Anthony S. Long's Obituary
Tony Long, a Maui resident since 1968, died July 9, 2019 at Kula
Hospital, Keokea. He was born Salvatore Anthony DiPippa on July 13,
1928 to Rocco and Josephine DiPippa. The Family moved to Los Angeles, and
after Pearl Harbor changed their name to Long. After graduating from
Loyola High School, Tony enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard, and served for
three years at the Port of San Pedro. He married Margaret Gardiner and
they settled their growing family in the Echo Park neighborhood of LA, as
Tony began his career as manager of Warehouses and Freight Traffic for
the Kirby Shoe Company.
In 1965, a divorced, single-parent, Tony’s life changed when he met
his future wife and partner, on a Bayside bench in Sausalito. Soon, he
and Barbara, with his four children, seeking a less stressful life, packed
up surfboards and their VW van and moved to Lahaina.
There Tony embarked on a new career as a designer/builder,
remodeling many of the new shops transforming Front Street into a
visitor shopping mecca. As their business grew, Tony and Barbara
established DiPippa Enterprises, specializing in residential and commercial design that upgraded Maui’s older buildings while retaining their historic character. And they collaborated on remodeling unique homes for themselves, in Kaupakalua, in Spreckelsville, and finally designing and building a new home on a beautiful slope in Keokea.
Tony and Barbara hosted many celebrations and parties over the
years, including two memorable Italian Olympic Games, New Years’ Eve
and birthday festivities and bi-weekly volleyball games. Tennis at the
Maui Country CLub became a fun part of his life, as well as the many
friends he made on the courts.
Tony was happiest at home with a glass of Pinot Grigio and his
perpetual game of solitaire, and loved to share his home and his advice
with family and friends. He was a mentor to many, young and old, and
his quick wit and positive attitude stayed with him to the end.
Tony Long is survived by his wife, Barbara, and by his children, John
(BJ), Steven (Rene), Mark (Cindy), and Michele (Dale); grandchildren
Chris Long, Jennifer Alvarado, Peter Long, David Long and Rebecca Duff,
and grandchildren PJ, Nicole and Courtney Long, Samantha, Nicholas
and Andrew Alvarado, Vailei Long, and Shayla, Trinity, Rory and Piper
Duff; hanai daughter Nancy Clark, and his cat, Rocco.
A remembrance party for Tony will be held in the Fall.
Any condolences for the family please forward to Nakamura
Mortuary.
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