Chong Suk Brown (Yi) – passed away peacefully on December 5th, 2022 at the age of 74 in Rochester, NY.
Chong & her husband, David, met in South Korea where David was stationed for the US Army in 1967. There they started their family with the birth of their first daughter, Cindy. Chong later moved to Marion, NY to be reunited with Dave and celebrate the birth of their second daughter, Amy.
Chong was a passionate and devoted homemaker who always put family first over everything. She was prided for the amazing food she made & under her care, no one ever left hungry or empty handed. Chong was authentically and wholeheartedly there for those in her life, in any way. She had such a way of beautifying anything she touched, as seen in her many stunning gardens & in the tasteful decorating of the interior of her home. Chong enjoyed keeping busy and always was there to lend an ear or have arms wide open for family and friends.
When you think of a hard worker, Chong was the first person that came to mind. Through the years she enjoyed dedicating herself to physical health and spent over 20 years of her life as an aerobics instructor. Chong could always be found walking around her neighborhood and was a stranger to no one.
Chong is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, David; children Cindy and Amy; brother Chong Kuk (Ginger); niece and nephew Sue & David; and grandchildren Samantha, Alex, Shelby, Sophia and David. Predeceased by mother Ki Sun; Father Myung Chae; and a younger brother who died as an infant.
Friends and family are invited to celebrate the life of Chong Brown at calling hours from 4-6pm on December 8th, 2022 at Richard H. Keenan Funeral Home 7501 Pittsford-Palmyra Road Fairport, NY 14450. Donations can be sent to Macedon Town Ambulance at 1620 Wayneport Rd, Macedon, NY 14502.
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22 responses to “Brown, Chong S.”
Chong and I have been friends for over 35 years. I met her at aroebics, she was the instructor and a good one. Chong was everything that was mentioned in her obituary plus some.
Bob and I will miss her very much,there is a big hole in our hearts.
Rest In Peace Chong. ❤️?
My mother loved having you for a friend Trudy. She often talked about the times you spent together. She appreciated your friendship more than you’ll ever know. I like cannot thank you enough for everything you have done for her.
I love you Grandma ♥️ I know you are happy and resting now, love shelby
Oh, Grandma. I love you & miss you more than words can express. It has truly been an honor to be your granddaughter. Thank you for everything, always. Rest easy ?
What a beautiful soul. I had the privilege of meeting Chong through her granddaughter and everything written above is so true. Her memory will forever live on in our household and the moments we shared together will forever be cherished. Rest In Peace ♥️
Chong was such a good friend to Carl and I. We went shopping, had fun playing cards and puzzles and travel together . She was the best! She truly will not be forgotten and it was an honor to know her. Rest In Peace!
Thank you for being a good friend to her. She valued your friendship and times spent together.
I love you Mom ❤️ Thank you for making me who I am today. I hope one day I can be half of you were to everyone else. I’ll do my best everyday. Give my love to Halmanee. I’m so glad you’re with her now.
Amy my heartfelt condolences, we will keep you and your family in our prayers.
I’m glad I got to meet Chong a few times. Cindy look so much like her. She is very kind lady and have so much love for Cindy . She will be miss. I pray for one day cindy and chong will meet again.
Did Chong work at a factory in Rochester? If so, I worked with her about 40 yrs ago….She was a friend of mine, I know her husband was David and she had 2 daughters…
I don’t believe she worked in Rochester anywhere. What was the name of the facility?
I feel so very fortunate to have known Chong. Such a lovely woman, so kind and caring ❤️
Little did I know that my life would change so much for the better than when I first met Chong all those years ago. I am ver y fortunate to have been her Husband for good times and some not so good. Any marriage has there ups and downs and I remember both as they meant something both then and now. Once I told someone that I ruled the roost.at our house and Chong replied that was somewhat true ,but she ruled the rooster. She excelled at what ever she did and made friends so easy. Ask anyone who met her about that. I will miss her more than anyone can imagine and feel many emotions right now, but I am comfortable knowing that see will be reunited with her Mother and Father where they can enjoy each others company forever. It’s been an honor to have been with you. Your Lucky Husband Dave.
Dearest Dave,
There are no words but to to say, how sorry we are to hear about your love Chong’s passing. We will never forget our first meeting and the way she made us feel. Our only regret is that we never got to see y’all after Amy and Family left Hawaii.
Please know that we care and love y’all and are here for you always.
Our heartfelt condolences. Love and Aloha
So sorry for your loss. My wife Bonnie worked with Chong doing aerobics for years. Unfortunately Bonnie has passed also. In my thoughts and prayers.
Dave & Family — I can’t begin to tell you how heartsick Brady and I were to hear of Chong’s passing. She was one of a kind — always lit up a room. (And if I’ve ever been jealous of my father, it’s because he got to taste her cooking, not me!) I hope you find comfort in your many wonderful memories of many wonderful decades with her.
Mom, how will I ever live without you? You taught me everything except for that. My heart is broken. I will never hear your voice again except for the voicemails I have saved from you over the years. You fought like a champ these past 5 months. I am so grateful for the time we had to spend together during those months.. I will treasure every moment I ever had with you. You were my rock, and now I have to be strong for you. I will try to make you proud. My hope is to be half the woman and mother you were to us. Be happy and at peace. You will live on in all of us. I love and miss you so much.
Love, Cindy
Mom, you taught me everything I know, except for how to live without you. I miss you so much. I can’t believe I will never hear your voice again. I will replay all my saved voicemails from you over and over again to hear you. I hope someday to be half the woman and mother that you were. My heart has a hole that can never be filled. You were my rock, my shoulder to cry on and you always had an open door for me. What do I do now? I promise to be strong like you were. You fought like a champ for the past five months and I’ll always be grateful that we had the chance to spend quality time together during those months. Be happy Mom.. I’m glad you can now be with your mother. I’m so grateful you were my Mother. I love you forever.
Love, Cindy XOXOXOXOXOXOXO❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Oh dear, I was very saddened to hear this news, Chong was our neighbor for many years, living directly behind us. Just recently I reminisced with another friend about how she used to cook her spring rolls outside on the patio and the smell (and taste) was wonderful ! She was such a nice lady and I want to offer our sympathy to the whole family. Last evening we were celebrating our daughter’s birthday and we’re unable to attend.,but wish to send hugs ,comfort and prayers to te whole family.
Kurt and I were very sad to hear this. Our hearts go out to you Dave and Cindy and Amy. Chong was always fun to be around and such a wonderful person inside and out. Hold your memories close and always keep the best of times in your hearts. Once again please except our sympathy.
Dave and family, I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. Chong was such a lovely woman and my late husband, Pete and I enjoyed our 5 years living next door. I remember her being a kind, loving and generous soul and we especially enjoyed when she would make her egg rolls and share with us. I know this is such a difficult loss, especially this time of year when it seems the rest of the world is “merry”, but I hope you find some comfort in knowing others understand and care. May you carry her with you in your heart always and May God bless your family as you journey through your grief. Sending my deepest condolences to you all.