Pleasant Valley - Christopher Thomas Long, 41, a lifelong area resident, died on October 8, 2024 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center.

Born in Poughkeepsie on June 22, 1983, he was the son of David Thomas and Brenda (Vanderwel) Long of Wallace, NC, and grew up in the town of LaGrange. Christopher was a 2002 graduate of Arlington High School, and a 2006 graduate of Dutchess Community College with his associate's degree in liberal arts. As a young man, he was a Boy Scout Star, and was a fencer in the Junior Olympics. He was employed as an Inventory Lead Clerk at ACME in Pleasant Valley. He was an avid NY Mets fan, and a video gamer.

In addition to his parents, Chris is also survived by his twin brother, Mark Long; and his cousins, Patrick and Page Long, Donald "Chip" and Meredith Long and their families.

Calling hours will be held on Saturday, November 2 from 1-3pm at the McHoul Funeral Home, Inc., 895 Route 82, Hopewell Junction with a memorial service to follow at 3pm.

Memorial donations may be made to the American Red Cross to assist the south with hurricane relief.