FONG, Gordon
Our beloved ''Coach'' Fong passed away on Feb 18, 2010 at the age of 77. He was most remembered for his career at Sam Brannan and Elder Creek, his love of coaching kids, and watching his granddaughters play basketball. His passions were the Sacramento Kings, 49ers, basketball, track & field, and fishing. He could always make you laugh and had a special way of making everyone around him feel good. He is survived and missed by his loving wife Pat Fong, daughters Debbie Wong and Leslie Matsuoka (Mike), son Russ Fong (Mae), granddaughters Cori and Steffi Wong, Cydni Matsuoka, and Jamie Fong. He was also survived by sisters Lai Fong, Margie Fong (Mickey), and May Yee (Ray), brothers Dr. Carl Fong (Rose), Jerry Fong, and Walt Fong (Gloria), cousin Wayne Fong (Meri), and sister-in-law Sally Taketa (Henry). He will also be missed by numerous cousins, nephews, and nieces. He was predeceased by his parents Mon Mow and Irene Fong, brothers Frank Fong (Shirley) and Ben Fong (Tina), sister Alpha Wong (Bob), brother-in-law Ed Nagata, sisters-in-law Alice Matsui (Yas), and Jean Iwahashi (Tom). A special thanks to Greenhaven Estates and Sutter VNA & Hospice. In place of a memorial service, there will be a Celebration of Life luncheon on Feb 27 at Rice Bowl Restaurant, 2778 Florin Road beginning at 11:30 a.m. and ending at 2:00 p.m. All family and friends are welcome to join. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Sacramento Asian Sports Foundation, 9040 High Tech Court, Elk Grove, CA 95758-6482

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