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Dr. Warren Fong, DDS Obituary
A private military service will be, in Sampson Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Romulus.
In lieu of flowers, Dr. Fong's family requests that memorial contributions be directed to a charity of one's choice.
Dr. Fong was born on January 28, 1928, in Brooklyn, the son of the late Loy and Rose (Chin) Fong. He graduated from high school in Baldwin, N.Y., and served in the Army Air Corps from January 18, 1946, to July 21, 1947. He also served in the 817th Evacuation Hospital from 1982 to 1986, departing with the rank of lieutenant colonel.
He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Vermont in 1951 and his master's from New York University in 1956, while working for the General Foods Corporation. He earned his dental degree from New York University in 1968 and owned and operated his own practice in Perry, N.Y., until 1986. In the late 70s, he served as a clinical instructor and participated in research at the Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. In the decades that followed, he continued to practice dentistry in a number of different settings, including Alaska Native villages as well as other Western New York communities.
Dr. Fong was a lifelong angler and pursued numerous species, from northern pike to Pacific sailfish, with a particular fondness for salmon and trout. After his retirement, he also enjoyed cooking, woodworking, and caring for his pets: two cats, Edmund and Hillary, and a Labrador retriever, Molly.
His marriage to Joo Sim Tan ended in divorce. He is survived by his wife, Mary R. Ker, whom he married on August 9, 1986; a daughter, Karen (Gregg) Middaugh; sons Stephen (Christina), Peter (Sarah), and Clifford Fong; grandchildren Loy, Tai, David, Marina, and Lyon Fong, and Brynne and Sean Middaugh; a sister, Elizabeth (Ralph) Zuzolo; brothers Edgar and Richard (Adrienne) Fong; as well as several nieces and nephews.
Dr. Fong was preceded in death by his brothers Edward and Robert Fong; and a sister-in-law, Lillian Fong.
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Michelle (Malovich) Danner
September 18, 2023
I am going to my dentist today and in my memories the thought of Dr. Fong popped up. My dad was a Wyoming County Sheriff's deputy who was a sergeant there and then the jail administrator in Warsaw. He always, always sung high praises of Dr. Fong's Dental abilities. My dad passed away December 21st 2021. But he still spoke so very, very fondly about the expertise and friendliness of Dr. Fong in days gone by in Perry New York, for many years to come. I just wanted you to know that people are still thinking about your dad, and I am sorry for your great loss.
Thomas M. Parker
November 1, 2020
Doctor Fong followed only one rule for his entire life, and that was
to be a good guy. Always. He was good at it, too. It was an honor
for me to have known him, and I'll have memories of him forever.
Thank you, Doctor Fong.
David Barnick
September 1, 2020
I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of Warren. I extend my deepest sympathy to Mary and his entire family. I didn't know Warren well but well enough that he always struck me as every bit a gentleman who was very friendly and very kind. He will be missed.
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