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Obituary

Retired Army Specialist Jerome James Long, III. (J.J.), of Colorado Springs, CO, formerly Plantation, FL and New Orleans, LA, passed away June 25th.

Jerome was the proud father of Jaelyn and Brooklyn Long, of Colorado Springs, CO. He leaves behind his mother Karin Moore of Harahan, LA, sister Brandi Long of Arlington, VA, sister Nicole Long, and significant other Enid Ruiz-Mattei of Colorado Springs, CO. He has been reunited in death with his father, Jerome …

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I am saddened to learn of Jerome's passing. I admired his spirit for starting a challenging new career as an "old guy" …
I am saddened to learn of Jerome's passing. I admired his spirit for starting a challenging new car…
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Born

1976
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Graduated from high school

1994
Plantation, FL
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Join the Army

2004

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Method of disposition

Cremation

Final resting place

Southeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery

34888 Grantham College Drive, Slidell, LA 70460
Swan-Law Funeral Directors
Funeral services provided by

Swan-Law Funeral Directors

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Jerome "JJ" Long, III