Debbie was born in Omaha, Nebraska on July 10th, 1958 to Sam and Edna Longo and passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on January 21st, 2025 in Omaha.
Debbie resided in the Omaha area for most of her life, and also for a brief time near Phoenix, Arizona. Debbie graduated from Omaha South High School in 1976 and later graduated from Bellevue University with a bachelor’s degree in business. Debbie married Mike Newburn Sr in 1978 and had three sons Michael, Dan, and Ryan. She was later married for 21 years to Robert Golden who passed away in 2023. Debbie operated the family restaurant, Sam’s Italian Villa, from 1990 to 2009. Debbie also obtained her real estate license in 1996 and maintained this as her part time job for many years. Most recently Debbie worked as a team supervisor at PayPal for 15 years. Debbie enjoyed tending to her garden, art, traveling, cooking, and spending time with her family.
Debbie is preceded in death by her husband Robert Golden, parents Sam and Edna Longo, and brother Sam Longo Jr.
Debbie is survived by her sons Michael (Allison) Newburn, Daniel (Emily) Newburn, and Ryan Newburn; grandchildren Kaitlyn, Aidan, Colin, Alexxa, Jaxxin, Alex; and many other cherished loved ones including special lifetime friend Deb Clarke.
Visitation: Sunday, January 26 from 11 am - 1 pm at Braman Mortuary Millard Chapel, 6505 S. 144th St., Omaha, Ne
Funeral Service: Sunday, January 26 at 1 pm, also at Braman MIllard
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