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Mary J. Long

September 11, 1920 — July 1, 2015

Mary J. Long, age 94, of Iron River, MI, passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2015 at the Iron River Care Center. She was born September 11, 1920 in Stambaugh, MI, the daughter of the late Fresilio and Mary (Bivilaqua) Fochesato. She attended the Caspian and Stambaugh Schools, graduating from Stambaugh High School with the Class of 1938. She married John Long on August 9, 1941 in Caspian, MI. John preceded her in death. Mary was a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church of Iron River, St. Agnes Altar Society, and the Italian Ladies Society, and former member of the Lady Elks. Mary is survived by her sister, Ann Martini of Iron River; daughters-in-law, Jo Ann Tarsi Long and Lois Long; grandchildren, Ryan, Nicholas, Angela, and John; special niece, Gerry Silfven. She was also preceded in death by her sons, Danny and Alan Long, and brothers, Ben, Molesto, Dan, and Andrew Fochesato. Visitation will be held Tuesday, July 7, 2015 from 9:00 to 10:45 a.m. at the Jacobs Funeral Home of Iron River. Funeral services will be held Tuesday. July 7, 2015 at 11 a.m. at St. Agnes Catholic Church of Iron River, with Rev. Gregory Veneklase to offer the Mass of Christian Burial. The ladies of the Italian Ladies Society will form an Honor Guard at the service.Pallbearers will be Chris Thompson, Ryan Long , Nicholas Long, John Long,, Al Silfven, and Mark Martini Interment will be in Resthaven Cemetery. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Mary J. Long, please visit our flower store.

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