Daniel T. Long

Dan grew up in Needham where he married his high school sweetheart, Sherry Vellali.  They spent many years living on the Cape before moving to Pembroke with their two children.   He and Sherry had just moved to Kingston two years ago.  Dan spent most of his career in sales – automotive and realty, and also helped coach his children’s sports teams as they were growing up.  Dan loved being around the water and was an avid fisherman.  He also enjoyed cooking, landscaping, carpentry and grocery shopping.  He was a fervent Patriots fan with a great sense of humor.  He is probably haunting Roger Goodell at this very moment.

Dan leaves behind a devoted family and many friends.  He is survived by his wife and best friend Sherry Long (Vellali) of Kingston; his son Matthew Long of Kingston; his daughter Chrissy Lynch (Long) of Quincy, her husband Kevin Lynch and their children Holly and Shane (Dan’s grandchildren). He is the brother of David Long of Natick and David’s wife Beverly; brother of the late Richard Long of Needham and Richard’s widow Ginny; he is the brother-in-law of Victor Vellali of Medfield and his wife Lauren; and brother-in-law of Lisa Vellali of Boca Raton, Florida.  He also leaves behind nieces and nephews: Kelly Champoux (Long), Karen Costello (Long), Wesley Long and Carl Vellali.  Dan was the step-son of the late Alfred Lussier.

There will be a visitation at the Sullivan Funeral Home on 551 Washington St. Rte. 53 in Hanover on Monday January 9th from 4PM – 7PM.  There will be a funeral service on Tuesday January 10th at 11AM at St. Andrew’s church on 17 Church St in Hanover followed by a reception.  

In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in memory of Daniel T. Long to support cancer research and patient care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284 or via www.dana-farber.org/gift

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