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George Wong Obituary

George Wong , age 79, of Holbrook, passed away on Friday, March 13, 2015. George was born in Quincy, to the late Wong Jun Ming and Chin Thick Gee. He was the 11th of 12 siblings. George attended Quincy VoTech and worked for over 60 years in the sheet metal trade. He would jokingly refer to himself as a "tin knocker". After he retired from the sheet metal trade, he went on to enjoy doing work as an "extra" on local movie sets and in advertisements. Some of his roles were in "The Departed" and "Revenge of the Pink Panther". He also was a retired captain in the National Guard and a member of the Sheet Metal Workers Local 17. George never knew a stranger. He would frequently go out of his way to help others. He especially enjoyed laughing and spending time with family and friends. He was preceded in death by two brothers Peter and Hymie Wong and sisters Ruby Eng, Helen Eng, Laura Hom, Ruthie Yee and Lily Chin. He is survived by brothers Barry, Hoover and David (Rose) Wong, sister Mamie DeCoste, mother-in-law Hana and sister-in-laws Dory Wong, Tina Wong, Dianne Tajima and Margie Dionne. He will be missed by the love of his life, his wife Evalyn of 47 years who was by his side until the end; daughter Jennifer (Thomas) Stidham; son Craig Wong and two grandsons Kai and Laird Stidham. He also leaves behind his best friend Jack Donovan of 70 years along with numerous loving friends and family members. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the visiting hours on Friday, March 20, from 10 -11 a.m. in the Keohane Funeral Home, 785 Hancock St., Quincy followed by a funeral home service at 11 a.m. Burial will be at Blue Hill Cemetery, Braintree. The family would like to thank the staff at The Royal Braintree Nursing & Rehabilitation Center and Fidelis Hospice and Palliative Care. Donations may be made to Fidelis Hospice and Palliative Care, 25 Railroad Square, Suite 501, Haverhill, MA 01832. Telephone# 8558164777. See www.Keohane.com or call 1-800-Keohane for directions and online condolences.

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Published by The Canton Journal from Mar. 16 to Mar. 23, 2015.

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March 26, 2015

Evelyn, We were very sad to hear about George's passing so soon after we visited him a few weeks ago at Royal Rehab. We will always remember his friendly cheerful face.
Please accept our condolences.

Gene and Caroline Chang
Las Vegas, NV

March 20, 2015

Dear Mrs. Wong and family,

I am sorry to hear of the passing of a very sweet and funny man. I had the pleasure of meeting him only once or twice but I will always remember his smile and the twinkle in his eyes. Kai and Laird, be extra nice to your Mom and Grandma right now! They are missing a very special gentleman!

Sincerely,
Bobbie Pittman
Columbus, Indiana

Tracie Walker-Foley

March 20, 2015

Mrs Wong, Jennifer, Craig & family, So sorry to hear of Mr. Wong's passing. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers.

March 20, 2015

Dear Mrs. Wong and family ---
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time.
Andrea Chiros
South Shore Elder Services

Jennifer Stidham

March 20, 2015

You'll be forever in our hearts Dad. Thank you for all the sacrifices you made for us and for the love over the years.

March 19, 2015

DEAR MRS. WONG & FAMILY
I AM SORRY TO LEARN OF THE PASSING OF GEORGE. WE HAD MET YOU & GEORGE AT ONE OF THE PIN CERMONEY DINNERS A FEW YEARS AGO L#17 HAD. I ALSO WORKED WITH HIM AND HIS BROTHER BILL OVER AT THE T FOR YEARS.
HE WAS A TALANTED METAL WORKER AND A CREDIT TO HIS CRAFT. I JUST READ ABOUT HIM BEING A LOCAL MOVIE STAR. BUT THAT DOES NOT SUPRISE ME, THAT WAS GEORGE.
OUR THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

CHARLES & DIANE LINFIELD
NORWAY, ME.

March 19, 2015

Dear EVALYN , Jen and Craig,

George touched our lives in a very special way. He was a true friend. We were lucky to hav him in our lives. He will be missed...we will never forget him. Rest in peace.

Love,
The Moricz Family

John 17 : 1-3 Psalm 83 : 18

March 19, 2015

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

GEORGE ROBERTS

March 18, 2015

a true gentleman------a friend of my dad and myself.....local 17 union brother G. T. Roberts

ROSALIE FRANCIS

March 18, 2015

SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT GEORGE PASSING ALOT OF WONDERFUL SCHOOL MEMORIES ABOUT HIM MY PRAYERS ARE WITH HIS FAMILY

March 17, 2015

Evalyn and family,

I am so sorry for your loss and so thankful I had the opportunity to visit with him when I was in Quincy in 2013. My family has known the Wongs since childhood and we have many warm memories of our times together. I know that you will be comforted by your daughter, son and grandchildren and the love that lasted 47 years and endures still.

Victoria Chew Mui

Jodi Purdy-Quinlan

March 17, 2015

Dear Mrs. Wong & Family,

I was so saddened to see that George had passed. He was a wonderful and kind man. I cast him in The Pink Panther 2 and other films and he was always a delight to work with and ready for a good laugh! We had so much fun working on the movie "Stiffs" - we laughed so hard on that one!! This really makes me sad. I'm so very, very sorry. xo, Jodi Purdy-Quinlan, Casting Director

Cara Piscitelli-Healey

March 16, 2015

Evalyn, I have such fond memories of you and "Mr. Wong" from my childhood, from my wedding and many years after. I still remember sightseeing in Gloucester and touring Hammond Castle with your family. I am so sorry for your loss. He was a wonderful, funny, lovely person.

Cathy Ketterer

March 16, 2015

Mrs Wong , Jen, Craig & families - so sorry for your loss - love Cathy Amirault- Ketterer -

March 16, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Evalyn, and your family, in this difficult time. George was a very special person, so kind and giving, and so full of knowledge. I feel lucky to have known him. There are no words that will take your pain away, I know. Take comfort in your happy memories and the love of your family and friends. Let us know if you need anything at all. Love, Sue and Ernie Alander.

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