Mr. Richard Peter Fung
August 27, 1936~ October 4, 2022
Visitation
Thursday, October 13, 2022 from 10:00 – 11:45 am
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6
Funeral Mass
Thursday, October 13, 2022 at 12:00 pm
Chapel of St. Joseph at Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
Richard Peter Fung, age 86, passed away peacefully at Markham Stouffville Hospital on October 4, 2022 surrounded by his family.
Richard Peter, known fondly as Peter, was born in Kingston Jamaica to James and Mary Fung Choy. He was the second of 5 children; Louis “Sango” (dec), Jean, Edward and Kenneth (dec).
He was the beloved husband of 63 years to Phyllis. Loving father to Suzanne, Paul (Lorraine), and Wayne (Diana). Grandfather to Kevin (Vianna), Duane (Gabriela), Nicholas, Stephanie, Kristen, Caitlyn, Nicole, and Olivia. Great-grandfather to Sofia and Zane. He will be missed by his many nieces and nephews, extended family and friends.
Peter dedicated his working career to the Bank of Nova Scotia in Jamaica, serving in several roles, including the Administration Manager at the Main Branch and at Jamaica’s Divisional Head Office. He was best known as the Manager of the New Kingston Branch, where he worked for many years until his retirement.
Over the years, Peter gave his time and resources to many causes and organizations, including Jamaica’s Junior Chamber of Commerce of which he served as Treasurer, the Chinese Benevolent Association as Supervisor and as a member of “Jamaica for Justice”, an organization involved in human rights activities. He was appointed a Justice of the Peace.
Peter’s other interests were photography, collecting and playing records, especially movie sound tracks, and travelling.
In lieu of flowers, you may make a donation in Peter’s honour to Markham Stouffville Hospital.
Thank you for your patience at this hectic time.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Richard Peter Fung 2022..
Death notice for the town of: Thornhill, Province: Ontario