Thung Y Chin, 96, of Hudson, NH passed away peacefully on Sunday November 3, 2024, at home, surrounded by his loving family, after a lengthy illness.
Thung was born in Canton, China on May 17, 1928, beloved son of the late Yock Wing Chin and the late Dong Fong Dik Chin. He was the beloved brother of the late Robert Chin and the late Lily Yee. In addition, he was the beloved brother of Daniel Chin, James Chin, Nancy Wong, Louis Chin and Lucille Shahan.
Thung was the beloved father of Thomas and David Chin and the late Joanne Chin Blake; He was the beloved husband to the late May Yen Chin.
Thung came over to the United States to be nationalized at a young age via boat. He grew up in Brookline, MA and worked very hard at his father’s laundry business. He was drafted to the Army in the 1950’s and served as a cook for a period of time. Prior to receiving his honorary discharge, he took on the role of a butler for a one-star general in Fort Knox, Kentucky. He was so happy that he bought his first army jeep while working for the Army.
In the 1960’s, he attended radio school and become an electronics super do it person. Other roles included working in the Quincy shipyard.
During his years in Saugus, Thung ran Elite TV Service where he installed alarms and antennas on all of the Route 1 motels as well as fixing radios and televisions. From there he continued his electronics career by working for Sanders Associates of Nashua, NH from 1972 to his long, and long deserved, retirement in 1990. He spent tireless hours commuting between Saugus and Nashua and continued to support his 3 children: Thomas, Joanne, David and wife: May.
The mid-80’s is when Thung and the family relocated to NH. He became a Chinatown Post Commander and member of the Chinatown American Legion. He was awarded a Boston Proclamation by Mayor Ray Flynn for initiating the Asian War Heroes dedication.
A time of visitation will be held on Friday, November 8th from 4pm – 7pm in the Dumont-Sullivan Funeral Home, 50 Ferry Street in Hudson, NH. A Graveside Service with prayers and Military Honors will be held on Saturday, November 10th at 10am in Hills Farm Cemetery, 160 Derry Road (Behind Alvirne Chapel) in Hudson, NH. All may please meet at the cemetery. Please drive into the cemetery from the Alvirne Chapel parking lot. To share an online message of condolence, please visit www.dumontsullivan.com The Dumont-Sullivan Funeral Home in Hudson is in charge of arrangements.