FONG, Edward (Eddie)

[NZBC]

Edward FONG

FONG, Edward (Eddie) Passed away on Monday 3 March 2014. Deeply loved Son of Get Jing and the late Nee Lim. Dearly Loved Brother of Danny and the late Steven. Sadly missed Nephew of Peter, Colin and Mary. The Funeral Service will be held in the Main Chapel of the Morrison Funeral Home, 220 Universal Drive, Henderson on Saturday 8 March 2014 at 10.00 a.m.
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Friday, 7 March 2014
Your smiling face and sense of humor will be missed by all at the cafe Eddie. What a pleasure it was to know you just through getting coffee in the morning and having the odd lunch. You certainly made an impact our family and you are well and truly missed already. God speed dear Eddie. Sam, Jeroen, and giant dog Bruno.
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Sam Nanayakkara
Friday, 7 March 2014
We will miss your smiling face and my morning kiss on the cheek. Such a fun, gorgeous dear man. Tim Tina
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Eddie Fong,
Auckland
Thursday, 6 March 2014
So Sad, RIP Eddie
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Rodger,
Auckland
Thursday, 6 March 2014
goodby my friend
Auckland
Thursday, 6 March 2014
FONG, Eddie. Suddenly passed away on 3 March 2014. Taken too soon. You are now with the angels. Safe journey to the Heavens. Will always be remembered. Deborah and family. Condolences to all the Fong family.

Published in: New Zealand Herald
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[NZBC]

REST IN PEACE - EDDIE
Eddie, was front of house at Richmond Road Cafe and was loved by every one who knew him. He loved fashion and, like our editor, Martin, we know he loved Comme des Garcons shirts especially.

How long did he work for Richmond Road Cafe?
He was part of the opening crew i.e. with us from day one, seven years ago.

What was his background?
His full name was Edward Fong and he came from a very typical, close-knit 'Chinese-NZ' family who have worked incredibly hard over several generations to make Auckland their home.

He originally worked at his family’s Chinese restaurant (“Number 1 Very Good” on Ponsonby Road near Three Lamps, but it closed in the mid 90’s) He then went on to train as a hairdresser (which explains the spiky ‘do’ ...he was well-known at Richmond Road Cafe) but realised his heart was really in the hospitality industry where he spent the rest of his career.

Eddie had a life-long love of fashion and in his own unique way, was always a picture of sartorial elegance which added a great vibrancy to his chosen place of work.

All of the Richmond Rd Cafe staff and many customers came to Eddie’s funeral which simply shows the warmth and love they felt for him.

We got the impression his death was sudden?
Yes, it was sudden, although Eddie had lived with several challenging health conditions for a number of years. When he passed away, he was walking at Mission Bay with a very close friend who also works at Richmond Road Cafe.

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