Yuk Cheung Lin

Yuk Cheung (“Robert”) Lin, 83, passed away in Queens, NY on August 19, 2023.

Yuk Cheung (“Robert”) Lin was born on August 4, 1940 in Guangdong, China. As a child, he survived and fled the Japanese invasion of the province during World War II, to Hong Kong. After he and Po Chu married, they immigrated to the United States with their two young children, Eric and Judy. Mr. Lin lived most of his life in Elmhurst, NY, where he and Po Chu raised their family and welcomed a third child, Shirley. Mr. Lin dreamed of a career as a stockbroker, supporting his family while working as a self-taught chef of Chinese cuisine. For three decades, he worked in the kitchens of restaurants throughout New York City and the Northeast. Mr. Lin loved cooking for his family, watching PBS, and spending time with his wife, children, mother, and grandchildren. He will be dearly missed.

Mr. Lin is survived by his loving wife Po Chu, children Eric, Judy, and Shirley, and five grandchildren; his sisters Dorothy, Teresa, and Stella, along with his nieces, nephews, and extended family.

A memorial service will be held by the family in private.

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