Rosie Chen
Rosie Chen, Mother and Grandmother passed away Wed, October 6, 2021 of complications due to lung cancer.
A single mother of 2 boys “Teddy” and “Troy” Chen. Her legacy lives on through her son, Teddy, wife Tracy and his 2 Children…Granddaughter was also named after Rosie in her honor. She also leaves behind Sisters: Lily, her husband Otto and family, Elsie and her nieces Mireille and Monique and her Brother: Wallace, wife Helene and family….Her nieces, nephews, and her grand nieces/nephews.
Growing up in Hong Kong and Bangkok, Thailand she spoke several languages and was a childhood concert pianist. After immigrating to the United States for university, she became a successful business owner of several business. Later she gave that up to personally raise her 2 children. Eventually she returned to work as an Executive Assistant until she retired.
As a passionate gourmet, she loved good international cuisine especially Afghan, Chinese, Thai, Japanese, seafood.... She was an avid and great cook herself often preparing dinner parties or dishes for friends and family in her formative years. Following that passion, she also loved to travel, cruises, dancing, shopping, visiting friends, good movies, music, and conversation. She felt she lived a very blessed life with great family and friends. She was extremely close to her Brother and Sisters (and their spouses) who always took great care of her. Especially of note her sister Elsie and now departed husband, Gary, and their 2 daughters who always took personal love and care for her. Rosie chose to spend her retirement years in Maryland to remain close to them.
Love and blessings from her and her family!
Rosie Chen, age 85, of Silver Spring, Maryland passed away on Wednesday, October 6, 2021. Rosie was born February 22, 1936 in Hong Kong.
A Visitation for Rosie will be held Monday, October 18, 2021 from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM at Hines-Rinaldi Funeral Home, 11800 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, Maryland 20904. The Funeral Service will be Monday, October 18, 2021 at 11:00 AM, 11800 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, Maryland 20904. With the Committal Service, Prayers and Burial taking place Monday, October 18, 2021 at 1:00 PM at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 13801 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, Maryland 20906.
Fond memories, images, and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.hinesrinaldifuneralhome.com for the Chen family.
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