Michael Paul Longo
elevated f1i3J April 9, 1943 ~ February 2, 2024
elevated f1i3J Funeral Mass
Saturday, February 10, 2024, at 1:30 pm
elevated f1i3J Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, ON, L3T 3Z6
elevated f1i3J Chapel of St. Joseph – Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
elevated f1i3J Celebration of Life
Following the Funeral Mass at Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
elevated f1i3J Obituary
elevated f1i3J In Memory of Michael Paul Longo
elevated f1i3J It is with great sadness and heavy hearts we announce the passing of Michael Paul Longo on February 2, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Michael was the beloved husband of Margaret Longo, cherished father of Kelly and her husband David, Michelle and her husband Mario, Michael John and his wife Victoria, and proudest “Papa” to Courtney, Megan, Emma, Sydney, Michael, and Isabella.
elevated f1i3J Michael was born on April 9, 1943, in Toronto, Ontario. He met the love of his life, Margaret, at the age of 16, and together they built a life that spanned over 60 wonderful years. Michael was a Toronto Fire-Fighter for over 30 years, ending his career as District Chief. Although karate and boxing were his passions, his family was always his priority. Spending time with his wife, children, and grandchildren brought him the greatest joy.
elevated f1i3J Michael leaves behind a legacy of love and cherished memories, he will forever be held dear in the hearts of his family.
elevated f1i3J A funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 10, at 1:30pm in the Holy Cross Funeral Home Chapel. Since Michael loved a party, a drop in Celebration of Life will also be held at the Holy Cross Funeral Home from 2:30 to 4:30 pm.
elevated f1i3J In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Alzheimer’s Society in Michael’s honor.
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Marg and family,
I am so very sorry to hear of Michaels passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love, Elaine
Dear Marg and all of Mike’s family,
I am sorry to learn that you have lost such a wonderful soul. He always made me feel so special every time our paths crossed. May all of your wonderful memories sustain you in the difficult days ahead. Rest in peace Mike-you lived a good life. Take good care of yourself Marg. xo
I knew him when I worked at Napa and we became friends. He was always joking with us. I won’t forget him because he was a great guy Sorry to see him leave us. God Bless you
Hello Marg and family
We are very sorry to hear that Mike has left this earth. He was always a fun-loving guy with lots of funny stories.
I’m sending you strength Marg. xxoo
Love your cousin Ella May and John
Dear Marg & family
I am deeply saddened for loss of your Mike. He was a wonderful guy & I know always a big hi & a smile. I am happy I was able to cross paths with him in my life . I so enjoyed seeing you both. I will be thinking of you Marg & hope you will visit the Valley 💗
Sincere condolences to the family and friends of Mike. Mike was one of the Firefighters I looked up to when I started in 1981. Always a well respected firefighter and gentleman who was smiling and represented the Fire Service as good as anyone. The last time I talked with Mike was at the Newmarket Retired Firefighter breakfast a few yrs ago and we all enjoyed his company. Rest in eternal peace Brother Longo.
Our sincere condolences Marg and family. Mike was a wonderful man and we were lucky to spend some memorable times in Florida together with you both. He will be missed. Greg and Nina Barnes
With saddened hearts, Kevin and I wish extend our deepest sympathy.
I think about the fun times we had on cruises and in Los Vegas and other good times we had in the past. Mike was a great man and loved by all. He was always smiling.
To the Longo Family – I always told M and M that if anything happened to the 4 of us, our spirits would meet at Holy Cross as Kevin and I have a place there as well. We could always resume the
card games we played so often in years past only this time underground. We will miss you forever.
Further more, I will never forget Mike and it just so happened that he passed away on my birthday.
Marg & Family
So difficult to hear of the loss of a great man. Mike was one of a kind and a joy to be with. May he R I P
hello to all the Longo Family
Mike was one of the first people I met on the fire trucks, He was a great guy to work with and he had a fabulous sense of humour.
It was an honour to work with him from time to time over the years.
My sincerest condolences to all who loved Mike
John Brown
I met Mike Longo when I was with Toronto EMS.
He and his crew were always having a fun time serving and looking after the citizens in Regent park.
He convinced me to apply to Toronto fire, and made a career change, that I’m so grateful for!
He showed me the importance of respect, care, and compassion for the people of Toronto.
I will always be grateful.
