November 16, 1922 - October 16, 2011
Age 88, of Saltvale Rd., Wyoming, NY, died October 16, 2011 at Storng Memorial Hospital in Rochester, following a brief illness.
He was born November 16, 1922 in Cuylerville, NY, son of the late Joseph and Wilhelmina Fisher Longhini. Don was a veteran of World War II having served in the US Army as a Technical Sargeant. He was involved in the Normandy Invasion and the Battle of the Bulge. He received the European-African-Middle Eastern Medal. In early years, Don worked for Bausch & Lomb Company in Rochester, drove for Carroll Milk Hauling in Pavilion and worked at Haxton’s Canning Factory in Wyoming. He also owned and operated a poultry farm. Don was a self employed farmer for 65 years and was known as the hay guru of Saltvale Road.
Don was a long time member of St. Michael’s Church in Warsaw, the Bostian-Rowe Post American Legion in Wyoming, the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post in Warsaw. Don was an avid Buffalo Bills fan and New York Yankees fan and enjoyed bowling and his dogs. He enjoyed going out to dinner with his beloved wife Regina and friends and mowing his lawn. Above all, Don was a devoted husband, father and grandfather.
Surviving are his wife of 65 years, Regina Gleba Longhini, whom he married on February 23, 1946; his children, Douglas (Claudia) Longhini of North Carolina, Richard (Tara) Longhini of Silver Springs, Barbara (Corky) Upright of Warsaw; his brother, Jack Longhini of Wyoming, NY; his grandchildren, Sara Longhini of Tennessee, Peter (Kelly) Longhini of Virginia, Jeff (Holly) Mitchell of Warsaw, Matthew Longhini of Tennessee, Robin Mitchell of Warsaw, Adam (Donna) Longhini of Chili; his great grandchildren, Kala, Jacob, Ella, Cooper, Kristi and Steve; several nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Ernest Longhini.
Friends may call Wednesday 2 – 4 & 7 – 9 at Robinson & Hackemer Funeral Home, 246 N. Main St., Warsaw. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday at 10 AM at St. Michael’s Church, N. Main St., Warsaw. Burial with military honors will be in St. Michael’s Cemetery. A veteran’s service will be held Wednesday at 6:45 PM at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Wyoming Hook & Ladder Co., Wyoming, NY 14591 or St. Michael’s Church, 171 N. Main St., Warsaw, NY 14569 or the American Cancer Society, 101 John J. Audubon Pkwy., Amherst, NY 14228-1198.
October 19, 2011 : Calling Hours for Donald P. Longhini - 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
October 19, 2011 : Veterans Service for Donald P. Longhini - 6:45 PM
October 19, 2011 : Calling Hours for Donald P. Longhini - 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
October 20, 2011 : Mass of Christian Burial for Donald P. Longhini at St. Michael’s Church, N. Main St., Warsaw - 10:00 AM
Oct 24.11 from Joanne Crosman:
Don's death marks the passing of a kind person and a great hay maker. If I saw him cutting hay on my way up the Saltvale it was a sign I had better get the haybine hooked up when I got home. I will think of him with honor whenever I use his old Gehl rake...
Oct 20.11 from Jeff Zinkievich:
Good bye to a member of our nations "Greatest Generation". May God take care of you and your family.
Oct 19.11 from Bonnie Bowman:
Dear Reggie and Family,
Just wanted to let you know how sorry we were to hear of Don's death. He was always so nice to talk to when we would see him out and about.
When driving down Saltvale Road is was easy to figure out where he was. Just look for his dog and Don was pretty close by.
Cherish the memories you have of your life together. May they comfort you in the comming days.
With our Sympathy,
Butch and Bonnie Bowman
Oct 19.11 from Ann Bookmiller:
Just wanted you all to know that I'm thinking about you all. Barbie and Richard my thoughts and prayers are with you both and the family. Sorry that I could not attend the service because I'm flordia for about a month. Sincerely Annie Book.
Oct 18.11 from Kathy Hall:
I am so sorry for your loss. Barb and Robin, if there is anything that I can do for you,please don't hesitate to let me know! Love you
Oct 18.11 from Tim Wilcox:
Rich, I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. Your entire family in in our prayers. Tim
Oct 18.11 from Ken Lyon Texas Brine Wyoming:
....one of the nicest gentleman I have ever met. It was a pleasure to have known him and my condolences go out to his family.