Thomas Ng, age 85, of Natick, MA passed away on Friday, November 29, 2024. He was the beloved husband of Alice (Chu) Ng. He was also the beloved father of Pamela Ng (d. 1981), Denise Yeh and her husband Steven Yeh of Torrance, CA, and Wendy Yee and her husband Charles Yee of Southborough, MA. He was the cherished grandfather of Bennett Yee, Travis Yeh, Nicole Yeh, and Elliott Yee. He also leaves behind brother Daniel Yee of Brookline, MA, sister Joan Leong of Carlsbad, CA, and brother Larry Yee, of Chelmsford, MA and dozens of nieces, nephews, grand nieces, and grand nephews. He is the son of the late Yee Guoy Young and Shew Jean Ng and brother of the late Ching Foon Ng Lee.
Born in Guangzhou (Canton), China, Tom immigrated to Boston’s Chinatown as a young child and later moved to Brookline where he eventually graduated from Brookline High. He also attended Wentworth Institute of Technology (AAS) and Northeastern University (BS) while serving in the US Army. For over 40 years, Tom was an industrial engineer for companies including Data General, Honeywell, and Stop & Shop. He had keen interests in observing workflows, optimizing efficiencies, and reducing costs.
In his earlier years, he was an accomplished chess player and a caddy at The Country Club in Brookline. He continued to golf frequently with work colleagues and played in occasional tournaments. In his more recent years, he spent his time reading, investing, and sharing his financial acumen with anyone interested.
Tom attended the Boston Chinese Evangelical Church for over 50 years where he served on the Board of Trustees, Board of Deacons, and Personnel Committee among other roles.
Relatives and friends are invited to join the family during visiting hours at the Boston Chinese Evangelical Church at 218 Walnut Street, Newton, MA 02460 from 10 AM to 12 PM on Saturday, December 7, 2024. Funeral service will follow at 12 PM.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Boston Chinese Evangelical Church. Please note “In Memory of Thomas Ng” in the memo line.
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