Thongsouk was born in the Southern province of Laos on November 16, 1945.
He married his wife, Monemany Ratsavong, in 1976 in Vientiane, Laos.
Thongsouk had a career in maintenance for 27 years at News Inc. NYC.
He was passionate about woodworking, crafting, and fabrication.
He is survived by his wife, Monemany Ratsavong; and his children, Khamchanh, Boualy, and Boualai Ratsavong.