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Frederick Dong Obituary

Frederick Tom Dong In San Francisco on April 16, 2006 Beloved husband of Goldie for 58 years; father of Ronald and his wife Bakke and David and his wife Suzie; grandfather to Ryan, Stephanie and Jeffrey. Fred was born on October 21, 1922 in San Mateo. He graduated from Commerce High School and received his degree from San Francisco State College. He was an avid chess and bridge player. He was an active participant in the community, having served as president of the Chinatown Optimist Club, the Chinese American Bridge Club, and the Commerce Alumni Association. He was proud of his military service and helped found and serve as president of the local chapter of the Veterans of the Battle of the Bulge. Friends and family are invited to a Memorial Service on April 22 at 2:00 PM at Ashley & McMullen, 4200 Geary Blvd. in SF. In lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to the Camp Alumni Membership Program, 3138 Cabrillo St., SF 94121.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Apr. 20 to Apr. 22, 2006.

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Ray Fong

April 22, 2006

Fred was a major player in our recreational bridge lives for so many years. Generous person that he was, he hosted our Wednesday and Friday night games at his home, even to the poin of coercing Goldie to make dinner for us! For that, you had to suffer his occasional physic and off-color bridge tatics. Fred was a gifted bridge player, and all of us learned much about the game from him. He was a major force in the Chinese American Bridge club helping guide its growth and finding places to play. We will miss him very much.

Raymond Wong

April 21, 2006

To the family of Fred Dong, on behalf of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, District 15 San Francisco, we would like to extend our sympathies and condolences. During World War II, Fred answered his call to duty and faithfully served his country. His sacrifices enable our country to enjoy and maintain the freedoms that we now cherish.

Judy Mates

April 20, 2006

I am sorry to hear of Fred Dong's passing. Goldie and Fred were friends of my parents, Evan and Marion Leong, and I am their oldest child. Our sympathy to Goldie and the children and grandchildren at this most sad time...

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