Elene S. Tong, 83, of Largo, Florida passed away February 15, 2021. She was born August 30, 1937 in Derby, Connecticut. She has resided in Largo since 1967. Elene enjoyed her childhood home in Seymour, Connecticut as a seasonal home during her later years. Her sunny smile, infectious laugh, and caring nature always made her friends feel like the world was a better place.
The Tongs established and operated Tong Realty, Inc., a successful real estate company in Largo, for over 35 years. Elene, a celebrated author, has written three books: Real Tales of Real Sales, Recollections, and The Shoemaker.
Elene is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Robert T. Tong; her two sons, Dale (Eileen) of Largo, Mark (Lee) of Indian Rocks Beach and sister, Lenore Smith-Aman of Little Falls, New Jersey.
A visitation will be held on Friday, February 19th at Serenity Funeral Home from 11:30 to 12:30. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Jerome's Catholic Church on Friday, February 19th at 1:30 p.m. with burial to follow at Serenity Gardens Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Suncoast Hospice.
