In Memory of Chen Fong
Lawrence “Chen” Fong
Spouse: Kyoung-Sook Fong
Children: Justin, Soon-Jung, Ryan
Birthdate: December 3, 1947
Blessing: July 1, 1982
Ascension: October 29, 2022
Seonghwa Ceremony: November 5, 2022
Reverend Chen Fong was a minister, dedicated father, singer and lover of the fine arts, and an avid cook. Most of all, he loved True Parents and his faith community. Since joining the movement in New York City in 1974, Chen served in many roles as an educator and witnesser for the movement. He was well known for being a kind and gentle person who was always happy to lead a prayer and sing with a smile. He and his wife recently celebrated their 40th anniversary, and he leaves behind a legacy of three generations of blessed families—three children, six grandchildren, and two more grandchildren on the way.
Chen served in various leadership roles for 30 years such as pastor, CARP leader, regional minister and lecturer. He graduated from the Unification Theological Seminary (UTS) in 1978. He has also won the CheonBo Award, the Heavenly Tribal Messiah's Award. He was active in outreach to the Chinese American community and also other communities of faith in his region. Chen was fortunate to travel the world doing mission work in the UK, Japan, Korea, Russia, and on both coasts of the United States.
He has always had great interest in the arts. Chen loved architecture, crafts, and origami. He was also an expert at calligraphy and was often asked to write the cards for various church holidays. His garden was full of flowers. In his later years, Chen sang tenor in various local choirs. He was involved in the senior center activities and small group activities of the church. He enjoyed playing with his grandchildren.
His favorite hymn was Be Thou My Vision
His favorite song was The Impossible Dream
His favorite duet was A Million Dreams (from The Greatest Showman)
His favorite composer was Johann Sebastian Bach
His favorite architect was Frank Lloyd Wright
His favorite poem was the Crown of Glory
Seonghwa Ceremony
Date: Saturday, November 5, 2022 10:00 AM EST (Viewing begins at 9:00 AM)
Location: St George's Episcopal Church (755 Clinton Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06604)
Cards and condolences can be sent to the family at:
224 Alsace Street
Bridgeport, CT 06604
Flower arrangements can be sent to: St George's Episcopal Church (755 Clinton Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06604)
