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Hoy Hing, 63, formerly of Fair Lawn and River Edge, died Wednesday, March 12 in New York City after a year-long fight with nasopharyngeal cancer. Born March 17, 1950 in Guangzhou, China, he emigrated to the U.S. at the age of seven, grew up in Fair Lawn, and attended college in his favorite city, Athens, OH. A retired restaurateur, Hoy was a visionary, opening the first Chinese restaurant in southeastern Ohio, Hop Sing, in 1974; charismatically owned and operated a chain of restaurants, First Wok, in northern New Jersey in the 1980-1990s; and most recently and happily co-owned and operated the Columbus Road Diner in Athens, OH. A devoted father, son, brother, uncle and friend, he is survived by his children, daughter Alice (Philip Kaminski), sons Albert and Benjamin; his parents, Foo Ying and Pak Sam; sisters Fong (Marc Dworkin) and Lyn, brothers Quon (Junie Rhee), Hong (Lilar) and Joe; three nieces and five nephews; and many beloved friends. Memorials will be held this March in River Edge, NJ, and this April in Athens, OH, for details, visit
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Mac Yates
March 26, 2014
Hoy was a teammate and a friend at Ohio University. I loved him like a brother.
Nancy Parish
March 17, 2014
So sorry to hear of Hoy's passing. Take care, you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
March 16, 2014
My sincere sympathy to the family for the loss of your dear loved one. May you find peace and comfort in Psalms 65:2. Again my deepest sympathy.
March 16, 2014
I am so sad to heat the passing of Hoy. He was a special guy, and a friend to our family and friends with my brother Joel Gould. May he rest in piece. Love AprilGould Judge
Lesly Rosenberg Protomastro
March 16, 2014
My high school memories of Hoy Chin bring forth a smile. Always a friendly hello, conversation with twinkling eyes and warm humor. May your family find sustenance in your faith and the warmth people have for Hoy Chin.
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