Joseph Chongo
December 04, 2011
Joseph T. Chongo, 85, died Sunday, December 4, 2011, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. He was born January 1, 1926, in New York City, New York, the son of Charles and Louise (Sartoris) Chongo.
Joseph was a Veteran of the United States Navy and retired from Firestone in 1985 after 31 years of service.
In his retirement years, he loved woodworking and completed many projects. Joseph was a loving father and grandfather who enjoyed spending time with his family.
Joseph is survived by his son, David (Linda) Chongo; daughters, Susan (Gale) Grant and Peggy (Michael) Nicholson; 10 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and one great-great granddaughter. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Ruby; sister, Edna Alevy; and brothers, Charles and Rudy Chongo.
Funeral services will be 12 p.m., Thursday, December 8, 2011, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue in Des Moines. Burial will be held at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. The family will greet friends 5 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, December 7, 2011, at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family in loving memory of Joseph.
Online condolences may be made to:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
tom negron
04/03/2012
dear david, susan, peggy and family;
like cousin mary i just learned of joey's passing through our facebook page; i remember joey with much fondness and send my belated condolences to you all.
love,
tom
Mary Negron Chang
04/03/2012
Dear David, Susan, and Peggy and families,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Joey (as we knew him). I wasn't aware until Sue posted it on our facebook page. I will always remember him with fondness. I remember your trips to New York and visits with the family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love,
Mary (oldest daughter of Ray and Teddy)
Angie Langman
12/07/2011
Sue, Kim and Family
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I'm so sorry to hear about Joe. I have very fond memories of him. I remember the times going to Clear Lake and eating licorice on the docks and all the fun times when they were around! Such wonderful people. I wish we could of stayed in touch more over the years. God Bless you and your family.
Angie Langman