Harry-Chong-Obituary

Harry S. Chong

Salinas, California

1912 - 2014 (Age 102)

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SalinasHarry S. ChongHarry S. Chong, M.D., 102, of Salinas, died peacefully Thursday, Sept. 4, 2014, at home. He was born July 30, 1912 in San Rafael, to Soo and Pearl Chong.He graduated from San Rafael High School where he played football with his brother, Arthur. Harry graduated from UC...

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Byron and the Chong family - I am so sorry for your loss. Dr. Harry Chong was a wonderful person and an example of what everybody should strive to be.

When we were in the Boy Scouts, he gave generously of his time by us providing physical examinations before we set off to Camp Pico Blanco each summer and was always there to transport us to our weekend campouts.

He was truly part of the Greatest Generation and made an impact on all who knew him.

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Byron, sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. We always remember him as a pleasant and personable person to talk to. Our deepest condolences to you and your family.

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

I had the privilege of knowing Dr.Chong as a patient and a friend. What a great guy he was.A void that cannot be filled. Rest in peace, Harry.

Our deepest condolences to your family, Byron! Arnie and Angie

Great Family, Great MAN. Sorry Byron.

Dr. Stanley Paine was our family physician. I was in excruciating pain; hit rather suddenly (high threshold), mom made a beeline for the emergency room at Memorial Hospital as she knew something was terribly wrong. No fever (never got them),nurse implied I was trying to get attn., luckily Mom had dr. meeting us there...he looked in my ear and said I would have to be admitted to the hospital or he could call in Dr. Chong! In comes Dr. Chong, having been awakened from a deep sleep, shirt was...

So very sorry, for your loss.
What a WONDERFUL man and Doctor. I remember Dr. Chong from the time I was a very young girl. When my parents didn't have enough money to take one of their sick kids to a doctor. Dr Chong was always there for us. He would let my parents make payments or at times not even charge them at all. He was always such a kind loving man and a great family man. He was a Boy Scout leader with my father in the 50's. I am now a senior and over my years I have often...

I remember when they had their office together. He lived a long loving life. God bless.