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Chaploon Yee Obituary

CHAPLOON YEE "Chappy"
On Thursday, June 30, 2011 of Lothian, MD. Beloved son of the late Ngar Bao Yee and Mee Sun Tse Yee; brother of Jeanette Pang, Leetha Yee and the late Mon Cheong Yee; uncle of Jerry, Henry, Wendy and Matthew. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD (Valet Parking), Wednesday, July 6 from 7 to 9 p.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Montgomery County Unit, 801 Roeder Road, Suite 800, Silver Spring, MD 20910.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com

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Published by The Washington Post on Jul. 3, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Chaploon Yee

26 Entries

Leila Bakry-Becker

August 23, 2023

Missing you, Chappy! Such a kind and generous soul, gone much too soon.

Stu McIntire

June 27, 2020

Missing Chappys smile!

July 1, 2019

The picture of Chappy standing next to a friend as they go through boxes of comics is a gem. Is the date and location where the picture was taken known? (Or the name of the person standing next to Chappy?)

March 16, 2014

Uncle Chappy at my wedding

March 16, 2014

Chappy and Leetha

March 16, 2014

Mark Cumberpatch

March 1, 2014

Chappy was my best friend at Walter Johnson HS along with Bill Kenneke. We we were the "Tack Team" at the ice skating rink and kept in touch till 2010 when he moved Phily. I'm watching an 80s rewind concert which prompted me to search his name to discover he passed. What a shock! We would connect occasionally and it was like we just spoke the other day. I am really sad right now. Mark Cumberpatch 4432050693

Al & Joan Kenneke

July 21, 2011

Chappy and our son Bill were good friends from Grosvenor Elem. school, North Bethesda Jr Hi and Walter Johnson HS. It was always a joy to have Chappy come to our house as you could always count on his sense of humor to lighten your day. I remember one time when he and Bill rode their bikes to a restaurant where they had an "all you can eat" offer. When they came back I asked them how they had enjoyed it. They said the owner wasn't too happy with them as they had eaten 32 chicken pieces between them.
That was definitely our laugh for the day. Chappy made this old world a better place and will be missed.
Joan and Al Kenneke Oakton, VA

Barbara Miller

July 7, 2011

I worked with Chappy in the mid 80's at CTL and he was very upbeat, always part of the team, a really good person. I am sorry to hear of his passing. Thought are with his family, may he rest in peace.

Wendy Winrow

July 6, 2011

I worked w/Chappy for many years at O'Donnells in Bethesda. His outstanding upbeat personality and work ethic were to be admired.He will be missed. My sympathies to his family

July 6, 2011

Thomas White

July 6, 2011

I met Chappy his first day at Roy Rogers and because of his personality and humor, we became instant friends. He had a fantastic sense of humor and was one of the few people who could make me laugh. I mean really laugh, milk through the nose, tears in the eyes laugh! His humor was never degrading of others and was usually directed at himself.

I always admired his intelligence and work ethic. Few people could have overcome the obstacles life threw at him and come back so well. His generosity was overwhelming. Even when he didn’t have enough for himself, he was always willing to help someone who he considered a friend. Chappy was a groomsman at my wedding on June 29 1985. On Wednesday of last week 26 years seemed such a long time ago. On Thursday I realized it had passed much, much too quickly.

Chappy you are a true and dear friend – I pray that you are at rest in God’s loving arms and I look forward to seeing you on the last day. Rest in Peace my Friend.

Tom, Val, Tommy & Matt White

Sherry Hicks

July 6, 2011

I worked with Chappy ntil a few weeks ago when he started not feeling well. It's so tragic to see how quickly someone can be taken away. He was respected and admired by many loyal guests that he was glad to call friends. Not a day went by that a gest didn't ask about him or wonder when he would be working next. We had alot of laughs together behind the bar, and he is and will always be greatly missed!

Mary, Jeanie, Ed and Tony Yee

July 6, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Yees today as you celebrate Chappy's life. Our family all have fond memories of Chappy and mourn that he has left this world all too soon.

Cecilio Balmoria

July 5, 2011

We worked side by side for 6 years at National Airport Legal Seafoods. He was a friend and good person, I will miss you

The Chapster

Dan Bonney

July 5, 2011

Worked with Chappy at his restaurant LSF, Natl Airport. Yes, his restaurant...the rest of us were just guests. We had patrons that would miss flights waiting to get a seat on "short side"...Chappy's side. Famous people, the likes of Tim Russert, Tom Brokaw, John Walsh saw Chappy as the celebrity not the other way around. It was Chappy's way or the high way...sometimes that went against him, but he didn't care. Honest, flamboyant, full of personality, LL Cool Chap... We'll miss you buddy...you went to soon. To all his family, I hope you know the joy he put in so many people's lives; he's a legend and will NEVER be forgotten.

Carolyn Johnson (Foote)

July 5, 2011

I knew Chappy over 30 years ago myself when we were co-workers (along w/ Stu) at Roy Rogers. Chappy had an infectious sense of humor and could always be counted on to bring a smile to anyone's face. I was very sad to learn of his passing.

Jerry Yee

July 5, 2011

He was my uncle, but since he was only 3 years older than me, I always felt he was the big brother I never had. When we were kids, I remember he had a newspaper route. That influenced me as I also eventually had my own paper route. I just always seemed to look up to Chappy as a role model in my life when it came to his work ethic and how he treated people. His passing was devastating news to me even though I knew he had pancreatic cancer. You just never are prepared for news like this. As I write this, it is still hard to believe he is actually gone. God only knows how much I will miss the numerous phone calls we would have with each other almost every week the past 18 months.

Wendy Eldred

July 5, 2011

I wish that could have had more time with Uncle Chappy. Thank you to those who knew him well. He was rich in friendship.

We will miss "Uncle Chappy's giggles". We love you!

Aileen Henderson-Yee

July 4, 2011

Hi Chappy, the kids (Warren and Ysabella Yee) and I will miss you terribly.
Fond and warm loving memories of you will live in our hearts forever. Rest well with God...Happy journey.

Jack & Mary Eldred

July 4, 2011

We were so sorry to learn of Chappy's passing. He was always so energetic and fun to be with. We know you will miss him greatly.

Stu McIntire

July 3, 2011

I saw the notice in this morning's paper; I am very sorry for your loss. Chappy and I were very good friends and co-workers more than 30 years ago and sadly I lost touch over time.

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