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Eugene Tonkonogy was born on 1905 in Brooklyn, New York, is an A 20th-century American businesspeople. Discover Eugene Tonkonogy's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 96 years old?

Popular As Eugene Tonkonogy
Occupation Entrepreneur and adventurer
Age 96 years old
Zodiac Sign
Born 1905, 1905
Birthday 1905
Birthplace Brooklyn, New York
Date of death 30 December, 2001
Died Place Manhattan, New York
Nationality United States

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Who Is Eugene Tonkonogy's Wife?

His wife is Ruth Horowitz (1935–1995)

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Wife Ruth Horowitz (1935–1995)
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Children Peggy Ann (born August 28, 1947) Susan

Eugene Tonkonogy Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Eugene Tonkonogy worth at the age of 96 years old? Eugene Tonkonogy’s income source is mostly from being a successful Entrepreneur. He is from United States. We have estimated Eugene Tonkonogy's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Source of Income Entrepreneur

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1905

Tonkonogy was born in Brooklyn in 1905.

His father was a lawyer and real-estate investor.

He had nine siblings, including George T. Delacorte, Jr. and Gertrude Friedberg.

He completed an undergraduate degree at Cornell University, where he was an All-American in lacrosse.

He was inducted into the senior honor society Sphinx Head.

He later completed a law degree from Columbia University.

1935

He married Ruth Horowitz in 1935.

1940

He specialized in lining up investment properties with wealthy investors, which resulting in property developments in East Hampton in the 1940s and 1950s.

Tonkonogy first learned about the Caribbean island Marina Cay after reading an article by Robb White in Esquire.

After years of persuading both the owner to sell the island and the British colonial governor to grant him a license, he purchased the island, which he used as a private retreat and also rented out as a tourist property.

"I always wanted to own an island, I hankered after one as soon as I read my first adventure story as a boy."

In his 70s, Tonkonogy fulfilled a lifetime dream of marching in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade as a clown.

He continued to volunteer as a clown in the parade every year for 20 years, finally relenting due to age.

1995

They remained married for 60 years until her death in 1995.

Tonkonogy worked for his father-in-law's insurance brokerage firm but later took an interest in real estate.

2001

Eugene K. Tonkonogy (1905 – December 30, 2001) was an entrepreneur, lawyer, and owner of the island Marina Cay.

Tonkonogy died on December 30, 2001, in Manhattan, aged 95.

He was survived by his daughters, Susan and Peggy Ann, and one granddaughter.