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Sammy Yen Obituary
He graduated from W.H. Adamson High School then attended college at The University of Texas at Arlington. There he graduated with a degree in Accounting.
Sammy was a shy, kind, generous, hard-working, and trustworthy person. Sammy always gave his time to others.
He dedicated over 40 years of his career to Computer Associates until his retirement.
Sammy leaves his loved ones with unforgettable memories and loving stories. He is lovingly missed and sweetly remembered by his wife Lisa Wong Yen, brother Jimmy (wife Connie), sister Jennie (husband Fred Bauer), sister Meralea Riso, sister Lorene, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family members from the Yium family, and all the wonderful individuals who knew and loved him.
Sammy was preceded in death by his grandparents, Richard and Li Yong Wong; his parents Wai Yen and Kim Cook Joe; his brothers Eugene and Don Yen; and brother-in-law Jonathan Riso.
A visitation will be held on September 18, 2024, at Restland Funeral Home, 13005 Greenville Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75243 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
On September 19, 2024, there will be a viewing at 9:00 a.m. and rosary at 9:30 a.m. followed by a 10:00 a.m. Catholic Mass at Sacred Heart of Jesus Chinese Parish, 4201 14th St, Plano, TX 75074.
The gravesite ceremony and burial will be at Restland Cemetery, Garden of Wisdom at 12:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Sacred Heart of Jesus Chinese Parish, Plano, Texas.
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Stan Murai
March 27, 2025
So sad to hear of his loss, I had lost touch with Sammy after he left CA. I worked remotely with him from California. But occasionally, I had a chance to visit him on business trips to the Dallas office. He was always helpful, cordial and kind, taking pains to guide and entertain out-of-town employees. He was very dedicated to him work. I'll always miss him.
Carol Marshall Hughes
September 21, 2024
My sincere condolences to Sammy´s family and friends.
I didn´t know him personally, but I graduated HS with his brother Jimmy and my brother was best friends with Eugene. They became friends in HS & graduated together. Eugene was my brother´s Best Man when he married in January 1970. I believe the entire family was a very loving family, devoted to one another.
My your loved one rest in peace in the presence of our Lord.
Jennie Yen Bauer
September 17, 2024
Sammy was certainly the most kind, generous, and loving son, brother, and uncle who was always there to help out and gave his all to work and his family. He loved you Lisa with all his heart. You were the light of his life. Sammy was always into looking up information regarding our heritage and ancestors. He was a big bingo player for many years and loved sharing this interest in his pastime, making a lot of friends along the way. He also loved Dave and Busters, a family entertainment venue, as he introduced this to a number of nieces and nephews. He made sure those he loved were taken care of. He has now been called to do even more for us, and continues to watch over us until we meet again. Sammy's legacy lives on for those who know him, an honorable man who is truly missed.
A poem I created in memory of Sammy:
Sammy, a kind, loving, generous soul who gave to others freely,
A leader who taught others to be like him,
To give with an open heart and without expectation,
For with the good in heart, love and devotion is a gift to share.
With all those who honor and remember him,
His legacy lives on as we honor Sammy and who he was.
John Blake
September 13, 2024
I met Sammy in 1988. He was always full of smiles and positive attitudes. It was a pleasure working with him at CA. He always had a good thing to say about everyone around him and had an infectious smile. He and his smile has been missed. Go and smile with God.
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Chris & Patty Malone
September 11, 2024
I met Sammy when I went to work at University Computing Company ( UCC ) at 1930 Hiline Drive in Dallas back in 1977. He was working in the UNIVAC Operations group. Sammy and I became friends there and throughout our careers at UCCEL, Computer Associates and CA Technology. I remember he´d always bring in Chicken and Rice for everyone at work, and everyone loved it. I remember Patty and I attending his wedding with Lisa and how beautiful it was. We lost track of him when he left CA until now. We are so very sorry for his loss. He was a very good man and brilliant technician and loving husband. He will truly be missed. Rest in peace Sammy. We love you !
Art Schneewind
September 11, 2024
I was sorry to hear about the death of Sammy. My thoughts and prayers go out to Lisa and his Family. I worked at Computer Associates with Sammy for years. He was a dedicated, hard working person who loved his Family. We had a lot of laughs and good times. He will be missed.
Jimmy Yen
September 10, 2024
Sammy and I, along with our wives went to New Orleans, March 8, 2024 to recognize and to honor our father's military service, herewith Public Law 115-337; cited as the "Chinese-American World War II Veteran Congressional Gold Medal Act".
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