Dennis Long

WORCESTER - Dennis G. Long, 62, of Sunderland Road, died Friday, May 18, 2012, at UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus, Worcester. He is survived by his longtime companion, Dara L. Predmore of Worcester; two daughters, Kelly A. Parks of Dudley, and Kim J. McKinney and her husband Jay of Dudley; his parents, George F. and Doris M. (Kruszyna) Long of Sun City Center, FL; his brother, Michael R. Long and his partner Cheryl Brooks of Williamsburg, MA; his sister, Karen A. Jackson and her husband Clark of Charlotte, NC; four grandchildren, Brandon S. Parks of Dudley, Mikayla L. Parks, Kelsey E. Parks, and Stephanie A. McKinney, all of Dudley; and his former wife, JoAnn C. (Landry) Long of Dudley. He was born in Springfield and lived in Worcester for the past 30 years. Mr. Long was a self-employed public insurance adjuster for 20 years. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, and enjoyed telling stories and making people laugh. Calling hours are Wednesday, May 23, 2012, from 5-7 p.m. at Paradis Funeral Home, 357 Main St., Oxford. Burial will be private at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 417005, Boston, MA 02241-7005.