Dennis Dean Wong

Life and Legacy

Born on December 14, 1944, in St. Louis, Missouri, Dennis was the son of Francis and Frances Wong. He spent his formative years in Hilo, Hawaii, which he always considered his home away from home. He moved to California where he received his engineering degree and started his family. He settled in Torrance, California, and pursued a distinguished career as an electrical engineer in the aerospace industry. For over thirty years he worked at Hughes/Raytheon, first as an engineer and then in management. He was highly respected as an intelligent designer and caring manager and mentor.

Dennis was known for his sense of humor, his keen intellect and generous spirit. His top priority was caring for his family and friends; he focused on taking care of others. He had a deep passion for Hawaii, sports, specifically baseball, golf, and poker. He loved going to Las Vegas and even played in the World Series of Poker tournament. Dennis also enjoyed sharing his passions with his family and friends.

Family

Dennis is survived by his loving wife Patti, and his four children, Kim, Jeff, Vincent, and Justin. He is also survived by his siblings, Francine, Roberta, and Douglas, as well as many beloved nieces, nephews, and close friends who will miss him dearly.

Memorial Contributions

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Dennis Wong’s memory to Lundquist Lurie Cardiovascular Institute at Torrance Memorial Hospital at https://www.torrancememorialfoundation.org/donate.