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Philip Chong Obituary

PHILIP CHONG Philip Chong suffered a fatal heart attack at home Saturday morning, March 3, 2007. Born in Honolulu, Hawaii on December 29, 1936, the son of Kin Seong Chong and Beatrice Bow Ngan Young. Phil graduated from college in 1958 and was drafted into the service in 1959. He moved to California in 1969. In the early 1970s he met his best fri end, Kenny Endoso, who introduced him to the "picture business." An expert horseman, Phil's first role was a Mongolian Horseback rider in the film Lost Horizon. As a multi-talented stunt actor, he worked in hundreds of movies and television shows, including doubling Benson Fong in the Kung Fu series. He was an active advocate and board member of East West Players. Phil and Kenny founded a very successful Stunt Equipment Rental business. He became the first Asian-American to be invited to become a membe r of the Stuntmen's Association of Motion Pictures. A longstanding member, he was fondly thought of as a godfather amongst his peers. Phil met the love of his life, Stephanie Page, in California in 1971; they married March 16, 1994. Since his semi-retirement they traveled extensively having visited Hong Kong and China several times, the Caribbean, nearly all of the United States and most of the provinces of Canada. Phil also spent time doing the things he loved most: riding his horse, playing golf, spe nding time "talking story" with friends and family, and visiting Hawaii. In addition to his wife, Phil is survived by sisters, Carol (Wes) White and Cora Chong; sisters-in-law, Priscilla Audette and Susan Cade; step-children, David Page and Kim Knapp; nieces, Michele, Autumn and Emma; nephews, Brian, Eric, Matthew, Anthony, Robb; step-grandchildren, Jonathon, Alyssa, Jacob, Ethan; grand-niece, Ki'ilani; grand-nephews, Connor and Trevor; goddaughters, Irish and Laurel; godson, Michael. Phil's lovin g ways, generous spirit, and sense of humor will be greatly missed by so many people whose lives he touched. Visitation Friday evening, March 9, 2007, 6-8:30 p.m. at Hollywood Forest Lawn. The Memorial service will be held at Church of the Hills at the Hollywood Forest Lawn Saturday, March 10, 2007, 3:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials can be sent to Iolani Alumni Association, 563 Kamoku Street, Honolulu, Hawaii 96826; MPTF (Motion Picture and Television Foundation), 22212 Ventur a Blvd, Suite 300, Woodland Hills, CA 91364; Paniolo Preservation Society, 62-2279-B Kanehoa Drive, Kamuela, Hawaii 96743 or Unicef.

Published by Los Angeles Daily News on Mar. 8, 2007.
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Steph,

I am so sorry for your loss. His memory grows on through all the lives he touched. I will always think of him whenever I look in my backyard and see all the plants, peppers, onions, aloe, etc. he gave to me.
Take care
oxxo
Deb

Deborah Breakspear

March 13, 2007

Dear Stephanie,

When Jean received the message about Phil we just sat and starred at each other for a moment in disbelief. We talked about how much we liked him, how he seemed to enjoy life. We shared our memories of last year when we came to California, and I met Phil for the first time. How he enjoyed letting Heather ride on the horse in the back lot. And how we were glad that we were able to see both of you in Canada at the reunion.
We will miss him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Rick Cherry

March 9, 2007

Stephanie,

I recall fondly the times we spent together planning events for Iolani with Larry Wong and crew.

Aloha & Mahalo for the friendship with our fellow alumni.

Mark Chun Iolani '73

Mark Chun

March 9, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Tuesday Navarette-Kanioros

March 9, 2007

Having known Phil for 47 years, we will miss him. What a reliable friend he was. Whenever we visited CA., we contacted Phil who got us together with a couple of our friends whom, together we've known for many years. Rest in peace, Phil. Me ke aloha pumehana.

Mits & Mae Higa

March 9, 2007

Dear Stephanie,

My sincere condolences and sympathy for your loss. My thoughts are with you.

Sincerely,
Elaine Dobinson

Elaine Dobinson

March 9, 2007

Dear Mrs.Chong,
We were deeply saddened to hear the news about the sudden death of your beloved husband. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.

With our deepest sympathy,
Liz Joyce
Richard Cipollone
(Friends of Priscilla and Noel Audette)

Liz Joyce

March 8, 2007

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