Angela "Angie" Longa, nee Romeo, of
Sanibel, died on Sept. 22, 2012, after a
short illness at Hope Hospice in Fort
Myers. She was an inspiration to her family
and those around her as she battled an
aggressive form of leukemia, with her positivity,
courage, and laughter.
"Ange" was born on June 7, 1931, in
Bayonne, N.J., where she raised her three
children, until moving to Sanibel in 1989
with her beloved husband, Richie, who
died suddenly last summer. Angie and
Richie were known to their neighbors for
their hospitality, warmth, and willingness
to lend a helping hand when needed. She
was an employee of Shearson Loeb Rhodes
in New York City and New Jersey,
Cablevision on Sanibel, and The Sanibel
Hilton.
She was a beloved member of her community,
welcoming everyone she met with
a warm smile as she took her daily walks.
She was always willing to whip up a pot of
her famous sauce and meatballs and provide
a quick meal for returning seasonal
neighbors and friends. Angie's passion
was spending time with her family, especially
her grandchildren, and singing and
dancing. Gifted with a beautiful voice, she
enjoyed singing everything from opera to
scat to Broadway classics.
Angie is pre-deceased by her husband
Richard "Richie" "Dick" Longa, sister
Grace Romeo Bonner, and brothers Tony,
Paul, and Frank Romeo. She is survived by
her children, Karen and Chet Dobies of
Fort Myers, Dane Longa of Sanibel, and
Diane Craft of New York City. Also survived
by four grandchildren Dane Michael
Longa, Francesca, Isabella, and Amelia
Craft, three great grandchildren, nine
nieces and nephews, and seven great grandnieces
and nephews.
There will be a Memorial service on
Sunday, Nov. 11, at 2:30 p.m. at St
Michael's All Angels Episcopal Church,
2304 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel.
Donations in her name can be made to
one of the following:
Hope Hospice, 9470 Healthpark Circle,
Fort Myers, FL (482-4673);
Scleroderma Foundation, Tri State Inc.
Chapter, 59 Front Street, Binghamton,
NY,13905;
The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society,
Donor Services, P.O. Box 4072. Pittsfield,
MA 01202.
