Cory D. Long Sr, age 29, passed away suddenly on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox, with loving family at his side.

Survived by his life partner Jennifer Casillas, two daughters Mariah and Malina Long, mother Jennifer Long, grandmother Denise (nee Himes) Long, Grandfather Richard A. Long, great grandmother Gladys Long, brothers Brandon Long and Jacob Tibble, sister Ellyn Tibble, God children Alexander Fox and Isabella Zeh, and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

Preceded in death by his son Cory Daniel Long Jr. in infancy, maternal great grandparents Melvin and Ellyn Himes, paternal great grandfather Richard F. Long, uncles Ed Long and Corky Evans, cousin Adam Behun, aunts Linda Himes and Cindy Himes and his best friend Jason Coday.

Cory was a devoted father. He enjoyed fishing, making people laugh and spending quality time with his family. He was a skilled problem solver both at work and home. Cory will be remembered for his constant smile and caring nature; he will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

Visitation for Cory will take place on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 from 2-6:00 P.M. at Farkas Funeral Home. Funeral service will take place the same evening beginning at 6:00 P.M. Cremation will be respectfully addressed following services.

Arrangements entrusted to Farkas Funeral Home, 3201 W. Jefferson St., Joliet, IL, 60431, 815-725-0100, www.farkasfuneralhome.com.