Bernard (Bernie) J. Longo, 87, of Marshfield Massachusetts, died peacefully on April 8th, 2026 after a long illness. Bernie was a friend and mentor to many and was admired and respected by everyone who came in contact with him.

The son of Carmine and Agnes Longo, he grew up in White Plains New York. Upon graduating High School, he enlisted into the United States Coast Guard. In 1960 he married his high school sweetheart, Carol Broadhurst, and moved to Marshfield Massachusetts where they started their family. Bernie served for 20 years in the Coast Guard with honors as a Radioman achieving the rank of Chief Petty Officer.

Bernie also dedicated himself to his work with the Smithsonian Satellite Communications program, and became enthusiastically involved in birdwatching and golf. Bernie worked as a salesman with Hallmark Cards, a supervisor at the Mass Turnpike Authority Tunnel Control Center, and perhaps the occupation he will be remembered for most was his work at the Green Harbor Golf Club in Marshfield where he rose to the position of Director of Golf Emeritus. He loved to teach golf to everyone, taking any opportunity to give back to the sport. He also loved maintaining and proudly displaying numerous collections throughout his life.

Bernard is survived by his loving wife Carol of 65 years, their son, Robert Longo and his wife Debra of Pembroke, and son Gregory Longo of Marshfield; his grandchildren, Kelly Gumpright and husband Karl with their children Ripley and Wade of Pembroke, Daniel Longo of Rockland and fiancé Candace and her daughter Rylie, Timothy Longo of Pembroke, Zachary Longo and his wife Kiana and daughters Paisley and Zoey of Cohasset, Anthony Longo of Marshfield.

He is survived by his brother Daniel and predeceased by his brother Carmine and his sisters Doris Larson and Ella Girdauskas.

Bernard will be honored with services at MacDonald Funeral Home in Marshfield on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 from. Visitation will be from 1:00 to 3:00, with funeral honors and a memorial service from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, online at: https://t2t.org/