James Eng Obituary

ENG - James, Legendary Restaurateur and Chinese-American Goodwill Ambassador Dies, Age 87 James Eng, born Shoong K. Ng, also known as "Uncle Jimmy," owner of Queens landmark King Yum Restaurant died suddenly on December 31, 2007 on his way to host King Yum's New Years eve party. He is survived by his three beloved children, their spouses, seven grandchildren and two great granddaughters. King Yum's Restaurant will be closed Sunday, January 13 and 14. Viewing will take place in Manhattan at the Ng Fook Funeral Home (36 Mulberry Street) on Sunday, January 13, from 2 to 7 p.m. Burial will take place on January 14 at Evergreen Cemetery, 1629 Bushwick Avenue, Brooklyn, NY. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested tax deductible contributions sent in memory of Jimmy Eng to the attention of Eric Eng, NY Chinese School, 62 Mott Street, New York, NY 10003 and the American Heart Association, 1 Union Street, Suite 301, Robbinsville, NJ 08691.

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Published by Newsday on Jan. 11, 2008.

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Jay and Erica Cohen

January 18, 2008

The Stoller and Cohen Family would like to express their condolences to the Eng Family. We have been coming to King Yum for many years and enjoy the cantonese food that only King Yum makes the BEST! Especially the old fashion Chicken Chow Mein which nobody makes like King Yum! We also had the pleasure of speaking with Mr. Eng who would go from table to table and speak with his customers. We are hopeful that the restaurant will continue in his absence and are sadened to hear of his passing.

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