YUON WONG
1963 - 2017
Obituary
Yuon Wong, 55, died Wednesday (Dec. 20,
2017) in Newton. He was born June 17, 1963, in China to Yin Lau Wong
and Yow Coon Wong and they preceded him in death. On March 24, 1990,
he married Zhi Min "Mary" Li-Wong in Sydney, Australia, and
she survives of the home.
Yuon and Mary moved to the United
States in 1981. Yuon and his brother, Gui, had an entrepreneurial
spirit and have co-owned and operated the China Inn Restaurant in
Newton together since 1984. Thanks to his dedication and hard work,
his family's restaurant has been a successful part of Newton for many
years.
Yuon was a loyal and loving family man
and enjoyed the company of his close-knit family. He enjoyed playing
tennis and mahjong. In addition to his family, he had a special place
in his heart for his husky, Zorro. Yuon had a secret love of the game
Candy Crush and was very proud of the levels he achieved in the game.
Yuon was a simple, loyal, hardworking,
private person and leaves a legacy of love of family, friends and
loyal customers he has made through the years.
He is survived by his wife, Zhi Min
"Mary" Wong; and daughter, Melissa Wong Bogunovich and her
husband, Kelly, and their daughter, Mila Wong Bogunovich. He is also
survived by one brother, Gui Wong and his wife, Amy, and their
children: Serena, Jason and Kayla, all of North Newton.
Yuon is preceded in death by his
parents.
The family will have a gathering from 2
to 5 p.m. Tuesday (Dec. 26, 2017) at Petersen Funeral Home and they
suggest memorial contributions in Yuon's name to St. Jude Children's
Research Hospital or Smile Train, in care of Petersen Funeral Home.
The family appreciates all the care and
concern
