William Wong Chin
- Nov 12, 2021
- 2 min read
Updated: Nov 16, 2021
1957 - 2021
OBITUARY
Bill (aka Boo) of New Hyde Park, passed away on October 27, 2021, after a long, brave battle with cancer. He was born March 11, 1957 in New York City to Hong On Wong and King Sau Moy. Bill is survived by his wife, Cynthia and two sons, Skyler and Devin; and his five brothers and their wives and children: Steven, Candy, Audrey, April, Pamela, Mitchell and Tiffany; Stanley, Nora and Eric; Chester, Florence (non-spouse) and Justin Jason; Edward, Tracy, Bear and Everest; Ning, Anna, Calvin and Brandon. He will also be missed by his many cousins.
Bill was raised in Chinatown and educated at Brooklyn Tech HS and Columbia University. In 1987, Bill and Cynthia moved to the Bay Area in California where he continued his early career in finance, business, and technology. Bill also revived his lifelong interest in healing & martial arts, studying for ten years under Grandmasters Dr. Yun Chung Chiang and Professor Hui Ju Liu at the Wen Wu school, which proved to be transformative for him. After relocating to Long Island to raise their family in Cynthia's hometown, Bill earned a Master of Science from the New York College Graduate School of Oriental Medicine and opened his private practice as a Licensed Acupuncturist, Certified Diplomate in Oriental Medicine, Acupuncture & Chinese Herbal Medicine, and Instructor in Taiji, Qigong, and Shaolin. Bill never forgot his roots, often introducing himself as someone who grew up in “a small town…Chinatown,” and remaining friends with “da boyz” for life. He also enjoyed Wong/Chin gatherings, cooking, basketball, travel, reading, and learning languages on Duolingo. Bill lived a good life as a devoted family man and practitioner of healing & martial arts, staying true to his motto: “Do what you love, love what you do. Have faith in your practice.”
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating in Bill’s memory to Send Chinatown Love, chosen by Devin for the support they give to local merchants in Bill’s hometown, or to Illegal: A New Musical, to support Bill’s hope that Skyler’s story will be seen by more people.
MEMORIAL VISITATION & SERVICE
Tuesday, November 23
1:00 - 5:00 PM (2:00 PM Memorial)
New Hyde Park Funeral Home
506 Lakeville Road, New Hyde Park, NY
PRIVATE INURNMENT
Kensico Cemetery
273 Lakeview Avenue, Valhalla, NY
So why has it taken me two months to write? I am still speechless but I guess its time. We were out of the country for the funeral and those plans couldn't have been changed.
I first met Bill as a "fencing dad". Skyler, starting young, became an accomplished fencer. My daughter, Annie had also taken up fencing and we met Bill Cynthia and the boys at various fencing venues and became fast friends. At fencing events, the majority of the day is spent waiting for your child's matches, which last a few minutes and left plenty of time for socializing. During our years of going to fencing events all around the United States, I really looked forward to spen…
Bill, I remember fondly the times we spent in kungfu class and drinking tea with shifu. Your time on earth was well lived and I wish you eternal peace and happiness in sukhavati. We shall meet again.
We will miss you Boo, my 5th brother. You now join mom and pop in the spirit world. Your life has only begun. I was blessed to have a brother like you that helped guide me through my early years. I always looked up to you. I look up to you now in heaven. May you live long and always be in peace. God bless you.
Ning
Boo-Boo...life is so fickle. Haven't seen you in ages and it was so good to see you recently. Wish we had more time to catch up. Will always miss your smiling face. God bless!
Sifu Bill,
Positivity, patience and perseverance leading to well-being. Thanks for demonstrating these life-enhancing lessons in your teaching and by your practice. I'm grateful to have been your student. May all who knew you gain by your example to "think good thoughts."