Melvin Edward Long Jr. 49, of New Haven, passed away Nov. 30, 2018.
He was born in New Haven on Jan. 30, 1969, to Edwina Jamison Long and the late Melvin Edward Long Sr. Melvin served in the U.S. Marine Corps before being honorably discharged.
He worked as a truck driver with LTI Trucking Co. for the past year. Melvin leaves to cherish his memory, son, Kameron Long; sisters, Tracey D. Long, Rosalind (James) Eaton, and Shylia Jenkins; and a host of family and friends.
A celebration of his life will take place Monday at 11 a.m. at the New Trinity Temple COGIC, 285 Dixwell Ave, New Haven, CT 06511. Friends may call Monday at the church from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Interment will be at Beaverdale Memorial Park, New Haven.
Services by Howard K. Hill Funeral Services, 1287 Chapel St, New Haven, CT 06511. To leave a message of comfort for the Long family, please visit, www.hkhfuneralservices.com.
