Clarissa

Long

Clarissa Long was born on January 15, 1940, to Andrew and Clara Thomas in Englewood, New Jersey.  She attended Lincoln and Liberty Schools in Englewood, New Jersey.  She graduated from Dwight Marrow High School, class of 1957.

She dated and eventually married Mr. Isaac R. Long, Jr.  They were married for over 40 years until his passing.  She worked in housekeeping for 40 years before retiring.

Clarissa and Isaac had 7 children. Clarissa enjoyed traveling, watching Joel Osteen, sopra operas and the Jennifer Hudson show.  Spending time with her family and friends was very gratifying to her.  She really loved her family. Clarissa Long was an avid church goer, a woman of faith in God.  She attended the Shiloh AME Church for over 20 years, and she became a member of Victory Tabernacle for 14 years where Pastor Eula Shinholster is the Pastor.

Clarissa had an amazingly friendly smile and was loved and cherished by everyone.

Clarissa is proceeded by her husband, Isaac Long, daughter, Colleen Long and son, Leondis Long.  She is survived by her daughters, Sonya Kirkland of West End, North Carolina, Colette Long, Bettina Long, Laura Long of Englewood, New Jersey and son, Anthony Long of Teaneck, New Jersey, 18 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren, 1 great, great grandson, 1 great, great granddaughter and a host of family and friends.