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Tung Chin Obituary

Tung Heng Chin, born in Quangdong, China on September 15, 1930, passed on July 17, 2014. Son of the late See Tong Chin and Sun Bo Hom. He is survived by his wife Shui Kuen Lee Chin and five sons; Kai Shun, Kai Yee, Kai Man, Kai Yen and Kai Wing. He was preceded in death by his eldest son Kai Yiu. Mr. Chin is also survived by six grandchildren Nikki, Katie, Kristy, Kyle, Jianli, and Meiji and two daughter in-laws Lizzette and Gaye. He was the proprietor of the Red Palace restaurant for the last 40 years. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Service at Greenwood Funeral Home, 5200 Canal Blvd., New Orleans (Formally All Faiths) on Friday, July 25, 2014 at 1:00 PM. Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 24, 2014 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM and again on Friday from 10:00 AM until time of service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Children's Hospital, 200 Henry Clay Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70118. The family invites you to share your thoughts, fond memories and condolences online at www.GreenwoodFuneralHome.net

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Jul. 22 to Jul. 23, 2014.

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George & Cheryl Smith

July 27, 2014

We just learned of our dear friend's passing and will sincerely miss talking with him and seeing him from our porch.
We really loved him.

The Miller-Robinson Family

July 24, 2014

Our condolences to the family Find peace in knowing he had a long and productive life. We shall miss seeing our neighbor across the street.

July 23, 2014

My heartfelt sympathy is with your family. May you have encouraging support from family members and friends.
May your memories bring you comfort and God's word the strength to endure.-Ps 62: 8

July 23, 2014

Sending prayers and memories of the good times your way. Tram and Byron Pogue

Candice, Gerald & Gabby (little Nikki)

July 23, 2014

The world has lost a truly remarkable individual. He will be missed by many. Our deepest sympathy for our friends, the Chin family.

July 23, 2014

Condolences from the family of the late Dan Olivier. We were always greeted with a smile & offered food by Mr. Chin. He was one of the kindest people we have known and raised 6 wonderful sons. Rest in Peace, Mr.Chin.

July 23, 2014

So sorry for your loss deepest sympathy to your family Toye & John Bruce GRETNA la.

John Sarradet

July 23, 2014

Very sorry to learn of his passing. Worked with his son at SUPSHIP and dined in his restauraunt. Never met him, but learned of the quality of person he was thru his children.
Rest in Peace. You did a great job in life.

July 23, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss. I will miss seeing Mr. Chin at Red Palace.
The Rodrigue Family

Marvin & Grace Bankston

July 23, 2014

So sorry for your loss, condolences to the family.

Vernon & Betty Walker

July 22, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Stephen Cutright

July 22, 2014

Very sorry for your loss and deepest regards and sympathy to the family.

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