Wai Pong Ng

May 23, 2021 at age 74.

Predeceased by his parents Wai Jun Lum & Ng Chun Fat, uncle, Man Sang Chan.

He is survived by his wife Dianne Joan Ng, children, Christine (Sean Jones) Ng, Doreen (Stefan Langley) Ng-Langley, Rachael (Jamison Jones) Ng-Jones & Wayne Ng; grandchildren, Shinji Delgado-Ng, Jeremiah Jones, Jasmine & Roberto Delgado, Samuel & Claire Jones, Baby Langley, due in August; aunt, Siu Jen Chan, cousins, Diane (John) Gee & Mary (Joseph) D'Esposito; mother in law Nancy Amero, sisters in law, Wendy Amero Creighton & Rosmary Amero; several nieces & nephews.

Wai's childhood was largely spent in Hong Kong, China where he was raised as the only son of his mother. He attended the Hong Kong School for the Deaf, graduating in 1961. In 1968, Wai emigrated to the United States with his grandmother, aunt, uncle, and younger cousins, Diane and Mary, to join his mother in New York City.

Following his dreams of becoming a famous artist, Wai attended the National Technical Institute for the Deaf (Rochester Institute of Technology) between 1974 and 1977. He graduated with a degree in Art Studies and found his specialty in Chinese watercolor. Wai used paint to share his unique perspective of the world with others, focusing on his favorite subjects of birds, flowers, animals, and landscapes. Starting in 1974, he began to tour the country and sell his paintings at art shows – some of his most famous customers included President Ronald Reagan, President Bill Clinton, Fmr NYS Senator Ralph Quattrociocchi, and actor Heather Locklear.

In the same year of his graduation from NTID, 1977, Wai's friends and classmates threw him a surprise birthday party where he was introduced to Dianne, who's birthday was the next day. They fell in love and later married in 1982, settling in Rochester, NY as their permanent home. Wai and Dianne proudly raised their four children, instilling in them the values of hard work, humility, and the importance of duty to family.

Wai was a proud and longtime carpenter, faithfully working at North Creek Woodworks for more than 30 years. Making furniture motivated his hardworking spirit and creativity and the tight-knit atmosphere amongst his coworkers made him feel at home.

In his later years, Wai was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and ALS. He fought the sickness with a great deal of support from his wife and oldest daughter Christine, as well as his oldest grandson Shinji who always brought him happiness in his company. They enjoyed watching tv together and sitting at the kitchen table together chatting. Wai also enjoyed the visits of his Deaf friends.

He passed away peacefully surrounded by his family.