On March 9, 2022, John Joseph Long passed away. John was born in Chicago, Illinois, on February 28, 1954 to John J. Long and Mary G. Long. John is survived by his five siblings, Marcia (Emil) Berecek, Patricia (Kevin) Krueger, Nancy (Jeffrey) Oloier, Charles (Catherine) Long and Donna Long. John was a proud uncle to 12 nieces and nephews and 22 great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, John in 1965, and his mother Mary in 2020. John was a devoted doggy dad. His first love was Harlow, the platinum blond Labrador Retriever. Later, he fell in love with the Scottish Terrier and West Highland Terrier breeds, namely Dewey, Bonnie, Parker, Murray, George and his beloved Nellie. He was blessed with a plethora of friends, too numerous to mention.
As a kid growing up in Chicago, John, or Long John as he was known, was famous for giving neighborhood "horseyback" rides, wagon rides, winning all the races we invented, and being a pallbearer for all our many bird and bug funerals held in the "prairie" next to our home. John had a daily morning paper route and so he was up in the wee hours before any of his siblings. We were all crazy mad at him one Easter Sunday morning when, after arriving home from his paper deliveries, he decided it would be a good idea to search the house for all of our hidden Easter baskets and display them for us upon our awakening. Where's the fun in that?? John's happy childhood came to an abrupt halt when our father died suddenly of a heart attack at the age of 45. John became the man of the house at the young age of 11 and bore a heavy burden from that time on.
After receiving his degree in Journalism and Communications from Southern Illinois University, John worked as a bartender at many wonderful restaurants and bars, most notably, The Pump Room in Chicago, Illinois. There he met some of his long-term friends with whom he shared many great tales and celebrity sightings. From there he worked for various publications up until he founded Camp Kansas City Magazine with his partner at the time, Jim Gabel. Later, John became the sole owner of Camp and continued to publish a successful, informative and entertaining periodical for the Kansas City LGBTQ+ community with the most clever and creative covers, thanks to the collaboration of his colleagues at Camp.
While John resided in many cities, including Chicago, Carbondale, San Francisco, and Alexandria, his final destination of Kansas City, Missouri became his true home. John, along with many others, was instrumental in founding Pride Ride in Kansas City. He was compassionate and always quick to volunteer in whatever fundraising efforts could be made to assist those living with HIV/AIDS. He was a loyal friend to so many people. He loved to recommend animals in need of adoption, cars that you absolutely must purchase, and homes he thought would be perfect for you. He was also quick to recommend a good deal of any kind. John's good deeds were not overlooked and he was honored to receive the LIKEME Lighthouse "Shine A Light" award in 2014 at a benefit in which Wanda Sykes performed. Needless to say, he touched the souls of many. We love you and miss you, John. Rest in Peace dear brother.
Arrangements by Affordable Cremation Service, 2306 NW Vivion Road, Northmoor, MO 64150 816-674-3515
As a kid growing up in Chicago, John, or Long John as he was known, was famous for giving neighborhood "horseyback" rides, wagon rides, winning all the races we invented, and being a pallbearer for all our many bird and bug funerals held in the "prairie" next to our home. John had a daily morning paper route and so he was up in the wee hours before any of his siblings. We were all crazy mad at him one Easter Sunday morning when, after arriving home from his paper deliveries, he decided it would be a good idea to search the house for all of our hidden Easter baskets and display them for us upon our awakening. Where's the fun in that?? John's happy childhood came to an abrupt halt when our father died suddenly of a heart attack at the age of 45. John became the man of the house at the young age of 11 and bore a heavy burden from that time on.
After receiving his degree in Journalism and Communications from Southern Illinois University, John worked as a bartender at many wonderful restaurants and bars, most notably, The Pump Room in Chicago, Illinois. There he met some of his long-term friends with whom he shared many great tales and celebrity sightings. From there he worked for various publications up until he founded Camp Kansas City Magazine with his partner at the time, Jim Gabel. Later, John became the sole owner of Camp and continued to publish a successful, informative and entertaining periodical for the Kansas City LGBTQ+ community with the most clever and creative covers, thanks to the collaboration of his colleagues at Camp.
While John resided in many cities, including Chicago, Carbondale, San Francisco, and Alexandria, his final destination of Kansas City, Missouri became his true home. John, along with many others, was instrumental in founding Pride Ride in Kansas City. He was compassionate and always quick to volunteer in whatever fundraising efforts could be made to assist those living with HIV/AIDS. He was a loyal friend to so many people. He loved to recommend animals in need of adoption, cars that you absolutely must purchase, and homes he thought would be perfect for you. He was also quick to recommend a good deal of any kind. John's good deeds were not overlooked and he was honored to receive the LIKEME Lighthouse "Shine A Light" award in 2014 at a benefit in which Wanda Sykes performed. Needless to say, he touched the souls of many. We love you and miss you, John. Rest in Peace dear brother.
