Dale was a Vietnam Veteran who received 3 Purple Hearts. Loving father of Christina, Kimberly, Joseph, and Victoria Long (Shane). Beloved grandfather of several grandchildren. Dear brother of William (Maureen), Mary Ellen Caucci (Edward), Susan Harrington (Bernie), Michael (Joan), Daniel (Kathy) and David (Eileen). Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Dale was a Vietnam Veteran who received 3 Purple Hearts while serving with the USMC Hotel Company 2/7. Dale continued his service with the USMC Reserves for an additional 20 years and retired from the Reserves at the rank of 1st Sergeant. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Friday morning, 10-11 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave., Phila., PA 19114. Interment will take place at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery.