Marion S. Reid's Obituary
Our Dear mother, Marion Susan Longley Reid sadly passed away on May 21, 2023, in Palm Harbor, Florida, at the age of 93, after a long and full life. She was born on February 14, 1930, to William (Bill) Pluff and Frances Cavone Pluff. She married Ernest F. Longley and had 2 children, Diane Frances Longley Tucci (Richard) and Marc Ernest Longley. She was a wonderful mother who was always there when we needed her and even when we didn’t.
She was predeceased by her parents, her first husband, Ernest F. Longley, Richard A. Reid (her second husband) and her sisters, Ann R. Schneider and Claire Poff.
She leaves behind her two grandchildren, Theresa M. Tucci and Michael M. Tucci (Christine), her three Great Grandchildren, Stephanie L. Tucci, Amber S. Markovic and Matthew M. Tucci, and her Great-Great grandson, Evan A. Neep.
Marion grew up in Connecticut and raised her 2 children with love. She was an avid baker, knitter and loved sewing. She had a great love of playing piano and filled our home with music. She also had a great love for cats and owned many in her lifetime. She had a loving, contagious smile and laugh that we will never forget.
She relocated to Florida, where she lived out the remainder of her life. As per her wishes, there will be no services or memorial.
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