Collin Emerson Fong

Collin Emerson Fong June 27, 1947 - Dec. 6, 2009 Our brother, cousin, uncle, nephew, and friend will be remembered always for his big, big heart and warm and generous spirit. He loved cooking for friends and family, ballroom dancing, horror movies, fishing, poker and dragon-boat racing. He adored children, especially his nieces, and was always ready with gifts for them - often ones he made himself. He always looked forward, never accepting defeat. Collin was born in Alameda, the eldest son of Lawrence Fong and Margaret Lam Fong. He lived in the East Bay, San Francisco and Marin County, graduating from Terra Linda High School. He studied psychology at San Jose State. He served in the Army from 1968 until honorably discharged in 1970. Collin worked as a bank executive, restaurateur, loan officer, travel agent, and more. He is survived by siblings Daryl Fong, Katharine Fong, Mark Fong and Tracy Fong Miyashiro. A celebration of his life is planned for Sunday, Dec. 20, 11-1 at the Potrero Hill Neighborhood House, 953 DeHaro Street, San Francisco.