Shee-Yee Lee

Born: Jan. 22, 1937; in China

Died: Jan. 7, 2015; in Geneva, IL

Shee-Yee "Tony" Lee, age 78, of Geneva, passed away Thursday, January 7, 2015 at his home surrounded by family.

He was born January 22, 1937, in China, the son of Ying and Sun Yoke (Lam) Lee.

Tony came to the United States with his parents at the age of 20. He met and married his wife Jenny and they began their life together in Chicago. They moved to Geneva in 1969 where they opened Gen Hoe Restaurant, a local favorite.

Tony loved to cook and travel, particularly to San Francisco and Hong Kong. He had a great appreciation for different genres of music and loved to tinker with his stereo equipment. Tony was also skilled with a camera - a talented photographer and self proclaimed "Tech Geek". He was a wonderful husband, father, friend and will be missed by all those that knew him.

He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Jenny (Ng); children, Peter (Helen) and Philana both of Geneva; in-laws, Michael (Dolly) Ng, Angela (Michael) Driessen, Raphael (Cathy) Ng and Eddie (Kim) Ng; and many dear nieces, nephews and friends.

Tony was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral prayers for Tony will be held Monday, January 11, 2016 at 9:30 am at Malone Funeral Home, 324 East State Street (Route 38), Geneva proceeding to St. Peter Catholic Church 1891 Kaneville Road, Geneva for celebration of Funeral Mass at 10:30 am, Father Slawomir Zimodro, celebrant. Interment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery, Geneva. Visitation will be held Sunday, January 10 from 3:00 until 7:00 pm at Malone Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to Make-a-Wish Foundation 640 N La Salle Dr., #280, Chicago, IL 60654 would be appreciated

For information call 630-232-8233 or visit www.malonefh.com

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Published by Kane County Chronicle on Jan. 8, 2016.

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Stephen Blanchard

January 21, 2016

My condemances to the Lee family who I worked so hard for many years. Mr Lee was an excellent supervisor & coworker along with his wife Mrs Lee. Sorry to see one of my favorite supervisors leave us early but we had are times.

Janet Vanthournout

January 14, 2016

Dear Jenny Lee and family,
My daughter in law, Ann, e-mailed me here in Florida to let me know Mr. Lee passed away. I'm so very sorry to hear of your loss.

It was you and my father, Mike Supitilov, who introduced us to Chinese foods and they've been a treat ever since,

My husband and his family, Dick Vanthournout and siblings loved to come to your restaurant and very much enjoyed seeing the whole family upon various occasions.

Know you're in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Fondly, Jan Vanthournout

Mary & Bill Rosenfelder

January 12, 2016

Jenny and family you have our sincere sympathy with your loss.
You have been great friends and good business people for Geneva we will miss Tony and his smile.
You will be in our prayers.

Gordon & Sharon Deuchler

January 11, 2016

Dear Mrs. Lee,
We are so sorry to hear of Tony's passing. May God bless you during this
difficult time. You are in our prayers
always.

Kim & Tom Windmeier

January 11, 2016

I am sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers to you and your family. Kim & Tom Windmeier

January 10, 2016

I am very sorry for your loss. Losing a loved one is never easy. At times like these, "God can give us power beyond what is normal,"
so we can keep going from one day to the next. 2Corinthians 4:7.

January 10, 2016

My sincere condolences
God is s God of comfort and may he give you the comfort and strength you need in such difficult time.

Susan Kizler

January 9, 2016

You will be missed.
My deepest sympathy to the whole family.

Jim and Nancy Elsner

January 9, 2016

Dear Jenny, Peter and family. Nancy and I just learned of Tony's passing. We are in Venice, Florida for the winter. Please accept our deepest sympathy in your loss. Tony was a kind wonderful friend and we will miss seeing him at Gen Hoe. You are in our thoughts and prayers and may the Lord bless you during this difficult time.
Love, Jim and Nancy Elsner

Lorraine

January 9, 2016

Our deepest Condolences, from the Ochsner family

Sherry Fredericksen

January 9, 2016

We were sorry to hear about the passing of your loved one. Everyone who ever ate at Gen Hoe knows the warm & family atmosphere they created. We have been regular customers since they were only a take-out restaurant. We send our deep & sincere condolences to his family & friends. We'll keep you in our prayers.

Robin (King) Anderson

January 9, 2016

You will truly be missed by everyone who had the pleasure of meeting you Mr. Lee. I consider myself lucky to have known you and work for you and the rest of the Lee/Ng family!

Mary McCauley Herring

January 8, 2016

We are so sorry for your loss. My family always enjoyed coming to the restaurant on special occasions. We also shared babysitters..Dee took care of your family's children when they came home from school and took care of my brother Mark during the day. You are in our thoughts and prayers

Arlene Myers/Hawbaker

January 8, 2016

I thank you for many little visits in your restaurant in past years, at least 15 years ago, I have learned much from you and Mrs. Lee and have "always" enjoyed the most delicious foods served to me from your kitchens. I remember when I had my adopted Korean daughter's Baptism party in your restaurant and how you all took such time to make everything so special for me and my family.
You are a present to your family and everyone who had the pleasure knowing you.

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