Longino Candelario

August 14, 1943 - August 10, 2019

Longino Candelario, age 75, of Pennsauken, passed away on August 10, 2019. He was born to Emilio Candelario and Nuncia Vidro in Sabana Grande, Puerto Rico. Longino was a dedicated crossing guard where he enjoyed interacting with kids and their families in the neighborhood. Prior to becoming a crossing guard, he worked in maintenance for Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Camden, NJ. Longino was an avid Phillies and Eagles fan. He prided himself with maintaining a perfect lawn and won an award for his meticulous efforts. Longino was always willing to lend a helping hand to his neighbors by mowing their lawn or shoveling snow. In his free time, he enjoyed morning walks with his buddies and watching Walker Texas Ranger and Andy Griffith. Most of all, he will be remembered as a dedicated family man who made everyone laugh and who never missed a birthday, graduation, or his yearly Easter egg hunt. Longino will be deeply missed and always remembered. He is predeceased by his father, Emilio Candelario and brothers, Emilio Candelario and Ismael Candelario. He is survived by his wife, Digna Candelario; mother, Nuncia Vidro; children, Arnaldo Candelario and Awilda Candelario; sisters, Claudia Candelario, Perfecta Candelario, and Irene Candelario; grandchildren, Natasha, Gabriel, Ezequiel, Edward, Jeremy, Joshua, Alexandra, Adelina, Serena, Mary, Nicole, Ashley, Stephen, Jasennia, Tiger, Erica, Lorianne, Kristen, Katelyn, Alyssa, Vanessa, and Nicholas; and great grandchildren, Izaiha, Emmanuel, Julia, David, Evan, Elena, Luca, Sophie, Mateo, Lucas, Brandon, Ethan, Tyler, Mia, Shaylee, Julissa, Jaiden, Alani, Nevaeh, Marley, and Hector. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his visitation on August 12, 2019 from 6pm-8pm at Inglesby and Sons Funeral Home, located at 2426 Cove Rd., Pennsauken, NJ 08109. A funeral ceremony will begin at 8pm at the funeral home. Longino will be laid to rest in his hometown of Sabana Grande, Puerto Rico.