Walter William "Wally" Long

Age 77, of Pittsburgh, went to be with the Lord in Heaven, Tuesday, April 23, 2019. Beloved husband of 53 years to Barbara Ann (Goob) Long; son of the late Walter W. Long, Sr and Dorothy Cecilia Dumrauf; loving father of Kimberly (Bryan) Bongiorni; brother of John A. (Peggy) Long; dear grandfather of Brooke and Lara Bongiorni. Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends who will mourn his passing. He was a member of the Carnegie Primitive Methodist Church. Wally was retired Detective with the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police assigned in Zone's #1,2,8 and 9. He served as a Sergeant in charge of burglary, sexual assault, and robbery squads. He received numerous Letters of Recognition and Commendations during his 37 years of service. Previous to becoming a Patrolman, he served honorably in the U.S. Air Force from 1960 to 1964. He earned the rank of Airman 1st Class E-4 during his military career. He was a Crew Chief on a C-124 Globemaster prior to discharge from Dover Air Force Base in Dover, Delaware. He was a member of F.O.P. Lodge #1. Mr. Long was Past Master of Franklin/St. John's/Trinity Lodge No. 221, Past Captain of Syria Provost Guard, Syria Shriner's, A.A.S.R. 32 degree, Zerubbabel-Duquesne Royal Arch Chapter #162, Mount Moriah Council #2, Pittsburgh Commandry #1, Life charter member Pittsburgh PIN Club, and American Society of Industrial Security International. Friends welcome Saturday and Sunday 2-4, 6-8pm, William Slater II Funeral Service (412-563-2800) 1650 Greentree Rd, Scott Twp 15220. F.O.P. SERVICE 7:30pm Sunday at the funeral home. Funeral Service 11:00am Monday at the funeral home Chapel. Burial to follow in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies.