Tonga Founder Joop de Jonge Passes Away

Tonga Founder Joop de Jonge Passes Away

AXEL, The Netherlands — Tonga BV founder Joop de Jonge has passed away.

According to an announcement from CEO Melanie de Jonge and CFO Stephanie de Jonge, de Jonge passed on July 19, after a short illness.

"With huge admiration for his optimism, strength and dedication, but with great sadness we have to say goodbye to Joop de Jonge, founder of our company. He passed away at home on July 19 after a short illness, amidst his loving family.

"Even though he had officially retired a couple of years ago, he kept interested in all the developments and ongoing changes of the company, giving his advice and he still had many plans for the future," the statement continued. "He will be sorely missed by his family, our team, many friends and colleagues."

Tonga's office and warehouse will be closed for business on Thursday, July 25 and reopen the following day.

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