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Hilary Wong Obituary
Chesapeake - Hilary V. Wong, 57, better known to his family and friends as Val, was called home to the Lord on January 30, 2017. He was born in Jamaica and immigrated to the United States at the age of 7. He resided in East Orange, NJ until enlisting in the Army. He pursued a career in nursing and then furthered his education and training becoming a nurse anesthetist in the US Navy. This is where he found his passion and continued this work until retiring from the US Navy with the rank of Lieutenant Commander in 2004. He continued to work as a nurse anesthetist until 2014.
More than anything else, Val dearly loved his family and his friends.
He leaves behind his adoring wife Bethune Wong, daughter Valarie Wong, son Steven Wong, sister Sophia (Wong) Derilus, brother Robert Wong, and mother Muriel Barrett, along with his step-mothers Martena Wong, and (Joyce) Mooi Koon Wong, sisters Jennifer Bell-Dennis and Janice Barrett, as well as niece Gabrielle "Gabby" Derilus, nephew Noah Wong and a host of cousins.
In his time, Val has saved the life of many and touched the lives of all. He was a man sincerely loved by all and will be deeply missed.
A funeral service will be held at 11am Saturday at Church of the Resurrection 3501 Cedar Lane, Portsmouth, VA 23703. Burial with Full Military Honors will follow at Chesapeake Memorial Gardens 524 Cedar Rd, Chesapeake, VA 23322. The family will receive friends in Loving Funeral Home Friday from 6-7pm with a prayer service following. Online condolences may be made at www.LovingFuneralHome.
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Suzanne Belcher
February 20, 2017
I'm so sorry to hear of Val's passing. He was a wonderful person and I had the privilege of knowing him during his time at Sentara CarePlex. He was great to be around, always had us laughing, even during trying circumstances. My deepest condolences to his family. He will be missed.
Debra Evans
February 13, 2017
Hello Beth, so sorry to hear of the passing of your husband. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. May you find peace and comfort in the beautiful memories you have shared. I miss seeing you. May God bless you and your family.
Sincerely,
Debra Evans, RN
Edwina Walker
February 10, 2017
Beth,So sorry for your loss. Blessing to you and the family.
February 9, 2017
Our brother Sam held 'Val' as his brother from another mother. Taken too soon he will be missed. Our family sends you our condolences. We hold you in our hearts. May he rest in peace.
Dr Beverly Greene
Sandra Greene Pasley and Children
Lawrence Greene
Nicole Mitchell
February 6, 2017
My deepest sympathy to my friend Beth and family! My prayers are with you all always and know God will comfort you during this time of sorrow! Val will be truly missed by many who have loved and worked side by side with him! What an honor to have known him! Love you Beth!!
Judy Kameoka
February 5, 2017
My husband, Doug, and I were stunned to hear of Val's passing. I got know him well in the operating room when we worked together as an anesthesia team. His excellent skills and insights were much appreciated as well as his sense of humor. He will be sorely missed. Rest in Peace, Val. Our sincerest and heartfelt condolences to his family.
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