in Geneva NY and soloed in a Taylorcraft BC-12D in 1963. In his early 20s he crop dusted for a while and then flew for United  Airlines which was not suited for him.  He went to work for a corporation that leased planes and pilots and it was at that time he became certified in many different aircraft, flying to destinations all over the world and accumulated over 20,000 hours in a multitude of aircrafts, including the Beech 18, DC-3, DC-4, B-727, Citation, King Air, Gulfstream and Falcon.  Tom was also a licensed flight instructor and certified aircraft mechanic.

During his 35 year career in aviation, he was employed as Chief Pilot by UFCW Local 1 in Utica NY and then transferred to the UFCW headquarters in Washington DC where he retired after 20 years with the organization. After his retirement he continued to restore airplanes and fly his own planes.

Tom owned and restored many planes during his lifetime but his 1942 BT-13 World War II trainer, a two-seat bomber trainer, that he restored and housed on his property in Benedict was his proudest restoration.

Tom’s giving and loving soul, and the jokester he was will be greatly missed by his family, and those who knew and loved him.

Tom is  survived by his wife, Marsha Long; brother Albert William (Bevan) of Geneva NY and sister Nellene Reed. He is also survived by nephews Danny Long (Kelly) and Bill Long (Nancy) of Geneva NY.  He is survived by in-laws Skip Dixon (Bert); Olivia Deyette (Mark); Sharon Rooney; Lisa Denton and Linda Salazar (David) of Maryland. He is also survived by many great nieces and nephews in New York and Maryland.

Due to COVID 19 restrictions a celebration of Tom’s life will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, contributions to the AOPA Foundation in Tom’s memory may be mailed to the address below. Please make the checks payable to “AOPA Foundation” and write “Scholarship Fund ” with the individuals name on the memo line, and then mail it to:
AOPA Foundation
Attention: Carli Stone
421 Aviation Way
Frederick, MD 21701

If you prefer to contribute online, you can use this webpage: www.aopa.org/donation/oneclickmemorial Enter the individuals name in the “Dedicate this donation in memory of” field and the code R2114GYCFSS in the “Keycode” field (this will ensure the donation is directed to our scholarship program).

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AOPA Foundation – Flight Training Scholarships

AOPA Foundation
Attention: Carli Stone
421 Aviation Way
Frederick, MD 21701

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    Sylvia Mason
    5 Jan 2021
    4:38pm

    Marsha and Family: Sending my Condolences to you and the family. I didn’t know that was your husband until one day you came in the store together, he used to tease me about working hard. RIP.

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    John and Darlene Horsmon
    5 Jan 2021
    8:46pm

    Marsha, John and I were so sorry to hear of Tom’s passing, May he RIP and prayers will be said for you and your family. Love

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    Noelle Stickell
    5 Jan 2021
    8:51pm

    So sorry for your loss Marsha and family. Tom was such a wonderful man. He always made me feel so comfortable. Prayers that you may find some comfort and peace in the days ahead. XO. Noelle Stickell

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    Stephanie And Brendan Beatty
    5 Jan 2021
    9:11pm

    Our love, thoughts and prayers to Tom’s family. He was a delight to be around and always so kind. We always enjoyed his airplane talks and showing us his restored planes. He will be truly missed. 💙

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    Leslie Humphreys
    5 Jan 2021
    9:57pm

    Marsha I’m so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time.

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    Denise Paddy
    6 Jan 2021
    9:38am

    Sorry for your loss and praying you find joy and comfort in your memories

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    Linda Gott
    6 Jan 2021
    11:09am

    Marsha and Family, you have my most sincere heartfelt sympathy. Tom will be missed by many. I will miss his kind and his jovial manner. I am so very sorry for your loss and my prayers are with you as you go through this difficult time. Thinking of you, Linda Gott

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    Catherine Duncan
    7 Jan 2021
    10:37pm

    Marsha, my dear sweet “Sister”, such a devastating loss for you and your family. I have so many fond memories of Tom and what a cheerful character he was. After hearing of his passing I reflected on all he meant to so many and thought of the song ” Wind Beneath My Wings”. Fly so high you touch the sky dear Tom.

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    Tammy Jackson
    8 Jan 2021
    10:59am

    Dear Marsha,
    My deepest condolence to you in the loss of your beloved husband. May God comfort you and your family in His everlasting love and peace.

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    Wanda Jones
    9 Jan 2021
    11:28am

    Dear Marsha, my deepest sympathy and condolences to you and family on Tom’s passing. I hope the loving memories of your life together and the support of family and friends gives you some comfort during this sad and difficult time.

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    Lisah Harley
    11 Jan 2021
    7:50pm

    My condolences to the family.

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    Sylvia Mason
    5 Jan 2021
    4:38pm

    Marsha and Family: Sending my Condolences to you and the family. I didn’t know that was your husband until one day you came in the store together, he used to tease me about working hard. RIP.

    save
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    Prince Frederick
    State
    Maryland
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    John and Darlene Horsmon
    5 Jan 2021
    8:46pm

    Marsha, John and I were so sorry to hear of Tom’s passing, May he RIP and prayers will be said for you and your family. Love

    save
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    Bushnell
    State
    Florida
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    Noelle Stickell
    5 Jan 2021
    8:51pm

    So sorry for your loss Marsha and family. Tom was such a wonderful man. He always made me feel so comfortable. Prayers that you may find some comfort and peace in the days ahead. XO. Noelle Stickell

    save
    City
    Owings
    State
    MD
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    Stephanie And Brendan Beatty
    5 Jan 2021
    9:11pm

    Our love, thoughts and prayers to Tom’s family. He was a delight to be around and always so kind. We always enjoyed his airplane talks and showing us his restored planes. He will be truly missed. 💙

    save
    City
    La Plata
    State
    MD
    Reply
    Leslie Humphreys
    5 Jan 2021
    9:57pm

    Marsha I’m so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time.

    save
    City
    Chesapeake beach
    State
    Md
    Reply
    Denise Paddy
    6 Jan 2021
    9:38am

    Sorry for your loss and praying you find joy and comfort in your memories

    save
    City
    Chesapeake Beach
    State
    Md
    Reply
    Linda Gott
    6 Jan 2021
    11:09am

    Marsha and Family, you have my most sincere heartfelt sympathy. Tom will be missed by many. I will miss his kind and his jovial manner. I am so very sorry for your loss and my prayers are with you as you go through this difficult time. Thinking of you, Linda Gott

    save
    City
    Benedict
    State
    MD
    Reply
    Catherine Duncan
    7 Jan 2021
    10:37pm

    Marsha, my dear sweet “Sister”, such a devastating loss for you and your family. I have so many fond memories of Tom and what a cheerful character he was. After hearing of his passing I reflected on all he meant to so many and thought of the song ” Wind Beneath My Wings”. Fly so high you touch the sky dear Tom.

    save
    City
    Towson
    State
    Maryland
    Reply
    Tammy Jackson
    8 Jan 2021
    10:59am

    Dear Marsha,
    My deepest condolence to you in the loss of your beloved husband. May God comfort you and your family in His everlasting love and peace.

    save
    City
    Severn
    State
    Maryland
    Reply
    Wanda Jones
    9 Jan 2021
    11:28am

    Dear Marsha, my deepest sympathy and condolences to you and family on Tom’s passing. I hope the loving memories of your life together and the support of family and friends gives you some comfort during this sad and difficult time.

    save
    City
    Hyattsville
    State
    MD
    Reply
    Lisah Harley
    11 Jan 2021
    7:50pm

    My condolences to the family.

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    Brandywine
    State
    MD
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