Leo Chong's Obituary
Leo Chong, born on February 19 at Wahiawa, Oahu, later moved to Aiea.
The Chong’s were the first inventors and manufacturers of coconut buttons. (The family project) during the “Aloha Shirts” era.
He served in WWII and was inducted in the United States Army on August 1944 and assigned to the 75th Division. He fought in Normandy and Belgium.
When in battle, he felt an excruciating pain in his left leg. He was rushed to the hospital where eight steel shrapnel’s were removed. He was honorably discharged in March 1945.
Decorations and Citations received were:
- European African Middle Eastern Ribbon with two Bronze Service Stars
- Good Conduct Medal
- Purple Heart
He is survived by his wife, Isabella Chong, of 62 years and many relatives and friends.
Leo was a retired supply manager with the Pearl Harbor Shipyard, Military Police. He also worked at the Bishop Museum and was a United States Army Veteran.
Services for Mr. Chong will be held on Monday, June 20, 2016 at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary (located at, 45-425 Kamehameha Highway Kaneohe, Hawaii 96744); visitation will be from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.; eulogy from 10:30 – 11:00 a.m.; prayer service to begin at 11:00 a.m. Burial to follow 1:00 p.m. at the Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery Committal Shelter with Military Honors to be rendered at time of service.
My Darling you will be missed and always in my Heart.
Isabella Ventula Chong
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