Birth date: Oct 7, 1930 Death date: May 19, 2015
Former State Senator Edmond Joseph (“Eddie”) Gong passed away on May 19. He was 84 years old. Gong was the son of Chinese immigrants who owned small grocery stores in the Overtown section of Miami. Throughout his history-making po Read Obituary
Eddie has been a true friend,since he first helped me in law school in the 60s. In 1965 ,I remember when he showed up in Vietnam as reporter. He was an exceptional person, who touched many people's lives in many ways. I am thankful for knowing him.
Robert Huebner
My condolences to an outstanding man whose entire family contributed to much to so many. Eddie was president of his class of 1948 at Miami Senior High and his sister, Lillian, was my good friend. She and I were cheerleaders in the class of "49. Pat Moore Freels-Saul
He was smiles and love, joy and grace. Ever the gentle man, he will be so missed.
Pam Amderson
When I was a young lawyer in Miami I was president of the Jr. Chamber of Commerce. Eddie agreed to be the "mystery man" in a contest I came up with as a recruiting tool for the organization. A vacation in the Bahamas was the prize. Eddie had been named honorary president of the United States when he was at "Boy's State," as I recall. That was one of the clues in the contest to name the "mystery man." Eddie and the entire Gong family were wonderful people. They lived near the Orange Bowl, as did my family and I We had known the Gong children, Helen, Eddie, Lillian and May Jewel since we were small children, living in the same neighborhood and attending school together (except for the oldest girl, Helen). Just last week I had a flash back about the Gongs and wondered how they were doing. The lives of everyone who knew Eddie and his family were enriched. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. --William T. Moore
A true gentleman; so nice and kind. I'm so sorry for your loss. Phyllis Johns
