Rose M. Tong, 82, passed away Friday, October 11, 2019 at her home peacefully surrounded by family. Rose was born in Depew, NY on June 17, 1937, the daughter of the late Anthony and Helen Banach. Rose married Heath Proctor Tong in February 1958 and they were married for 41 years until he preceded her in death in 1999. Rose was of the Catholic Faith. Rose was very involved in many organizations in FL., NY, and NC, such as: CTAA, Crafters Guild at Holy Family, Red Hat Ladies and Eucharistic Ministries of FL, NY, and NC. Her accomplishments include but not limited to being an LPN, Office manager of multiple doctor offices and a Teacher of Catechism. Rose was preceded in death by a son, David Anthony and a brother Frederick Anthony Banach along with her parents and many Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and a Nephew. She is survived by her sister Mary Christine (Don) Myhill, a foster sister Gail Rossow, a foster brother Jeffrey Morrell, a cousin Carol Harris. Daughters: Beverly A. Brauer (Kevin-deceased), Mary A. Decker (Alfred-PA). Sons: Heath A. (Christine), Wayne A. (Sep.), Gary A. (Christine), and a foster Son Richard (Tina) Altenau. Twelve grand children, two foster grand children, twelve great grand children, six foster great grand children, nine nieces and nephews. In celebration of Roses' life, there will be memorial viewing for family and friends, at Buono Funeral Service, Inc. in Saugerties, on December 13th, 7-9pm. And on December 14th there will be a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary of the Snow Church at 10am, followed immediately by her interment alongside her late husband in St. Mary of the Snow Cemetery, Barclay Heights. It is Rose's wish that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Camp Tri-Mount Alumni Association in NY, 1300 Ulster Avenue, Kingston, NY 12401 and to the Crafters Guild of Holy Family in NC.

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