Obituary of Gerald Joseph Longo Jr

Gerald Joseph Longo Jr.

12/14/1941 – 12/09/2023

Jerry "Guido" Longo Jr., 81, of Westminster, Colorado, passed away on December 9, 2023. He was born on December 14, 1941, in Denver, Colorado. Jerry, also known as Guido, was a beloved husband, father, stepfather, grandfather, and great-grandfather.

Jerry is survived by his loving wife, Flora, his son Dean (Michelle), his daughter Pamela (Pete), his stepson Ken, his stepdaughter Fancy, as well as 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother Marie Longo, father Gerald Longo Sr., daughter Gina Longo, brothers Joe Longo and Donald Longo and sister Charlotte Lewis.

Jerry attended St. Catherine Primary School and later graduated from Mount Caramel High School. Following his education, Jerry proudly served in the United States Coast Guard in 1962.

Jerry, or Guido as many knew him, will be remembered for his dedication to his family, his love for his country, and his sense of humor. He will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him.

A memorial service will be held to honor Jerry's life and military service will be held on Friday, January 26, 2024, at 11:00 am at Fort Logan National Cemetery, located at 3698 S. Sheridan Blvd., Denver, Colorado 80235. Family and friends are invited to join together in remembrance and pay their respects to this remarkable man.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations to be made to a veterans' organization of your choice.

Please join us in celebrating the life of Jerry Longo, a remarkable man who touched the lives of many. May his soul rest in eternal peace.