Long, Rita Beatrice. Age 98, of Hicksville, NY ( formerly of Glendale, NY), passed away on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 in her home in Thousand Oaks, CA. Rita was born in Glendale, NY where she meet her husband Leon during World War II. They were married for 65 years until his death in 2012. They moved to Hicksville in 1954 and lived there for 50 years. Leon worked as a pressman for the NYTimes while Rita worked as an office manager for Cigna Health and Life. Rita was very active in Our Lady of Mercy church, serving as President of the Rosary Altar Society many times, as well as, the Parish Council. She ran the 20th and 25th Anniversary parties for the parish, put on multiple Fashion Shows and appeared in the yearly Christmas Shows. She and Leon loved to travel, especially on cruises, and visited New Zealand, Australia, Europe and Ireland among their trips. She loved to dance and play cards and golf. She was proud to win the first Charles Paulson Memorial Golf tournament. She is survived by her four children, Carol Ann of CA (daughter), James (Eva) of PA ; Patrick (Gail)of NY; and Rita Michele (daughter)of NV. She is survived by eight grandchildren. Visitation will be a Wagner's Funeral Home 125 West Old Country Road, Hicksville on Thursday 2-4, and 6-8. Funeral Mass at Our Lady of Mercy Roman Catholic Church on Friday at 10:00AM. Burial will be in Calverton National Cemetery with Leon. Memorial Donations: in Lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Rita's honor to Smile Train, The Guide Dog Foundation of Smithtown, or Foundation for the Blind.
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