Mrs. Longhi, the former Phyllis Moraio, attended Greenwich schools. After graduating from Greenwich High School, Mrs. Longhi attended Virginia Polytechnic Institute and graduated from Marshall University with a degree in Business Administration. Mrs. Longhi was an Administrative Assistant at American Cyanamid as well as with Curtis, Morris, & Safford Patent Attorneys in New York City. Mrs. Longhi was also Vice President with Marketing Consultants.
In 1951 Mrs. Longhi married Richard L. Longhi, a civil engineer and graduate of New York University. An avid golfer and bridge player, Mr. & Mrs. Longhi belonged to Westchester Country Club for many years.
A devoted mother, Mrs. Longhi leaves her children, Barbara Ruggieri, Michele Burns (Peter), and Richard Longhi (Sheila), five grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.
A funeral mass will be held on Saturday, June 8, 2024 at St Aloysius Parish, 21 Cherry St. New Canaan, CT 06840. Interment will be private.