Stanley "Pop" Aloysius Long, 81, of Mechanicsville, MD passed away on May 23, 2013 in Leonardtown, MD. Born on December 2, 1931 in Oraville, MD., he was the son of the late Charles Phillip and Ida Marie Cheseldine Long.

Stanley was the loving husband of Janice Theresa Wood Long whom he married on May 10, 1958 in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Mechanicsville, MD they were married for 55 years.

Stanley is survived by his children: Cheryl L. Coppage (George) Stanley "Vernie" Long , J. Roxanne Long all of Mechanicsville, MD, and Charles "Frank" Long (Robin) of Lexington Park, MD,grandchildren; Terra Colliflower , Kelly Johnson, Brandon, Colin, Sam Long, Jeremy, and Justin Clarke, and Darren East; great grandchildren; Laci and Mason Johnson, Cody and Brooke Colliflower, and Hailey and Christopher Long.

Stanley is preceded in death by daughter-in-law Angela (Boo Boo) Long, siblings; Elizabeth Cameron, Phil, Charles, Claude, Joseph A., Charles P., Eddie, Helen, Eleanor, Sammie, John and Mary Long, Elsie Russell, Rae Hill, and Eloise Bushey.

Stanley served in the United States Navy from 1956 to 1962. He worked as a farmer and with Long Brothers Construction.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, May 28, 2013 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, May 29, 2013 at 10:00 AM in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Mechanicsville, MD with Father David Wells officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD. Pallbearers; Colin Long, Brandon Long, George Coppage, Jamie Johnson, Josh Colliflower, and Bobby Long. Honorary Pallbearers; Pee Wee Long, Paulie Long, Butch Long, Tony Long, Claudie Long Zack Wood and Allie Long.

Arrangements provided by Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home.