John W. Chan

1940 - 2014

John W. Chan obituary, 1940-2014, Milpitas, CA

BORN

1940

DIED

2014

FUNERAL HOME

Lima Family Milpitas Fremont Mortuary

48800 Warm Springs Blvd

Fremont, California

John Chan Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 20, 2014.

John W. Chan was born in Hong Kong on March 1, 1940 and passed away peacefully at home in Milpitas, CA on February 19, 2014.

John was a retired Budget Analyst for the City of Boston for over 25 years. A graduate of the prestigious Wah Yan Secondary School in Hong Kong and Saint Edwards University in Austin, TX, he earned an MBA degree from New York University.

He was a well-respected, kind, gentle and generous man who loved his wife and family. He was an avid tennis player and enjoyed many sports like fishing and basketball. He especially enjoyed supporting his Boston sports teams win championships. During his free time, John enjoyed traveling, fishing, singing, gardening, listening to music, watching action movies and more recently learning how to play the erhu.

Those left to cherish his memory are his beloved wife of 45 years, Diana G. Chan, his loving sons, Joey J. Chan and Jason J. Chan, daughters-in-law, Yumi Chan and Jocelyn Chan, granddaughters, Mackenzie J. Chan and Addison E. Chan, brothers, Wai Leung Chan, Wai Chow Chan and Wai Ling Chan, sisters, Suk Chee Chan, Suk See Chan, Suk Yiu Chan and Suk Ying Chan, and numerous nephews, nieces, extended family and friends.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in memory of John W. Chan to either the American Cancer Society at http://main.acsevents.org/goto/johnwchan or the American Heart Association at http://honor.americanheart.org/goto/johnwchan.

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May 20, 2014

Joey Chan

A tribute to my dad. Born April 26, 2014 - Matthew John W. Chan 7lbs 9oz. Yesterday, he weighed in at nearly 10lbs at 23 days old. He's going to be a big strong guy like his grandfather.

Posted by Joey Chan

March 22, 2014

Helen Wong

Dear Kai Ma, Joey and Jason,
Albert, Adrian and I send our deepest condolences and prayers to you and your family.
Kai Yeh will always be missed.
Kai Ma, please take care of yourself, we miss you very much.

Posted by Helen Wong

March 22, 2014

Helen Wong

Uncle John, my dear Kai Yeh,
I miss you so much. It has been a month, and I thought I am finally ready to sign this guest book, but I still want to cry. Sorry I am late.
I always remember last time we went to the Caribbean together, you played with Adrian on the boat, you bought him a nice cap, you looked great in your tux...
You will always be in our hearts. We pray to God to take good care of you and keep you company, so you won't feel lonely there. We will meet again one day. Love you always...

Posted by Helen Wong

March 2, 2014

Sonu , Hemant Puri and family

Dear Diana, Please accept our sincere condolences on the loss of John. He will be always very fondly remembered by all of us. I can't believe I will no longer see him when we step out of our house. We are always here for you. Please do not hesitate to come over whenever you feel like.

March 2, 2014

Dear Diane, Joey and Jason,
You have lost a wonderful husband and father and we have lost a dear and good friend. Whenever we think of John, we will remember all the fun we had through out the years. Please know that we consider ourselves blessed to have been two of your closest friends. John will have eternal peace resting beside the Lord.
Loraine and Henry Wong

March 2, 2014

Gana S

Dear Diana,
Please accept our deepest condolences. We are completely shocked & saddened to hear the sad news of John passing away. John will be remembered as the kindest neighbor and a great friend. We were so fortunate to have John as our neighbor. Our entire neighborhood will miss John.

-- Gana & Poorna

March 1, 2014

Barry Fadden

Joey, Diane, Jason
So sorry for the loss of John. He was a true friend and great co-worker. He will truly be missed.

February 28, 2014

Rosita & family

Auntie Diane, Joey, and Jason, Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Our sincere condolences to you and the family.

February 28, 2014

Chiu-Kun Woo

February 28, 2014

Alan Wong

Auntie Diane, Joey, and Jason, we are saddened by the news. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. With heartfelt condolences to you and the family.

