Robert M. Tong
Robert M. Tong, a retired marketing executive, died at Milton Hospital – Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital, Milton, Tuesday March 13, 2012. He was 87 years old.
Beloved husband of the late Barbara (Haselton) Tong. Mr. Tong was a retired marketing executive with Union Carbide Corp., New York City World Headquarters. He had been a member of the following: American Marketing Association, American Market Research Association, Technical Association of The Pulp and Paper Industry, Chemists’ Club of New York, The Society of Chemical Manufacturers of America and The Wompatuck Club of Hingham. He was a disabled veteran of World War II (15th Air Force) and an ex-prisoner of war in Romania. He held numerous combat decorations.
Mr. Tong leaves his daughters Kathleen Lindelof and Deborah Molloy, both of Stoughton and Roberta MacLeod of Marietta, GA. He leaves ten grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, a brother Kenneth Tong of Hull and a sister Marjorie E. Townsend of Hanover. Interment private.
Guestbook Entries
With sypathy and prayers, for his grace, humanity and sympathy,
for his courage in adversity,
for the happiness he brought to so many,
for his steadfast pilgrimage of faith,
for his example of service,
and for the duty which he rendered unflinchingly to his country,
we thank and praise Almighty God.
The parish of Christ Church Quincy, The Rev. Clifford Brown, Rector
I was deeply saddened when I heard that your Dad passed away. Though he had a way of intimidating me, I always admired him as a man and Father. I know he will be missed by his family and friends. He left a permanent, positive impression on me as did his wonderful daughter Kathy.
Joe Lenyi