Earl A. Tong

1921 - 2012

Earl A. Tong obituary, 1921-2012, Amherst, NY

BORN

1921

DIED

2012

FUNERAL HOME

Dengler, Roberts, Perna Funeral Home

2070 Eggert Road

Amherst, New York

Earl Tong Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 16, 2012.

TONG - Earl A. November 14, 2012, devoted husband of 66 years to Norma (Barr) Tong; loving father of Toby (Deborah "Twinkle"), Bonnie Tong, Penny (A. Thomas) Jalosky, Michael, Terry (Carol Santangelo) Tong; grandfather of Trevor, Spencer, Lindsay, Missy and April; great-grandfather of five; brother of Ruth (late Robert) Barr, late Betty (late Donald) Karnath; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family will be present on Sunday from 1-4:30 PM at the DENGLER, ROBERTS, PERNA FUNERAL HOME, 2070 Eggert Rd., where funeral services will be held. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Earl's name may be made to St. Jude's Hospital. Online condolences may be offered at www.denglerrobertspernafuneral.com

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November 23, 2012

Michael and family
I am so sorry for your loss and my thoughts and prayers are with you all.

jeannette

November 21, 2012

Daniel Oshier

Bonnie, my condolences and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. I always enjoyed hearing your loving and entertaining stories about your dad. Great pictures, many memories to be cherished I'm sure.

November 20, 2012

Al & Maria Lesnick

Our prayers and love are extended to you all!

November 19, 2012

Helen Steffler

Sorry to hear of Earl's passing. He will be missed. Deepest Sympathy.

November 18, 2012

Selma Siekman

Sending my sympathy to the Tong family. I share your lost as he was a great neighbor and friend. He will be missed here in Pioneer Village. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

November 18, 2012

Annemarie Fyvie

Bonnie and Family,
I want to express my deepest sympathy to you and your loved ones during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

November 18, 2012

Jean Barr

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We will miss all the wonderful card games for the past 40 years. All the kids looked forward to the Fall when Uncle Earl and Aunt Norma would come down. He was loved greatly and will be missed...love to you all.

November 18, 2012

Terry Black

Mike and family our deepest sympathy for your loss. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Your friends from Zoar Valley
Dominic & Shirley Govenettio
Wally & Terry Black

November 18, 2012

Dorothy and Family Barr

Norma and Loved Ones,
Earl's booming voice, entertaining stories and fantastic laughter will always bring warmth to our hearts. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time..

November 17, 2012

Marian McCool

Penny, Terry and Family,
Once a gain I express my deepest sympathy and pray that you will treasure all the precious memories.. I so enjoyed all of the pictures that showed his life and how much he enjoyed his family.. You were all blessed to have such a sweet angel..
Take care and God Bless Love you....

November 17, 2012

Joanna (Jalosky) Wedburg and family

So very sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

November 17, 2012

Terri Griffo

Bonnie and family, I loved the pictures. What a handsome couple your parents made. I'm thinking of you in this difficult time. God Bless you all.

November 17, 2012

Helene Kaczmarek

Terry and family , great family pitures, great smiles , great memories to cherish with our deepest sympathy , Mark & Helene

November 17, 2012

Doni Pagano

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998

November 17, 2012

Sue and Jim

Sending love and prayers to you and your family. Share all the wonderful memories.

November 17, 2012

AnnMarie Barr

Sending prayers for your family. Uncle Earl gave us so many wonderful memories of laughter and good times!
God Bless you all!
Love AnnMarie and family

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