Rudolph J. Longo Sr.

Stratham- Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend a visitation on Tuesday, June 10th from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., followed by a funeral service at noon at the Remick & Gendron Funeral Home, 811 Lafayette Road in Hampton, to honor the life of Rudolph J. Longo Sr., who passed away peacefully at his home in Stratham on May 18th, at the age of 93. Born and raised in Chelsea, MA, Rudy was one of eight children of the late Ralph and Jennie (Palomba) Longo. He later lived in Cambridge and Revere, before settling in North Reading, where he and his beloved wife Mary (Lunt) Longo raised their family. As family lore goes, Rudy eloped with Mary using money given to him by his mother to buy cold cuts, a story as legendary as his sense of humor. A proud combat veteran of the Korean War, Rudy returned home and poured his energy into work and family. He was a man of remarkable skill — a glass blower, handyman, and talented problem solver who could build or fix just about anything. He worked at the forefront of the semiconductor industry with GTE- Sylvania and M/A- COM, and later ran his own handyman business, earning not just customers but lasting friendships. Rudy had a quick wit and an enduring sense of humor that could lighten any moment. He was deeply devoted to his family, speaking often of the mother who raised him and doting on generations of grandchildren and great-grandchildren who knew him fondly as “Papa.” His home was always stocked with Dr Pepper, Cow Tales, and York Peppermint Patties, treats he joyfully shared with every visiting child, friend, and neighbor. He is lovingly survived by his son Rudolph J. Longo Jr. and his wife Susan of Haverhill, and his daughter Dot Roth and her husband Chris of Stratham. He is also survived by his sisters Edna Ganzer of St. Paul, MN and Arlene Fuller Billerica, MA and Priscilla McDonald of Pickerington, OH. He was the proud grandfather of five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren and will be fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews In addition to his beloved wife Mary who passed in 2011, Rudy was predeceased by his son William J. Longo in 1980 and his siblings Jennie Avola, Anthony Longo, Robert Longo, and Mary Scholl. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: The Joe Andruzzi Foundation by clicking here or The Anthony DeBonis Memorial Fund via Venmo: ADMF_2020

Rudolph J. Longo Sr.

January 1, 1932 - May 18, 2025