Nicholas V. Longo, beloved husband of Paula Longo, passed on July 15, 2025 at the age of 82. For over sixty years, after being set up on a blind date, Nick and Paula shared more than the greatest love the world has known.
The son of Italian-American immigrants, the late Cosmo and Antoinette Longo, he was born in the Bronx where he attended Mount St. Michael and Fordham University. An eloquent communicator from a young age, he excelled at debate and theater. Throughout his life, he loved telling stories about Sunday dinners with his cousins, playing stickball, spending summers working at Freedom Land, and driving his Chevy Impala (his first of many convertibles).
He moved to Yonkers in the late 1960s. His passion for making a difference inspired him to spend the next decades as a skilled politician and dedicated public servant. He served on the Yonkers City Council for 16 years, including as Vice Mayor and Majority Leader where he was recognized for his work ethic and courageous leadership. He was also an Administrator for the County of Westchester for over 30 years, a small business owner, and the Teamsters Public Sector Representative. He was a founding member of the local Sons of Italy, served on boards promoting economic development, and spent much of his free time playing racquetball and watching his Amazin Mets.
He brought his charisma, playfulness, and generosity to all aspects of his life. He was never short of light hearted teasing or a witty retort. He retired to his home away from home in Westerly, RI where he enjoyed pickleball, walks on the beach, hosting family and friends, and spoiling his beloved dog, Bella.
Nick deeply loved his three children, Anna Marie Longo (Angus Cleland) of St. Helena, CA, Alison Longo (David Bilotto) of Westerly, RI, and Nicholas V. Longo, Jr. (Aleida Benitez) of Providence, RI. His greatest joy was being Pop Pop and he was immensely proud of his five grandchildren: David Nicholas, Luciano Paul, Maya Paula, Connor Cosmo and Noah Nicholas.
A celebration of his life will be held at Gaffney-Dolan Funeral Home, 59 Spruce St., Westerly with visiting hours on Sunday, July 20th from 1pm 4 pm. Family and friends are also invited to attend a Mass of the Christian Burial at 10 am on Monday, July 21st at Immaculate Conception Church, 111 High St., Westerly, where he was a devoted parishioner.
Mayor Mike Spano said, “Yonkers has lost a true public servant in Nick Longo. Nick served our city with distinction, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to the people of Yonkers, especially during a time of turmoil for our City. As Vice Mayor and Majority Leader of the City Council, he led with courage and with a tireless work ethic that earned him the respect of colleagues and constituents alike. On behalf of the City of Yonkers, I extend my heartfelt condolences to his wife Paula and the rest of his family.”
