Julian Rose Wong
elevated z1p1x July 10, 1938 ~ June 2, 2024
elevated z1p1x Visitation
Saturday, June 15, 2024 from 8:00 – 8:45 am
elevated z1p1x Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, ON, L3T 3Z6
elevated z1p1x Funeral Service
Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 9:00 am
elevated z1p1x Chapel of St. Joseph – Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
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elevated z1p1x Interment
Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
8361 Yonge Street, Thornhill, ON, L3T 2C7
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elevated z1p1x Obituary
Julian Rose Wong (Rose), 85 years old, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2024. She was born on July 10, 1938, in James Hill Corner Shop, Clarendon, Jamaica, to the union of Rebecca J. Chamber (Miss Becky) and Edward Wong. Rose was the beloved fourth child among 14 siblings.
elevated z1p1x In pursuit of opportunities, Rose emigrated to the United States where she initially worked as a Nanny in Washington DC before settling in the Bronx, New York. Her dedication to education was evident as she earned her American High School diploma from Ossining High School in 1980 while working at Mount Vernon Hospital. Rose’s career at Mount Vernon Hospital spanned decades, starting as a CNA and eventually serving as an EKG Technician until her retirement on December 29, 2006.
elevated z1p1x Beyond her professional endeavors, Rose was a devoted mother to her six sons: Tony, Carl, James, Allan, Chris, and Charles. She found joy in various hobbies including knitting, crocheting, solving crossword puzzles, exploring cryptograms, creating 3-D pictures, and engaging in arts and crafts. Rose also cherished moments spent playing dominos and traveling.
elevated z1p1x Rose was preceded in death by her sons Tony and Chris but leaves behind a legacy of love and cherished memories. She is survived by her sister Pearl Tai, brothers Alvin “Neighbor” Black and Ernest Wong, sons Carl McHugh, James McHugh, Allan McHugh, and Charles HoSang, niece Mary Thomas, daughters-in-law Marcia Stennett and Satoko Mchugh, granddaughters Monica McHugh, Nicole McHugh, Ashley McHugh, Tabitha Mchugh, Brianna Stennett, Patrice McHugh, and Patricia Mchugh, grandsons James McHugh Jr, Akeem Stennett, Brandon Stennett, Zion HoSang, Patrick Mchugh, granddaughter Tabitha McHugh, great-granddaughter Tempest McHugh, great-grandson Christian Stennett, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
elevated z1p1x Rose’s kindness, warmth, and unwavering love will forever be cherished by all who had the privilege of knowing her.
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RIP Rose. You have been a good sister-in-law and a friend. May the Angels come to gently guide you home where you will take your eternal rest. You have been a very strong person both in life and in sickness and you peacefully left us for a better place and now you are safe in the arms of Jesus.
Rest in eternal peace Ms. Wong
Dearest Charles, Zy and Family…Although no words can ease the pain of your loss, let the beautiful memories of Ms. Wong that have been shared throughout the years, bring you some peace and comfort. Your friends and family hold you close in prayer.
I first became aware of my cousin Rose when I was about 6 years old and she, a teenager in Corner Shop. I remember her as always having a pleasant demeanor and a smile that lights up a room. She was always thoughtful and kind to me, and through the years we developed a special bond. We were never far apart, though her immigration to the US preceeded mine. Her family was of foremost importance to her and this was expressed on many levels. She was always quick with family stories and important tidbits that were lost with time. I remember us lounging under a palm tree on a quiet Florida beach, around 1990, when she suddenly made the salient point that there were three generations present, between her, myself and Mary, sitting in the shade of that tree, sheltering from the blazing sun. It was an important observation that she thought we should know.
I think of many things when I reflect on my dearest cousin, some consequential, some inconsequential…but always memorable…in her later years in Sarasota, when I visited we would do daily walks in the suburbs, as Miss Rose believed in keeping a healthy regimen. Miss Rose’s head was always on a swivel as she was mindful of the snakes. One day she finally stepped on a garden variety, and the results were predictable… that episode also resulted in much shorter routes. After that we did more driving.
Although we have lost an irreplaceable icon, her spirit will always remain omnipresent amongst us. I will grieve when I think of her, but as time passes, memories of her, will also make me smile.
May perpetual peace be yours, my dearest cousin.
Collin (Pepsi)
Wonderful memories of summers in New York at Aunt Rose’s will be with me forever. I looked forward to our visit every year and she welcomed us, and her home became ours. I remember her laugh, her gentle and giving spirit and her shake n bake chicken and Mac and cheese 😊. Aunt Rose ran her race and now it’s time to rest. Sleep well Aunt Rose and may God’s perpetual light shine upon you. Condolences and prayers to Carl, Allan, James and Charles, Marcia, Satoko and Mary, their families and the rest of her family and friends 🙏
Memories of trips to visit Aunt Rose in the summer will stay with me always. In her tiny space she welcomed our family, and soon the house become ours as well. I remember her laughter, her kind and giving sprit and of course her shake n bake chicked with mac and cheese😊. Aunt Rose has run her race and it’s time now for her to rest. May God’s perpetual light shine upon her and may she reat in peace.
Condolences and prayers to Carl, Allan, James, Carl, Satoko, Marcia and Mary, their families and all family and friends 🧡
I remember spending weekends shopping in the supermarket and going to the movies with her and Charles in my early twenties. She was a lovely, gentle and caring woman. She will be forever missed. May you Rest In Peace and receive all the flowers you deserve in this lifetime and beyond. Miss Wong your are a beautiful woman.
The Thomas and Ivy Family send their love. ❤️
My condolences to you and the family Charles.