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This memorial website was created in memory of Anita Fong, 63, born on December 29, 1952 and passed away on December 5, 2016. Her true joy was just to help people. She touched and improved so many lives.

December 13, 2016
December 13, 2016
Dear Cousin. I am sorry that your time with us was cut so short. I will always remember you as one of the kindest people I've known. I never heard you say a negative thing about anybody and you always saw the bright side of things. I am also sorry we lost track of each other for so long. I felt we grew up together with our Saturdays at grandmas. Thankfully, those childhood bonds never seem to go away. I will miss you and the world has one less caring and loving person.
December 13, 2016
December 13, 2016
Auntie Anita, I am going to miss chatting with you about everything. I am so lucky to have met you. I still remember when you first took me to Nordstorms Café and how you arranged for me my first "stylist" experience. I will miss spending one on one time with you the most, you taught me so much about life, love, leadership, community, and believing in myself. I'm so happy you have been able to see my transformation in the last several years and was able to join me during the best day of my life in March when I got married to my best friend.

You will continue being my guiding light, and I am lucky to call you my Auntie and mentor. Even during your last days, you were still giving and offered to help me as best as you can and offer me leads. But that's the kind of loving person you were. Giving and selfless.

Rest in Power Anita, please know me and the rest of the young people you touched will continue your legacy of doing good and paying it forward. I'm so glad you are finally at peace.

Love,

Helen
December 12, 2016
December 12, 2016
About 20 years ago, when I got a job at SF Mayor's office of children, youth and family, fresh out of MBA school, Anita was the first person to invite me to lunch, introduce me to her friends, and help me navigate the mine fields that is government. She gave me a baby shower at the office for baby #1 (now 17). She introduced me to the wonderful world of Carol Ito's toy party - always had the best, age appropriate presents for my two girls. Throughout the years of our friendship, Anita was always there with the "you should talk to my friend, blah, blah for the inside story, etc" - and she always knew someone - whether it was someone at a fancy dept store, within government or at a nonprofit. And she knew every Asian nonprofit or philanthropic group in CA (or nationally)

I will miss her quick wit, her generosity, our annual Xmas luncheon with my kids - sigh!

ANITA - I'm sure you're in heaven right now organizing some sort of party and bossing everyone around in loving way that you do.
December 12, 2016
December 12, 2016
I have known Anita from our days at UC Berkeley. Even then she knew she wanted to make a difference and chose a career where she could help the less fortunate. She worked tirelessly to improve people’s lives. 
She loved her family dearly. She was devoted to her parents and was immensely proud of her brother and his family. These last couple of years she was always happy talk about the next generation of Fong’s.
She was a bold, daring and adventuresome traveler. She was inquisitive about people. Together we had some fun times. Besides traveling in the US, she had visited Asia, Europe and Australia. This past year she told me how fortunate she felt to have traveled earlier in her life.
These past couple of years have been difficult because of her health, but she remain unfailing independent and optimistic. She has left us too soon. I will miss her. Rest in Peace, Anita.
Until we meet again, your dear friend
Carolyn
December 11, 2016
December 11, 2016
I've added a photo of Anita with the Young Family cousins(including Vanita) at my engagement party, probably taken in 1970.  Anita is on the far right. We all knew back then that she was confident, determined, and had the gift of "gab".  But I don't think any of us knew how much she would accomplish and how big her heart was to help others. What a legacy of service. When I visited Anita in the hospital those last weeks, she was still networking trying to make meaningful connections - unstoppable. 
Anita was a true advocate for those who needed a source of strength and support. I miss her determination already..... a hero has left the planet and we are all so sad.
December 10, 2016
December 10, 2016
Sweet Cousin and Friend,
I never saw you as much in our entire lifetime than I have in the past four months. Know that every time I left those doors, I left with more than I walked in with. Moo and I thank you for your spirit, your fierce and fighting attitude as you dealt with this debilitating condition. You always showed us your best. We will never forget you. Thank you for all that you gave to us and to everyone you knew. You are amazing.
Miss you so much....
Love, Vanita, Austin and Moo Moo
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December 29, 2023
December 29, 2023
Happy Bday Anita! This has been one of the most challenging year for me and I miss having you by my side to provide me advice and humor.
December 29, 2023
December 29, 2023
Happy Birthday Anita. We are gathering again in your memory for the first time in awhile. Thanks for bringing us together. Miss you!
December 5, 2023
December 5, 2023
Dear Anita,
Has it really been 7 years since you left us? The world has changed quite a bit since then. But what hasn’t changed are the wonderful memories that you left behind. Thank You! We’re all plugging along here! ❤️

~Nancy
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December 29, 2019
Today is Anita’s birthday and as a continued tradition to gather with her close friends, some of us have continued to meet each year for a nice meal and celebrating a life of a dear friend who left us too early. Anita, we are gathering at a new restaurant that would meet your hi standards for great Chinese foods!! Miss you

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