Paul was born and raised in Hong Kong to Nam Fai Ip and Sin Fung Chan. He was a brother to Peter Ip, Teresa Chung (Ip), and John Ip. He was a graduate of Saint Francis Xavier Secondary School in Hong Kong and received a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Illinois Chicago, where he met his wife, Wendy Ip. They moved to Virginia in the 1980s and eventually settled down in Springfield, Virginia. Paul was a dedicated United States Government employee of over 35 years with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). With the USPTO, he was a master level primary patent examiner and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Counselor of the Year 2000. He was very proud of his professional achievements and he was recognized frequently by his office for his outstanding work.
In his personal life, Paul was a dedicated father and husband. He was a family man who always put his family first. He loved auto work, fixing and tinkering with things around the house, and using his hands to create things. He had a great sense of humor and a light-hearted demeanor. Paul is survived by his beloved wife, Wendy Ip, and his forever loving son, Alex Ip.
Visitation will be held on Saturday November 14th, 2026 from 10 am to 12:30 pm at Demaine Funeral Home: 5308 Backlick Road, Springfield, Virginia 22151. Burial services will be held immediately after visitation at 2 pm at National Memorial Park Asian Garden: 7400 Lee Highway, Falls Church, Virginia 22042. Paul’s family would like to thank INOVA Fairfax Hospital and Demaine Funeral Home for his care, and friends and extended family for their support and condolences.
