Neil J. Longobardi

away June 13, 2014. He was born to Mary and Liberato Longobardi of

New Haven, CT on January 19, 1933. Neil attended schools in New

Haven, upon graduation from high school in 1951 he enlisted in the

United States Air Force where he served 4 years during the Korean

Conflict in 1951-1955 then honorably discharged as Staff Sargent. He

graduated from the University of New Haven in 1965 after 9 years of

night school while also working and raising a family. Neil raised his

family in Cheshire, CT where he worked for many years as a controller

of Ball and Socket Inc. and president of Longobardi Consulting

Services. In 1998 relocated to South Dennis, MA where he enjoyed his

retirement years. After retiring to Cape Cod he worked as a real

estate agent for Kinlin Grover in Yarmouthport MA.

Neil was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. His enjoyment

was spending time with his wife/best friend, and his family. He

enjoyed many sports, golfing, dancing and music. He was always very

involved in the community and was very much loved and respected by all

who knew him. While residing in CT he was a member of the Cheshire

Chamber of Commerce, St. Thomas Becket Parish Council, Eucharistic

Minister and Parish Accountant. After relocating to Cape Cod he was

an active member of Dennis Harwich Lions Club and Cape Cod Men's Club.

Neil is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Lois (Greene)

Longobardi, his sister Concetta Romano and brother-in-law Luciano

Romano of North Haven, CT, his son Stephen Longobardi and wife

Agrippina of Hyannis, MA, four daughters Kathleen Longobardi of South

Dennis, MA, Diane Roemmele and husband Richard of Cheshire, CT, Judith

Gannon of Yarmouthport, MA, and Karen Lane of Yarmouthport, MA. He is

also survived by seven grandchildren and one great grandchild, and

many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother, Gennaro

Longobardi and sister-in-law Carol Longobardi.

Friends may call from 4-7 pm today, Monday, June 16, 2014 at Doane,

Beal & Ames Funeral Home, 729 Route 134 in South Dennis. A Mass of

Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 am on Tuesday, June 17, 2014

at St. Pius X Church, 5 Barbara Street, South Yarmouth, MA 02664.

Burial will follow in Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne.

The family would like to thank the staff at Epoch of Harwich and Hope

Hospice of Cape Cod for their compassionate care.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Horizons Inc., PO Box 323,

South Windham, CT 06266 Or Habilitation Assistance Corporation, 43

Long Pond Drive, South Yarmouth, MA 02664.