Thai Van Nguyen

  Of Malden.  Passed away early morning on Sunday, October 9th, surrounded by his loving family in Melrose-Wakefield Hospital.  Thai, son of Kha and Chuyen Nguyen, was born in Ha Nam, Viet Nam in 1938. He was raised and educated in Viet Nam and became a Captain for the government of the Republic of South Vietnam. In February 1993, his family came to the United States, and settled down in Malden.  He enjoyed music and writing poetry, and spending time with his family, especially his lovely wife – Doa Pham.

   He is remembered by his wife, Doa Pham, his children, Tuyet-Tram Nguyen of Peabody, Mai Nguyen of Malden, Daniel Nguyen of Peabody, Kim-Dinh Nguyen of Malden, and Tuyet-Hoa Nguyen of Malden, his youngest sister Tam Nguyen of Viet Nam, as well as 9 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.

   Funeral services will be held from the Weir-MacCuish Golden Rule Funeral Home, 144 Salem St, Malden, MA 02148 on Saturday, October 15th at 12:30PM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Clement Church, 60 Warner St, Somerville, MA 02144 at 1:30 PM. Interment to follow in Holy Cross Cemetery at 175 Broadway, Malden, MA 02148.

   Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, October 13th, from 5- 9 PM, and Friday, October 14th, from 5 – 9 PM.