63, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2015 in Denver, Colorado. He is survived by his loving family; his loving wife of 41 years, Geri De Long, two daughters, Nenna Hood, and Kacey De Long, siblings; Bill (Bonnie) De Long, Jim De Long, John De Long, Becky (Anthony) Celentano, Ed (Cindy) De Long, and Cindy (Doug) Jones, six grandchildren; Loriale De Long, Mariah Gonzales, Desmond De Long, Zian Hood, Allannah "Buckaroo" De Long, and Izak Tafoya. He was preceded in death by a son Anthony De Long, his parents, William and Betty Jean De Long, and a sister Kathy McKay.
A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, December 12, 2015, 3pm in the Pavilion of Reflection located on the grounds of Olinger Crown Hill Mortuary & Cemetery in Wheat Ridge, Colorado.
