I am a San Diego native, and a Lincoln Hornet for life. I was the first African American apprentice in heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration at the Naval Public Works Center, San Diego. Prior to retiring in 2004, I pursued a teaching credential in the vocational trades so that I can share my knowledge, and experience of this specific discipline to others who wish to learn. I am also a licensed contractor with 50 years of experience who have dedicated residential clients, including some churches, and some corporate clients. I’m very detailed and passionate about caring for people safely and well being, especially seniors.
About Dearcy Long
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
I’m happily married, my extended family is Prince Hall Freemasons
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
My current career as an engineer working at Richard J. Donavan, my past career as a HVACR specialist 35 years for NPWC, and the Grossmont Unified School District as a vocational instructor, and my projected future career as a vocational instructor at CET. What I love most of all is that I have an opportunity to bless others with what I’ve been blessed with.
Q: What advice would you give to people?
Never give up on your dreams, goals, and aspirations.
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
Living & Loving my life
Dearcy Long & Our Community
Q: What are a few of your favorite restaurants in our community?
Sizzlers / PF Chang’s / Benihana’s / The Market / Tom Ham’s Lighthouse
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
All my life
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
Johnny Williams who was the first African American detective at SDPD
Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
Magnolias and Felix restaurant when it was at Market Creek Plaza?
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
I love flying my drone’s and taking scenic pictures of sunsets and sunrises
Q: If you could choose anyone alive today and not a relative, with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would you meet for this lunch?
Denzel Washington, because I respect him. Red Traction in Del Mar
For Fun
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
Prayer Room. 911 and The Equalizer
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I have a passion to be a actor
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
My Love
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
The memory of my mom
Q: What community organizations and/or local nonprofits do you admire/support?
Fidelity Lodge #10, JRYMCA, San Diego Consistory #91, Azeem Temple 102
Q: What is the best advice you’ve ever received?
Never Give Up
Q: What Neighborhood do you live in?
Valencia Park of Southeast San Diego
What I love about my Neighborhood:
It’s quiet, it’s central to many things, I have an awesome view of downtown, Coronado, the bay, Point Loma, the ocean.
Please describe your ideal San Diego weekend:
Jazz concerts, Movies, nice dinner
Q: Finally, what three words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Hallelujah / Sweet Sweet / Finally
