Sam Gin Chung

1931 - 2022

Sam Gin Chung, 90, of West Hartford, CT passed away peacefully on Friday, July 29, 2022. Born in Canton, China on October 5, 1931, to father Hoy Shing Chung and mother Chau C. Chung, Sam was the oldest of two sons and immigrated to the United States as a teenager. He attended Hartford High School and Hillyer College and was a member of Center Church. Sam was active in the church's Chinese youth group where he met his future wife, June Wong. They married in August 1958. With a strong work ethic inspired by his parents, Sam began a long career in the Chinese restaurant business, ultimately owning and running two successful ventures, Pagoda Restaurant (Newington, CT) and later, North Village Restaurant (Windsor Locks, CT). Always the first to enjoy a delicious Chinese dish or a favorite entree, Sam was happiest when sharing these meals with friends and family. Although typically quiet with a gentle demeanor, when truly happy or excited, he could surprise everyone by suddenly breaking out and singing old Chinese folk songs! During his retirement years, Sam remained curious and active. He enjoyed playing mahjong, reading, taking long drives, and being surrounded by his grandchildren. Sam was preceded in death by both parents and his brother, Tule Chung. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, June Chung and five daughters: Lynn Wong (husband John) of West Hartford, CT, Phyllis Chung of West Hartford, CT, Libby Soong (husband David) of South Windsor, CT, Joyce Thomas (husband A. J.) of Bethlehem, PA, and Betty Chung (husband Jae Choi) of Seoul, South Korea, and ten grandchildren. A time of visitation will be held at Molloy Funeral Home, 906 Farmington Ave., West Hartford, CT on Wednesday, August 10, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. with a memorial service to follow at 11:00 a.m. To leave an online message of condolence for his family, please visit www.molloyfuneralhome.com