Helen N. Long Obituary

We bid farewell to Helen N. Long of Manasquan, New Jersey, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on May 24, 2026 at the age of 97. Helen touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Stephen Negrey and Catherine Negrey (Semanek); her siblings, Mary Freedley, John Negrey and Stephen Negrey; her son-in-law Steven Ringo; and her husband John P. Long.

She is survived by: her children, John P. Jr. (Jay), Patty Long, Marybeth Ringo (late Steven), Ellene, Carl Pease, Stephanie Mack, Mark Long (Kerri Ramsay), Michael, Karen Long, Thomas and Christine Long; her grandchildren, Maggie (Justin White), Brydie Long, Sarah Long (Charlie Hoffman), Caroline (Andrew Dellechiaie), Jessica Ringo, Michael Ringo (Olivia Mangino), Johne (Tiana Ringo), Cheyenne Mack, Dakota Mack, John Long (Jack), Rebecca Long and Tommy Long; and her great grandchildren, Jude, Ronan, Campbell White and Arlo Ringo.

A donation in lieu of flowers is appreciated to the Mayo Clinic, Attn: Dr. Dearani, Chair Cardiovascular Surgery, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN., 55905 In check memo: "The Jack Long Fund"A Graveside Service will be held on Thursday, May 28th, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. in the Long family plot.