Several years after being hired by Toronto Fire, I had the opportunity to work with him on his truck. We was such a great captain. He was experienced and well respected. He cared about his crew and was a real gentleman and mentor to many including myself.
Im so happy that I had the chance to Thank him, and explain what a wonderful thing he had done for me. Like many people who have know him, Mike has always made our lives better being around him.
Warmest wishes and blessings to his family and friends
Marg and kids: Ginny and I were saddened to hear of Mike’s death. The Longo’s were one of several neighbors we were blessed to have across the driveway on Donlea. At times like this, we remember the many driveway conversations, joint garage sales and the observation of kids growing up and acquiring significant others and their own kids. Mike always had a cheery greeting and conversation for us even as we both commiserated about life’s challenges.
I know Aaron always admired Mike’s level of physical fitness.
I hope the many memories you have of him can sustain you through these difficult times.
Dear Marg and family, we are sending prayers and love to you and wishing you healing and peace. I always enjoyed when all the family would get together and reconnecting, sharing stories from over and the years. I as one of the youngest cousins relied on the older ones for information. I remember Michael when he lived at our house on Epsom Downs and I would sit on the basement stairs and talk to him. Then when he needed me to leave he would send off with a candy. Michael always had a smile and I will keep that memory of him always. 🙏🏻❤️
My deepest sympathy.
I started with Toronto Fire in 1995. Mike was a true mentor and inspiration to me. His sense of humor, care for his fellow firefighters and commitment to this time honored profession was always top notch.
I will always have his spirit to look up to.
My lovely Godfather. What an amazing man. Will always remember how much he loved a good time. But above all else he loved his family fiercely. Thinking of them every day as they deal with such a loss.
My deepest condolences to you Margaret & your family. Know he will always be in your heart filled with so many memories.
Our sincere and deepest condolences to Margaret and family. We enjoyed many a chat with Mike and Marg especially at the pool in Pointe West.
Hello Margaret, Michelle, Mario and family
Sincere condolences to the family.
Our deepest sympathy to all.
Great Firefighter Great Man.
Dear Marg and Family. I am blessed to have had some lovely chit chats with Mike since we met a couple of years ago. He always kept me on my toes to keep up with his quick wit and humour. His devotion to family gave him strength till the end. I am so so sorry for the loss I feel I share with you.
I am sorry to learn of Mikes passing. We enjoyed visiting with you both in Pointe West.
My sincere condolences to you Marg and your family.
I am very sorry for your loss. Although we havent seen you in a long time we cherish our memories with Michael. Our deeepest sympathies to the entire family.
With love
I was sorry to hear about Mikes passing.I remember our many chats at Pointe west.My thoughts and prayers to you and your family
Dearest Marg, Kelly, Michelle and Michael John,
I was so saddened to hear of Mikes death. He was such a bright light.
Rick and i always enjoyed our visits. He made us laugh so much.
I hope he and Rick are enjoying a bottle of Scotch together!
Rest in peace Mike. I will miss you and I will always love you.
Sending love and hugs Marg and family as you cope with this devastating loss.
Love your cousin, Nancy
With heavy and broken hearts, we wish to give our deepest sympathies to Margaret and all her children & grandchildren for the loss of an outstanding and incredible person Mike was to all of us, so thoughtful and kind. Each time we met Mike at family functions he was always warm and greeted us with so much love and joy, as if we never were apart. He will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by all of us. We are comforted knowing that Mike is now resting in heavenly peace in the loving arms of our Saviour. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult and sad time, Rose and Alex
Margaret and Family
The longer we live, the more we learn – yet all our experience doesn’t really seem to help when it comes to the loss of someone we care about. At this difficult time, keep the memories of Mike in your heart to carry you during your darkest hours; and he will live on in your memories today, tomorrow and beyond.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Dear Marg,
So very sorry to hear the news of Mike’s passing.
Unfortunately I was unable to attend the funeral as Pete is in ICU recovering from quadruple bypass surgery.
Our thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Pete Harvey & Dianne Doran
Marg and Family, Mike and I were deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Michael. He was a fun and favourite cousin and a good man. We bragged to everyone that we had a cousin who was a Fire Chief. I have many kid memories of when we were at their house in the early days of Rose and Mike.
Cherish your memories they will bring you fleeting moments of peace and a smile. We wish you strength, sunshine to brighten your days ahead and the love of family.