Joseph Paul Long, 71, of Tunkhannock passed away at the CMC Hospital on March 1, 2019.  He was born in Nicholson on Aug. 26, 1947 and he was the son of the late Alfred and Pearl Reynolds Long.  Joe was married to the former Barbara Lou Clark

Joe worked at the St. Michaels School and he enjoyed watching his grandchildren sporting events and fishing.

In addition to his parents Joe is preceded in death by a son Joseph Long, Jr., brother David Gregory, a grandchild, and great grandchildren.

In addition to his wife he is survived by a brother Bill Gregory, sisters Donna Pellett and Barbara Holland, 6 children, 20 grandchildren, and 3 great grandchildren.

Services will be private at the convenience of the family.

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