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Ruby Mary <I>Bedford</I> DeLong

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Ruby Mary Bedford DeLong

Birth
Bronx, Bronx County, New York, USA
Death
21 Jun 1998 (aged 73)
Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County, New York, USA
Burial
Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, USA Add to Map
Plot
Court 6, Section B, Column 13, Niche 1
Memorial ID
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Ruby was the daughter of Howard and Mary Bedford and sister of Lorrayne, Howard Jr., Elaine, Joan and Patricia Bedford.

Ruby attended P.S. 72 in Throggs Neck, Bronx, NY until the 6th grade, and was selected to attend rapid advancement classes at Herman Ridder Junior High School, enabling her to skip one whole year of elementary school. Upon graduating, she attended and graduated from Christopher Columbus High School.

Ruby had a responsible position working as a Traffic Clerk for the Dep't of Agriculture during WW II, tracing railroad shipments destined for overseas shipment to our allies.

She married Eugene (Gene) DeLong July 15, 1946 and they had three children:
Robert Eugene De Long
Brian De Long
Linda De Long

Ruby was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who enjoyed and was proud of her family.

Ruby was the daughter of Howard and Mary Bedford and sister of Lorrayne, Howard Jr., Elaine, Joan and Patricia Bedford.

Ruby attended P.S. 72 in Throggs Neck, Bronx, NY until the 6th grade, and was selected to attend rapid advancement classes at Herman Ridder Junior High School, enabling her to skip one whole year of elementary school. Upon graduating, she attended and graduated from Christopher Columbus High School.

Ruby had a responsible position working as a Traffic Clerk for the Dep't of Agriculture during WW II, tracing railroad shipments destined for overseas shipment to our allies.

She married Eugene (Gene) DeLong July 15, 1946 and they had three children:
Robert Eugene De Long
Brian De Long
Linda De Long

Ruby was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who enjoyed and was proud of her family.



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  • Created by: Geri D
  • Added: Dec 29, 2000
  • Find a Grave Memorial ID:
  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/5129018/ruby_mary-delong: accessed ), memorial page for Ruby Mary Bedford DeLong (17 Jun 1925–21 Jun 1998), Find a Grave Memorial ID 5129018, citing Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, USA; Maintained by Geri D (contributor 4991181).