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Bing Sung Obituary
ANDOVER — Dr. Bing Sung, 61, of Andover, died at his home in Andover this past week.
Bing was born in Shanghai, China on Oct. 15, 1946 to I.C. Sung and Yi-Ying Yang.
He is an alumnus of Phillips Academy, Class of 1963, Harvard University, Class of 1966 and Harvard PhD, Class of 1970.
He is remembered as a beloved father, an avid scholar, a dedicated teacher, a passionate wrestling coach, and a vocal fan. He was known by many names, including Dad (aka Mr. Sung), KDS (Kindly Doctor Sung), Coach, Mother Hen 3, and the 5th Top, but he was universally recognized as brilliant, humble, enthusiastic, generous, and extremely laid-back.
He is survived by his family, Robin, Zachary, Nicholas, and Max.
ARRANGEMENTS: There will be a memorial reception to honor him at Dylan's Restaurant, 18 Park St., Andover from 6:30 to 9 p.m on Tuesday, March 18. A private burial will take place at Linwood Cemetery in Haverhill. We ask that, in lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Andover Youth Services — Youth Wrestling, 36 Bartlet St., 3rd Floor, Town Offices, Andover, MA 01810. (978) 623-8241. Funeral arrangements are being made by Conte Family Funeral Home, 28 Florence St., Andover, MA 01810. To leave online condolences please visit www.contefuneralhomes.com.
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Ted Harper
May 19, 2018
Ten years after his death, I have come across this memorial and discovered that Bing has passed. I am sad that I will not have a chance to see him again.
In 1967 I attended the summer session at Phillips Academy in Andover, where Bing was teaching a math class. On the first day of class he bounced into the classroom in his cheerful, energetic way, and said OK. Weve got six weeks, which is more than enough time to do analytical geometry. You look like a smart bunch. Well finish up analytical geometry in a few weeks and then do calculus. And we did. The pace of the class was exhilarating. The instruction was terrific. This was, without a doubt, the best academic experience of my life.
In January of 1972 I was in Massachusetts, preparing to hitchhike across the country to Los Angeles, with a backpack, a medium weight coat, jeans, tennis shoes, and forty dollars. My last stop before starting my trip was to visit Bing in his home. He was appalled at my plans, and had a better sense of what I was getting into than I did. He generously insisted that I accept a pair of rubber boots, which were a great help and surely saved my feet from frostbite.
Bing was a kind, funny, wonderful person, and I will miss him.
Ai Lien Djie
April 12, 2008
Dear Aunt Robin, Zack, Nick & Max,
Our sincerest condolences on this great loss. We will miss Uncle Bing very much. You are all in our hearts and minds,
much love for now, Ai lien Djie & family
ps. a letter from all of us is on the way.
Mary Jane Gallant
April 8, 2008
KDS, LB Sung, Bing, Mother Hen #3.
Bing was all of these and more to myself, my husband and my son, Trent. I got to know Bing through Robin during the years we worked together at the Andover Bookstore. His phone calls to her were numerous and always a source of ridiculous fun for us all. Bing took on the challenge of tutoring Trent for two years and made an indelible impression on him with his intelligence, warmth and enthusiasm for every aspect of his young charge. His phone calls to us were also numerous and hilarious, as well as supportive and loving. We are blessed to have had the pleasure of basking in Bing's glow. My heartfelt sympathy and love to Robin and her boys.
Mary Jane Gallant
Kim caraviello
April 7, 2008
Bing was a tutor for my son Peter and daughter Jill. He was always interesting enough and funny enough to keep them laughing and smart enough to teach them well. He had a great laugh and would always call me after a session and tell me how much he enjoyed working with my kids even when I know they were probably obnoxious. He tutored Peter in math and because of his hard work, Peter got into the ONLY college he wanted to go to and is happy and successful there. This family loved Bing and will always remember him with a smile.
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John
April 2, 2008
I just met Dr. Sung in the past 2 months for SAT tutoring... I will tell you I didn't learn too much about the SAT's but I learned alot about him. On one our last sessions together we spoke for about an hour on nothing but eachother. Nothing to do with the SAT's, just how we both looked at life... One of the last lines i remember him saying to me before i left was " I hope we meet again someday, I could see us getting along real well.."
Rest in peace Dr. Sung, Your a great guy
Jeanne Grant Ancarrow
March 20, 2008
I have fond memories of Bing growing up as he was my twin brother's roommate . My condolences to the family.
Bryan James
March 18, 2008
I am a good friend of Dr. Sung's son, Nick. I am grieving for him and his family. I remember Dr. Sung from when I met him in college. He was a hilariously funny and intelligent man. Rest in peace,
Bryan
Harry Eisenberg
March 17, 2008
I'll miss you, Bing, from our Wednesday night musings. Things won't be quite the same. "Just quads" no more.
Rest in peace.
Harry
Tony Alba
March 17, 2008
I met Bing many years ago and we became instant friends and travelling partners. We lost touch for a while but when we met up it was like no time had passed. We had a wonderful time at my home in N.H.He'll be remembered for his generosity and knowledge and my family will miss him, and his love for our Italian food. Love, Tony Alba and Family
Coach Sung doing what he loved most.
March 17, 2008
Peter DeMarco
March 17, 2008
Bing was a great friend and a great guy. Although I had not seen him recently I always felt close to him. He was that rare combination of brilliant and funny. He will be missed and remembered
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