Obituary of Rem Van Nguyen

Rem Van Nguyen, a longtime resident of Stamford, born in 1924 in Vinh Long province, Vietnam, passed away in Stamford Hospital at the age of 91 surrounded by his family on Tuesday, March 3, 2015. Rem is predeceased by his wife, Phuong Ngoc Tran. He is survived by his three daughters and five sons; Hoa Kim Nguyen and her husband Hue of Trumbull, Van Hong Nguyen and her husband An of Stamford, Thuy Hong Nguyen and her husband Tan of Vinh Long, Vietnam, Son Hong Nguyen and his wife Xuan of Stamford, Tuan Hong Nguyen and his wife Be of Stamford, Chau Hong Nguyen of Webster, NY, Duc Hong Nguyen and his wife Hoa of Stamford, Nga Hong Nguyen and his wife Phuong of San Jose, CA. He is also survived by 20 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Rem was the owner of Tan-Thanh, a well known jewelry store in Tam Binh district, Vinh Long province, Vietnam from 1950 to 1975. He was an extremely kind, generous man. Rem dedicated in charity and helping people. He was a major financial supporter for building of Ngoc-Hung Buddhist temple in Tam Binh district, Vinh Long province, Vietnam where he was awarded a Buddhist name Thien Quy meaning kindness and benefactor. He was also a member of Tinh-Xa Ngoc-Vien, Xom Bun Road, Hamlet 1, Ward 2, Vinh Long city, Vinh Long province, Vietnam. A very private man, Rem enjoyed daily walks, and occasionally traveled to Vietnam visiting relatives and friends. He always appreciated and thankful to people for their help. He enjoyed life, even on his last days with great suffering, he still smiled, telling his children that he was so happy to be surrounded by his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and friends. The family would like to extend special thanks to Stamford Hospital's IMCU Staff for all their extensive support during this difficult time. Friends and family are invited to attend his funeral services on Friday, March 6, 2015 from 9 - 11 AM at the Shippan's Thomas M. Gallagher Funeral Home (next to Knights of Columbus) 453 Shippan Ave Stamford, Connecticut, USA. To leave an on-line condolences, please visit www.gallagherfuneralhome.com Read Rem Nguyen's Obituary and Guestbook on gallagherfuneralhome.com.