Individual Details

Thelma Arlene Longo, a longtime resident of Los Molinos, passed away peacefully at her daughter's home in Red Bluff surrounded by family on January 1, 2022 at the age of 90. Thelma was born on October 24, 1931 in Susanville California and attended Lassen Union High School. On June 9, 1950, she married Joseph Longo in Reno, Nevada. They were married 62 years before Joe's passing in 2012.
Shortly after they were married, Joe was sent to Korea. Thelma lived in Vallejo, California and worked at Mare Island and Fort Ord while Joe was away. Upon Joe's return, they relocated to Los Molinos to raise their family. Thelma worked briefly for PG&E and then for the Red Bluff Ambulance Service as the office manager for almost 20 years.
Thelma was involved in her children's various activities and sporting events. She was past president of Lassen View PTA & the Lassen View 4-H Club. She also volunteered at the Dairyville Orchard Festival for many years. Upon retirement, Joe and Thelma enjoyed traveling across the country in their R.V. visiting family, friends, and doing research into family genealogy. In later years, she spent her time doing crafts, gardening, reading, lunches with her friends, family events and attending the grandchildrens' sporting events and activities.
Thelma was predeceased by her parents Roland and Mildred (Skeen) Chittock, sister Barbara Velasquez, step-mother LaVina (Baxter) Chittock, step-brother Eugene Chittock, and husband Joseph.
She is survived by her son Joseph "Rick" Longo, Jr (Kathy) of Michigan; daughter Susan Brower (David) of Red Bluff; son Robert "Bud" Longo (Helen) of Concord; and son Vincent Longo (Cathy) of Arizona. Thelma has 10 grandchildren: Laura Asher (Ryan), Julie Ray (Cheyenne), Michael Longo (Stephanie), Matthew and Eric Brower, Scott, Greg, and Brian Longo (Meredith), Anthony (Lisa), and Nick Longo (Maria) and 9 greatgrandchildren: Jordan, Noah, Bryce, Hudson and Ella Asher, Sophia Ray, Charlotte Longo, and Uriah and Conor Longo. Thelma is also survived by a half-brother Ronald Chittock and a step-brother James Chittock.

Birth	24 Oct 1931	Susanville, Lassen County, California
Marriage	1950	Joseph Richard Longo
Death	1 Jan 2022	Red Bluff, Tehama County, California

Spouse	Joseph Richard Longo (1928 - 2012)
Child	Living

Father	Roland Max Chittock (1910 - 1986)
Mother	Mildred Skeen (1914 - 1964)
Sibling	Barbara Darlene Chittock (1934 - 1997)