Born in New York, NY to Man-Yee Leung Wong and the late Harry Wing Kwong Lam, he would go on to serve his country proudly first in the US Navy and later in the US Army. John was a highly decorated veteran whose career spanned over 25 years. As a civilian, John worked as an IT specialist for various media, medical and insurance companies.
Beloved husband of Doris Ow-Lam; loving father of Amanda Lam, John also leaves behind Jadie, the family’s cherished pet dog. John was embraced as a member of the Mah, Lum and Yee family, and was a son to Regina and Gin Yee, and brother to Michael, Donna and Steven Mah. In addition, John was welcomed into the hearts and families of Stephen DiRaimondo, Evelyn (“Grandma”) Savold, Mr. and Mrs. James Nelson and Brian Cote. John was committed to enduring relationships with his family and an extensive network of dear friends and service members.
Visitation for John will be held at Mack Memorial Home, 1245 Paterson Plank Road, Secaucus, NJ on Sunday, March 8, from 2:00 to 6:00 pm. A Funeral Mass will take place at Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church, Secaucus, NJ on March 9, 2026, at 10:45 am. Burial to follow at East Ridgelawn Cemetery, Clifton, NJ.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in John’s memory to the VA New Jersey Health Care System (VANJHCS) to the Lyons Campus Palliative Care Division. See "Donations" link below.
