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Roger Melville LONG

Roger LONG Obituary

LONG, Roger Melville. On 22 July 2020 (peacefully), in his 74th year, after a dignified battle with cancer surrounded by those he loved and who loved him. Dearly loved husband of Michelle and legendary father of James and Alexandra (Missy). A lover of life, family, friends and lamb on the spit. Funeral Prayers at Our Lady Of The Sacred Heart Church, Banff Avenue, Epsom, Auckland 11am Tuesday 28 July 2020 followed by private cremation. "May he rest in peace." In lieu of flowers donations to Mercy Hospice, PO Box 47693, Ponsonby, Auckland 1144 would be gratefully appreciated.



Published by The New Zealand Herald from Jul. 24 to Jul. 25, 2020.

Memories and Condolences
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Maurice & Mary Norton

July 27, 2020

Thank you Roger for your friendship and wonderful help to us.

July 25, 2020

Deepest condolences also from Emanuele and Paola in Italy, and Loraine and Colin in Scotland.

July 25, 2020

Our deepest condolences to Michelle, Alex, James and all his wonderful family.
Roger was a very special man, kind and humble, who always made sure everybody left his company feeling great about themselves and better for having spent time with him. We are deeply saddened, and will be feeling his absence for a very long time.
Annmarie and Rex.

Vincent Smith

July 25, 2020

Long Roger Melville
Dear & loved uncle of Vincent Gabriella & Barb.
Thank you uncle Rodjip for the kindness & friendship you always showed us.
You could cook a better lamb than a nas.
Fondly remembered always.
Poivaj u Miru.

Lloyd Edwards

July 25, 2020

Thanks for 55 years of great friendship Rog. Deepest sympathy to Michelle, family and friends. RIP Rog : a great "personality" and a "true friend". Lloyd & Janette Edwards.

John and Moya Michalakis

July 25, 2020

Sad to hear of your loss..
Our deepest sympathy to Michelle, James and Alexandra
From the Michalakis family.

July 25, 2020

Dearest Roger,
Gone from our lives but forever in our hearts. We have lost a fun road trip buddy. We will really miss you Roger. Our deepest sympathies to Michelle, Alexandra and Jamie.
Olga and Michael.

Ojdana Marija Farac

July 25, 2020

LONG Roger M
Dear lifelong friend of Morris, Mary and their family. Roger was one of life's great guys - it was an honour to have him as our friend. Deepest sympathy to Michelle ,James & Alexandra -Poivaj u Miru Dragi Roger

July 28, 2020

LONG, Roger Melville. Gone from our lives but forever in our hearts. Our heartfelt sumpathies go to Michelle, James, and Alexandra. From Olga and Michael.

July 27, 2020

LONG, Roger Melville (Rog). Passed away on July 22, 2020. Loved and much respected uncle of Antonia. The candle may have burned out Rog but the legend never will. See you on the flip side. God speed.

July 27, 2020

LONG, Roger Melville. Roger You were the best. Best husband to Michelle, best father to Jamie and Alexandra, best piper catcher, best friend and mate to us. You made our great days at Rangiputa unforgettable. Love you Rog. Ivan, Julie and family.

July 25, 2020

LONG, Roger. It is heartbreaking to have to farewell dear Roger. A cherished friend, life loving and funny, kind and loyal and so much more. Rog will always hold a very special place in our hearts and we will miss him so much. Thanks for all the memories Rog. Heartfelt love and sorrow for Michelle, James and Alexandra. Love from Denise, Sam, Hayley, Jonathon, Juliet and their families.

July 25, 2020

LONG, Roger Melville. Passed away on July 22, 2020. Loved Uncle and Great Uncle of Sacha, Josh, Katie, Mitch, Tilly, Tommy, Chase and Jagger. Rog you were the best and we will miss you dearly. X

July 24, 2020

LONG, Roger Melville. Loved and respected brother-in-law of Paula and John, Michael and Maria, and the late Dorothy and Patrick. Loved uncle of Paul (deceased), Christine and Mark, Antonia and Daniel, Sacha and Katie, and favourite great-uncle of their families. We will treasure the memories. May he rest in peace.

July 24, 2020

LONG, Roger Melville. Much loved uncle, barman, driver and chef of Christine. Here for a good time, not for a long time. Rest in peace my dear old mate.

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Memorial Events
for Roger LONG

Jul

28

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Our Lady Of The Sacred Heart Church

Banff Avenue, Epsom, Auckland