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Obituaries | The Tube City Almanac | September 25, 2023

Robert T. Long, 87, of Elizabeth Township and formerly of Duquesne, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 24, 2023 at Allegheny General Hospital. Born September 21, 1936 in Duquesne, he was the seventh son and eleventh out of twelve children of the late Francis P. Long and Henrietta V. (Weir) Long. Robert graduated from Duquesne City High School and served four years in the United States Air Force. Robert was an officer and supervisor of Long’s Hauling Company, Inc. for over forty years. Upon retirement, he served as a security guard at local facilities with Clark Laboratories his most recent assignment. Robert is survived by his son, Douglas of Hummelstown, PA, sister Louise M. (Kenneth) Peairs, sister-in-law Jane E. Long of Duquesne, nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. Robert is preceded in death by his wife, Jean, his brothers, the late Maj. John A., Timothy R., Dr. Francis P., Eugene P., William J. Long, Frederick J. and Richard M. “Mickey” Long, and his sisters, Mary Margaret Stewart, Hannah N. Thomas and Patricia J. Bornyas. Interment was at St. Joseph Cemetery, West Mifflin. Known for his quiet intelligence and unique sense of humor, Bob was always an enjoyment at family gatherings. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of choice. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.

Originally published September 25, 2023.

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