Alan and family

February 28, 2014

Chiu-Kun Woo

I was shock to learn of the passing of my old friend for nearly half a century. My sympathy and condolences to the family, especially to Diana, also an old friend of nearly half a century. I still remember the happy and sweet day of his wedding in Boston. My prayers will always be with John and his family. Take care everyone.

February 27, 2014

John and I worked together in the Budget office for many years. He was a great person to work with, and just to talk to. And he managed to really stay calm through all the turmoil that was a part of worklife in that time. The "nay nay - - yes yes" that went between our cubicles will always stay with me. I know that he enjoyed his retirement - I will always think of him saying how he would go out into his backyard to pick an orange for breakfast! I'm sure that everyone has good memories of him and especially that good memories will be a comfort to his family.

February 26, 2014

Wanda & Raymond Lee

Dear Kai Ma, Joey, Jason & Family,
Kai Yeh will be greatly missed. He will forever be remembered and always be in our hearts. May memories keep you strong. Our deepest condolences,

February 26, 2014

Joey Chan

February 26, 2014

Donald Chan

We, the old boys of St. Francis Xavier's College in Hong Kong are saddened on the loss of our beloved teacher. We will miss John.

Our hearts go out to the family during this difficult time.

Keith Chin & Donald Chan
SFXCAA - USA

February 26, 2014

2014 Office

Our deepest condolences to you and your family during this difficult time. Keep your head up. Let us know if you need anything.

February 25, 2014

Diana:

Laura and I send to you and your family our condolences, love, support & prayers from Stoneham/Boston, MA. You may recall I served as Manager of Chinatown Little City Hall for 5 years, during the time when John was there and Uncle Frank was the Purchasing Agent. In John's memory, we will send a donation to the American Heart Association. And we will also offer Memorial Mass for John in our church St. James in Boston's Chinatown for the upcoming Sundays. Take care and God bless. Peter/Laura Chan, with our sons Chris and Andrew.

February 24, 2014

mike grigalunas

John was a special person in my life. He was my good friend and a pleasure to know. i spoke with him the night before he passed and i was glad i did. The folks in Budget that he worked with in the 70 s got together with John and we shared a few stories.. Barry Fadden, Tony Reppucci, Naiomi Isler, Barry Fadden , Jackie Murphy and Cindee Savicki.. all were there for him. We were BOSTON STRONG for you John. you even bought a few tee shirts that had the logo on it.. so many memories John.. thank you.. thank you for being my friend. Mike Grigalunas

February 24, 2014

Old Choir Mem.

"Dianne and family; Please accept our deepest sympathy. Our hearts go out to you during this difficult time. Take care and God bless."

February 24, 2014

Peter/Amy Lam

For some moments in life, there are no words. Our condolences to your mom and your family. Let us know if you need anything!

February 24, 2014

Ed Chin

Joey & Jason, My thoughts and prayers to you and your family.

February 24, 2014

Paul Chin

Joey and Jason
My deepest condolences to you and your family. The pictures bring back a lot of memories of the younger years in Brookline.

February 24, 2014

Tom Yong

You left us much too soon! But your energy and love and laughter will ring on for all of us who miss you.

God bless you and keep you in peace.

February 24, 2014

Paul Chin

Joey and Jason
My deepest condolences to you and your family. The pictures bring back a lot of memories of the younger years in Brookline.

February 24, 2014

Christina ? ? ? Sam

Rest in Peace, Heem ??You will be missed.

February 24, 2014

Tai Dong

Sorry to hear about your father. Our heartfelt condolences go out to you and your family.

February 23, 2014

Christina ? ? ? Sam

You will be missed Heem Sook. Rest in Peace.

February 23, 2014

Stephen Yee

Joey, Jason, sorry for your loss

February 23, 2014

Stephen Yee

Joey, Jason sorry for your loss

February 23, 2014

Tai Dong & Family

We are sorry to hear about your father. Please accept our heartfelt condolences.

February 23, 2014

Joey Chan

To see a pic circa early 2000's, I added a photo to the guest book. It's not easy to view but if you click on the "add photo" tab, you can see the guest book photos - Note the three cool Chans =D

February 23, 2014

Shirley Lim

February 22, 2014

Joey Chan

Posted by Joey Chan

February 22, 2014

Yumi Chan

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