Arrangements by Affordable Cremation Service, 2306 NW Vivion Road, Northmoor, MO 64150 816-674-3515
On March 9, 2022, John Joseph Long passed away. John was born in Chicago, Illinois, on February 28, 1954 to John J. Long and Mary G. Long. John is survived by his five siblings, Marcia (Emil) Berecek, Patricia (Kevin) Krueger, Nancy (Jeffrey) Oloier, Charles (Catherine) Long and Donna Long. John was a proud uncle to 12 nieces and nephews and 22 great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, John in 1965, and his mother Mary in 2020. John was a devoted doggy dad. His first love was Harlow, the platinum blond Labrador Retriever. Later, he fell in love with the Scottish Terrier and West Highland Terrier breeds, namely Dewey, Bonnie, Parker, Murray, George and his beloved Nellie. He was blessed with a plethora of friends, too numerous to mention.
As a kid growing up in Chicago, John, or Long John as he was known, was famous for giving neighborhood "horseyback" rides, wagon rides, winning all the races we invented, and being a pallbearer for all our many bird and bug funerals held in the "prairie" next to our home. John had a daily morning paper route and so he was up in the wee hours before any of his siblings. We were all crazy mad at him one Easter Sunday morning when, after arriving home from his paper deliveries, he decided it would be a good idea to search the house for all of our hidden Easter baskets and display them for us upon our awakening. Where's the fun in that?? John's happy childhood came to an abrupt halt when our father died suddenly of a heart attack at the age of 45. John became the man of the house at the young age of 11 and bore a heavy burden from that time on.
After receiving his degree in Journalism and Communications from Southern Illinois University, John worked as a bartender at many wonderful restaurants and bars, most notably, The Pump Room in Chicago, Illinois. There he met some of his long-term friends with whom he shared many great tales and celebrity sightings. From there he worked for various publications up until he founded Camp Kansas City Magazine with his partner at the time, Jim Gabel. Later, John became the sole owner of Camp and continued to publish a successful, informative and entertaining periodical for the Kansas City LGBTQ+ community with the most clever and creative covers, thanks to the collaboration of his colleagues at Camp.
While John resided in many cities, including Chicago, Carbondale, San Francisco, and Alexandria, his final destination of Kansas City, Missouri became his true home. John, along with many others, was instrumental in founding Pride Ride in Kansas City. He was compassionate and always quick to volunteer in whatever fundraising efforts could be made to assist those living with HIV/AIDS. He was a loyal friend to so many people. He loved to recommend animals in need of adoption, cars that you absolutely must purchase, and homes he thought would be perfect for you. He was also quick to recommend a good deal of any kind. John's good deeds were not overlooked and he was honored to receive the LIKEME Lighthouse "Shine A Light" award in 2014 at a benefit in which Wanda Sykes performed. Needless to say, he touched the souls of many. We love you and miss you, John. Rest in Peace dear brother.
Arrangements by Affordable Cremation Service, 2306 NW Vivion Road, Northmoor, MO 64150 816-674-3515
As a kid growing up in Chicago, John, or Long John as he was known, was famous for giving neighborhood "horseyback" rides, wagon rides, winning all the races we invented, and being a pallbearer for all our many bird and bug funerals held in the "prairie" next to our home. John had a daily morning paper route and so he was up in the wee hours before any of his siblings. We were all crazy mad at him one Easter Sunday morning when, after arriving home from his paper deliveries, he decided it would be a good idea to search the house for all of our hidden Easter baskets and display them for us upon our awakening. Where's the fun in that?? John's happy childhood came to an abrupt halt when our father died suddenly of a heart attack at the age of 45. John became the man of the house at the young age of 11 and bore a heavy burden from that time on.
After receiving his degree in Journalism and Communications from Southern Illinois University, John worked as a bartender at many wonderful restaurants and bars, most notably, The Pump Room in Chicago, Illinois. There he met some of his long-term friends with whom he shared many great tales and celebrity sightings. From there he worked for various publications up until he founded Camp Kansas City Magazine with his partner at the time, Jim Gabel. Later, John became the sole owner of Camp and continued to publish a successful, informative and entertaining periodical for the Kansas City LGBTQ+ community with the most clever and creative covers, thanks to the collaboration of his colleagues at Camp.
While John resided in many cities, including Chicago, Carbondale, San Francisco, and Alexandria, his final destination of Kansas City, Missouri became his true home. John, along with many others, was instrumental in founding Pride Ride in Kansas City. He was compassionate and always quick to volunteer in whatever fundraising efforts could be made to assist those living with HIV/AIDS. He was a loyal friend to so many people. He loved to recommend animals in need of adoption, cars that you absolutely must purchase, and homes he thought would be perfect for you. He was also quick to recommend a good deal of any kind. John's good deeds were not overlooked and he was honored to receive the LIKEME Lighthouse "Shine A Light" award in 2014 at a benefit in which Wanda Sykes performed. Needless to say, he touched the souls of many. We love you and miss you, John. Rest in Peace dear brother.
Arrangements by Affordable Cremation Service, 2306 NW Vivion Road, Northmoor, MO 64150 816-674-3515
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