Obituary of Wing Chung Chan

WING CHUNG CHAN Cohoes- Wing Chung Chan, 92 of Cohoes, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2020 at the Eddy Village Green. He was born in Canton, China on April 4, 1927. Mr. Chan married Rose Lam in 1956, and they had five daughters that were born in Hong Kong. Wing and Rose worked hard and gave up their lives in Hong Kong to move to America in 1968, where they could give their girls a better life with unlimited opportunities. He dedicated his entire life to his wife, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchild. Wing enjoyed delicious food, and loved to cook for his family and friends. He was a Chef, employed by Jack's Chinese Restaurant in Albany for many years before retirement. Survivors include his loving daughters, Sally (Bruce) Foster of Cohoes, Cathy (David) Yates of Florida, Lucy (Peter) Nalin of Minnesota, Vivian (Frank) Healy of Castleton-on-Hudson, and Lois (Tom) Oliver of Wynantskill. He is also survived by his nine grandchildren Phillip, Jennifer, Kyle, Ansel, Emma, Kelly Jordan, Emily, and Audrey. He was especially fond of his great-grandson Jonathan. Relatives and friends are invited and may call on Wednesday January 15, 2020 from 3-5 PM at Dufresne & Cavanaugh Funeral Home, 149 Old Loudon Rd., Latham. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Wing's name can be made to the Eddy Village Green House #22 resident's account. For directions, information, to light a memory candle or order flowers for the family please visit www.dufresneandcavanaugh.com.