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In Memoriam: Paul Long, Western State Design

HAYWARD, Calif. — Western State Design is mourning the death of Paul Long, master technician, the company reports. Long, who joined WSD in 1991, had battled cancer and health issues for about three years when he died at his home on Nov. 6.

Prior to joining WSD, Long served as service manager for Western Laundry Systems, which was acquired by WSD in 1991. The company says that Long was “widely recognized by members of the laundry industry” for his skills as a service technician. He was one of a select few honored by WSD with the title of “master technician.”

“I had the opportunity to work and be trained by Paul after joining WSD in 1991 myself,” says Todd Hyrn, director of operations. “Paul was always willing to take your phone call and impart the knowledge he had to others.”

Long, whose hobbies included riding his Harley-Davidson and visiting Southern California beaches, is survived by his mother, Vera; his father, Bob; siblings Susan, Beth Ann and Louis; daughter, Lisa; son, Bobby; and three grandchildren.

A celebration of life was held for Long on Nov. 14.

In Memoriam

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