Shung Chi Chiu

Shung Chi Chiu obituary

Shung Chi Chiu

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Shung Chiu Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Calhoun - Mania Funeral Home on Aug. 30, 2025.

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Shung Chi Chiu, 72, of North Arlington, NJ passed away peacefully in his home on August 28th, 2025. A celebration of life service will take place at Calhoun-Mania Funeral Home, 19 Lincoln Ave., Rutherford on Saturday, September 6th, 2025 at 12pm - 4pm.

Born in Macau in 1953, Shung Chi graduated from SUNY Buffalo with a degree in Civil Engineering. He spent over 30 years working in the United States Army Corps of Engineers and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban development. Chi loved retirement and enjoyed traveling the world with his wife, playing mahjong with friends and spending time with his grandchildren.

Chi is survived by his wife, Grace, and their children, Amy Ogoszewski (Michael) and Ivy Pettignano (Michael), his two grandchildren, Milo and Kai, and his brothers, Shung Kwok and Shung Kee. He was preceded in death by both his parents and his sister, Claudia.

Chi will be remembered for his kindness, integrity and love for his family. His generosity and loyalty were gifts to anyone who knew him.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation and/or Doctors Without Borders.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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Upcoming Events

Sep

6

Visitation

12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Calhoun-Mania Funeral Home

19 Lincoln Avenue, Rutherford, NJ 07070

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