Cyril (Cy) Arthur Long

Cyril (Cy) Long, 86, left this earth, Sunday, May 15, 2011, but his spirit will forever be with his children and grandchildren. Cy was born on January 25, 1925 in Lake Park, Iowa, one of eight sons. He served in the U S Army Air Corp during WWII in North Africa, Italy and Austria. When he returned home, he and Lucille were married. He attended the University of Iowa and as their family grew and grew, they decided to make their home in Albuquerque. Cy spent many years in the institutional food distribution business and also equipment leasing business. His children’s well being and education were always his primary concern, so he volunteered in Church activities, scouting, athletics, P.T.A., etc. Cy was also very active in the Knights of Columbus, serving as district deputy and Faithful Navigator of the 4th Degree. He was preceded in death by his eldest and youngest sons, Gregory and David and is survived by his wife of 64 years, Lucille; three brothers; eight children Gail Karrer, Cheryl Shaw, Gary (Mary), Jeff, Dan, Beth (Mark) Head, Chris (Sherri), Teresa (Robert) Chavez; Nineteen grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Visitation will be held at Daniels Family Funeral Service Carlisle Chapel, on Wednesday evening May 18, 2011 from 6:00pm to 7:00pm with a rosary following at 7:00pm. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at St. Therese Shrine of the Little Flower, 300 Mildred NW on Thursday, May 19, 2011 at 10:00am. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Cy’s care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Service Carlisle Chapel 3113 Carlisle Boulevard, NE Albuquerque, NM 87110 (505) 884-1188)