Robert James Furlong left us to join the Lord on Saturday, November 11, 2017, two weeks before his 91st birthday.
Robert was predeceased by his loving wife of 65 years, Dorothy Marie (Noga) Furlong.
He is survived by his seven children: Martin Furlong, Albany, New York; Walter Furlong, Baltimore, MD; Mary Furlong, Austin, TX; Patricia Furlong, Bradenton, FL; Paul Furlong, Binghamton, NY; Joseph Furlong, El Paso, TX; and Kathleen Glover, Bradenton, FL. Robert is also survived by many grandchildren and great-children.
Robert was born in Cleveland, Ohio. He served in the US Army from 1945-1947, and attended Manhattan College in New York City.
Robert was founder and past president of Furlong Insurance Agency in Binghamton, New York. Robert had an entrepreneurial spirit, and enjoyed founding multiple other businesses before retiring to Bradenton, FL.
Robert is a member of St. Frances X Cabrini Catholic Church, Parrish, FL. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus.
A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Frances X Cabrini Catholic Church, 12001 69th St. E., Parrish, FL 34219 on Thursday, November 16th at 10:30 am.
Burial will be at the Sarasota Veteran’s Cemetery at 1:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Frances X Cabrini Catholic Church, Parrish, FL.
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