James E. DeLong, 88, of Hermitage, formerly of Tennessee, passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2020, in UPMC Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh.

Mr. Delong was born July 12, 1931, in Tennessee, a son of the late Norman Paul and Essie Mae (Brannon) DeLong and proudly served in the US Navy.

James retired as a mail carrier for the US Postal service. Following his retirement, he taught air conditioning and refrigeration at a technical school.

James loved airplanes and flying. He took flight classes and eventually was able to fly alone. In his spare time, he built model airplanes.

He also enjoyed reading, camping and eating Chinese food.

He is survived by his step-children; a daughter-in-law, Grace DeLong, of Kinsman, OH; four grandsons, Paul DeLong, II, Jason, Shaun and Cory DeLong; three great grandchildren, Jayden, Dylon and Ava Marie DeLong; and many nieces and nephews.

James was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Paul DeLong; a sister, Donna Beatty; and two brothers, Donald and Norman DeLong.

In keeping with James wishes, there will be no services.