Passing of May Fong Chin

Greg Barsamian · 03-14-2023, 10:04 AM

May Fong Chin, 95, passed peacefully at home Saturday, March 10, 2023. She was born in Toisan, China and emigrated to the United States in 1947 after her marriage to the late David Sang Chin. She was a daughter of the late Lew Han Van and Lee Shung Ngon. May and David were the co-owners of the Mee Hong Restaurant in Providence.

Mrs. Chin was a member of the Beneficent Church in Providence and of the Chinese Christian Church of Rhode Island. She was also a jewelry worker at both Monet Jewelry and Coro Jewelers for many years.

She leaves a daughter, Rose S. (Robert) Chin of West Greenwich and four sons; James K. (Sanita) of Swansea, MA, Edward K. of Greenville, Jackson K. and Bobby K. both of Warwick, nine grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. She was mother of the late Lillian Chan and sister of the late Lew Dung Chuey.

Her life will be celebrated with calling hours in the Stapleton Family Funeral Home, 684 Park Avenue, Cranston Wednesday from 8:00am to 9:45am, followed by a service at 10:00am. Burial will be in Pawtuxet Memorial Park, Harrison Street immediately following.

Mark Yacavone · 03-14-2023, 09:57 PM

My condolences to Eddie, Jack, Bobby

Gary Parker · 03-15-2023, 04:11 PM

Sorry for your loss...Prayers sent to the family.

nickh · 03-15-2023, 07:09 PM

Our Prayers & Condolences.

Bob Don · 03-16-2023, 01:40 PM

Sincerest condolences to Eddie, Jack, Bobby and the entire Chin family.

Bob Shaw · 03-16-2023, 08:13 PM

Very sad news. Condolences to the family.

03-14-2023, 10:04 AM	#1
Greg Barsamian VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Massachusetts Posts: 1,383 Likes: 608 Liked 390 Times in 84 Posts	Passing of May Fong Chin May Fong Chin, 95, passed peacefully at home Saturday, March 10, 2023. She was born in Toisan, China and emigrated to the United States in 1947 after her marriage to the late David Sang Chin. She was a daughter of the late Lew Han Van and Lee Shung Ngon. May and David were the co-owners of the Mee Hong Restaurant in Providence. Mrs. Chin was a member of the Beneficent Church in Providence and of the Chinese Christian Church of Rhode Island. She was also a jewelry worker at both Monet Jewelry and Coro Jewelers for many years. She leaves a daughter, Rose S. (Robert) Chin of West Greenwich and four sons; James K. (Sanita) of Swansea, MA, Edward K. of Greenville, Jackson K. and Bobby K. both of Warwick, nine grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. She was mother of the late Lillian Chan and sister of the late Lew Dung Chuey. Her life will be celebrated with calling hours in the Stapleton Family Funeral Home, 684 Park Avenue, Cranston Wednesday from 8:00am to 9:45am, followed by a service at 10:00am. Burial will be in Pawtuxet Memorial Park, Harrison Street immediately following.

03-14-2023, 09:57 PM	#2
Mark Yacavone Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Miles From Nowhere Posts: 7,414 Likes: 2,581 Liked 4,447 Times in 1,693 Posts	Re: Passing of May Fong Chin My condolences to Eddie, Jack, Bobby __________________ We are lucky we don't get as much Government as we pay for..... Will Rogers

03-15-2023, 04:11 PM	#3
Gary Parker Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Westfield Mass Posts: 519 Likes: 343 Liked 373 Times in 50 Posts	Re: Passing of May Fong Chin Sorry for your loss...Prayers sent to the family. __________________ Gary Parker 1617 STK

03-15-2023, 07:09 PM	#4
nickh Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Houston,Texas Posts: 670 Likes: 1,833 Liked 229 Times in 97 Posts	Re: Passing of May Fong Chin Our Prayers & Condolences.

03-16-2023, 01:40 PM	#5
Bob Don VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Greater Boston Posts: 1,476 Likes: 980 Liked 778 Times in 175 Posts	Re: Passing of May Fong Chin Sincerest condolences to Eddie, Jack, Bobby and the entire Chin family. __________________ Bob Don 128 SS

03-16-2023, 08:13 PM	#6
Bob Shaw Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Sedalia, Mo Posts: 427 Likes: 280 Liked 290 Times in 58 Posts	Re: Passing of May Fong Chin Very sad news. Condolences to the family. __________________ Bob Shaw V/SA 515