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RICHARD HONG Obituary

HONG, Richard Chung 91 years of age. Of Melrose March 5, 2015. Beloved husband of 60 years to Linda (Eng) Hong. Devoted father of Dorothy Hong Courtney & husband Dr. Michael W. Courtney of Belmont & Dr. Debra Hong Pan & husband Dr. Nelson Pan of Melrose. Loving grandfather to Dr. Elizabeth Courtney Jones & husband Dr. Derek Jones of Wells, ME., Dr. Sarah Courtney of Belmont & fiance Matthew Owens, Dr. Michael W. Courtney Jr. of Belmont, Kathryn Courtney Roy & husband Paul Roy of Melrose, Richard T. Courtney of Boston, Jeffrey Pan, Jason Pan & Katelyn Pan all of Melrose. Beloved brother of Robert Hong & wife Meiling of Malden, Marie Wong & husband Wing G. of Melrose, Rolland C. Hong & wife Jean of Melrose, Mabel C. Hong Chin & her late husband W. Wing of Reading & Marion C. Lee & husband Dr. Hon Chi of Oakland, CA. Relatives & friends are invited to attend Richard's Funeral Service on Monday, March 16, 2015 at 11 AM. in The Carr Funeral Home 1159 Main St. MELROSE. Burial at Wyoming Cemetery, Melrose. Visiting hours Sunday, March 15, 2015 2 - 6 PM. in the funeral home. Late U.S. Army Vet. of WW II. Retired Registered Professional Engineer for The Boston Redevelopment Authority & 49 year member of Masonic Wyoming Lodge A.F. & A.M. Melrose Chapter. For obituary, directions & online condolences, www.carrfuneral.com.

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Published by Boston Globe from Mar. 11 to Mar. 13, 2015.

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michelle plakas-kaiser

March 17, 2015

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March 15, 2015

Dear Jason and Family,
We are very sorry to hear about your grandfather's passing. Although we didn't know your grandfather very well we know he was a very special person from all the wonderful things you told us about him.

You have our very deepest and sincere sympathy.
The Koen Family

March 14, 2015

I'm so sorry Linda and her family my heart goes out to all he was a wonderful man Love Chris and Dominic Sarcia

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