Corinne (Crelan) Longo, 83, daughter of the late John F. Crelan and Josephine L. Crelan, of Manchester, Connecticut and Kennebunkport, Maine died peacefully on January 16, 2022 with the love of her family embracing her. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 53 years, Joseph W. Longo, Jr. There was nothing more important to her then her six children, Joseph R. Longo and his wife Terri of Grand Isle, Vermont, John R. Longo and his wife Sheila of East Granby, Connecticut, James R. Longo of Ellington, Connecticut, Jerome R. Longo and his wife Amariah of Talkeetna, Alaska, Jacqueline R. Longo of Middletown, Connecticut and Jannette L. Alosky and her husband and her favorite son-in-law Peter of Coventry, Connecticut. Her many grandchildren, Joseph Longo, Nicolas Longo, Matthew Longo, Becki Tenaglia, William Longo, Zachary Longo, Uma Longo, Crelan Longo, John Milios, Alyssa Milios, Kyrstin Giliberto, P. Brock Alosky, W. Reid Alosky and R. Maxwell Alosky and great grandchildren, Nico, Theo, Adaly and Sofia. She also leaves behind her brother, John Crelan of Martha’s Vineyard and many cousins, nephews, a niece and many friends. She was predeceased by her brother Robert Crelan. She worked as a volunteer at Keeney Street School and a paraprofessional at Bennet Jr. High School with a focus on children with special needs and later worked as a legal assistant in prominent law firms in Manchester, Glastonbury and Hartford. She was a docent for the Kennebunkport Historical Society for many years. She had a beautiful marriage with Joe and a wonderful life. She loved the opera, drawing, gardening, crosswords, reading and traveling with family and friends. She traveled to many countries but her favorite destination was Goose Rocks Beach in Kennebunkport, Maine where she could spend cherished time with Joe and their children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, family and friends, all were always welcome, especially on the porch. She was a remarkable woman, smart, wise, caring, loving, always teaching, always a smile, always kind words, always open arms, always gentle and the epitome of grace. She will forever be the beauty within us and in the beauty that surrounds us. A Mass to honor both Corinne and Joseph will be held on Monday, April 25, 2022 at 10:00 A.M. at Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church, 53 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, Connecticut with a burial to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, Hebron Avenue, Glastonbury, Connecticut. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to Cherish the Children Foundation, P.O. Box 128, Glastonbury, CT 06033. To leave an online condolence or favorite memories, please visit www.newkirkandwhitney.com.
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