Mary Elizabeth Long, 84, a life long resident of Paulsboro/Billingsport, known to many as "AUNT MARY", passed away June 21, 2008. She is the beloved sister of Theresa (Joseph) Burke (nee Long), Paulsboro, loving aunt of Edward J. and Andrew P., Sally J. (Bill), Jacklyn, Sandra J., Maureen and many great and great grand nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents John J. (Jack) and Anna Long (nee Lynch), sisters Alice Ordille, A. Virginia, brothers Joseph P., John J., Edward F., S/SGT Andrew P. and Peter J.

Mary was a 1941 Paulsboro High School graduate, attended Cornell University and graduated from the Dale Carnegie School. For 40 years she was employed by New Jersey Bell (Verizon), was a US WWII Navy Waves Veteran, Past President of Local C.W.A. Union and a life member of Telecom Pioneers (Verizon) H.G.-McCully-Downstate Chapter #811.

Mary enjoyed bowling, golf, casinos, QVC shopping and spending holidays with all her extended family and friends. Her greatest joy in life was caring for her family.

A viewing will be held on Saturday 8:30-10:00am at the Landolfi Funeral Home of Paulsboro, 300 W. Broad St., Paulsboro. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10:30am at the St. John's Church, Beacon Ave., Paulsboro. Interment New St. Mary's Cemetery, Bellmawr. To share condolences please visit our website www.landolfifuneralhome.com