Samuel Im

Samuel S. Im

Poughkeepsie- Samuel Sung Soon Im, 77, died at home on June 27, 2011. He was born in Jin Chun, South Korea, a son of the late Maria Bong Soon Choi and The Very Reverend Joseph In Jai Im.

A graduate of Kyung Gi High School in Seoul, South Korea, he obtained his bachelor's degree in mathematics and physics from Grinnell College, Grinnell, IA. He did post graduate work in solid state physics at Illinois Institute of Technology and Syracuse University.

He worked for Zenith Radio in Chicago, doing research and development in solid state physics; he continued this work at IBM. While at IBM, he shifted gears creating computer programs to help streamline the manufacturing process. He continued to use these skills at Morgan Stanley and Checkfree, following his retirement from IBM.

A lifelong Anglican/Episcopalian, he was active at Christ Church, Poughkeepsie, where he sang in the choir, served as warden and on the Vestry. At the National Church level, he was on the board of the Presiding Bishop's Fund for World Relief (now known as Episcopal Relief and Development), and worked on the development of Korean language congregations in the United States.

His passion for music led to singing in a number of church choirs and community choral groups, including the Oratorio Society of New York, where he sang for several years prior to his retirement. During his retirement he worked on Habitat for Humanity projects, both locally and abroad.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, the former Louise Hand. He is also survived by a daughter, Kui-Bin, of Davison, MI, and three sons: David, of Ruskin, FL, Mark, of Poughkeepsie, NY, and Thomas, of Charlotte, NC. He leaves three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Also surviving are four sisters: Sarah Kim, of Flushing, NY, Helen Ma and Hilda Kim, of Havertown, PA, and Veronica Bae, of Bishkek, Kyrgistan, a brother, Paul, of Anaheim Hills, CA, and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by two brothers, John and Joel.

Calling hours will be held from 5 PM to 8 PM Friday, July 1, 2011 at the Parmele, Auchmoody & Schoonmaker Funeral Home, 110 Fulton Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY 12603. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM at Christ Episcopal Church, Academy & Montgomery Sts. in Poughkeepsie on Saturday, July 2, 2011. In lieu of flowers, please make a contribution to Habitat for Humanity, Episcopal Relief and Development, or a charity of your choice. For directions or to sign the online guestbook please visit www.hudsonvalleyfuneralhomes.com