Lakeville: May 24, 2015 at age 89. Predeceased by parents Melvin & Gladys (Carr) Long and son Ronald Long. Survived by his wife of 67 years Rachel (Reed), children; Judy Long (Stephen Sellinger) of FL and Deni Long (Mark Lorenzen) of Rochester. Daughter-in-law Dana Keefer of Watertown. Grandchildren; Eric Long, Alex Long, Brenna Lorenzen, Luke (Kate) Lorenzen, great-grandchildren; Ella & Nathan Lorenzen. 1 exchange daughter and 11 exchange grandchildren from around the world. Elwood was a Mason for over 60 years, was a long time member of the Lakeville UCC, and served his country in the US Army Air Corps.
“El” was born May 22, 1926 to Gladys and Mel Long. He grew up in Lakeville and graduated from Livonia Central School. He was a loving son, husband, father, uncle, grandfather and had friendships across the country and around the world. He was a strong man who served his country in the Army Air Corps in WWII. He was a machinist, mechanic, entrepreneur, craftsman and avid pilot. He was active for many years in the Lakeville Volunteer Fire Department and served as Chief. He was an active member of the Lakeville United Church of Christ for more than 70 years. El was a member and President of the Livonia Central Board of Education for several years. He enjoyed flying, history, baseball, sailing, and spending time with family and friends.
Friends may call on Friday, May 29th, from 4-7pm at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., 21 Big Tree Street, Rte 15 & 20A, Livonia. Funeral Service will be held on Saturday at 2pm at the Lakeville United Church of Christ, 5687 Big Tree Road, Rte 20A, Lakeville, NY 14480. Private burial Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Geneseo, NY. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lakeville United Church of Christ at the address above or the Lakeville Fire Department, PO Box 376, Lakeville, NY 14480. To send a condolence and for further information please visit:
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