July 25 2014: CHEN, Frank M.

FRANK M. CHEN

Frank M. Chen passed away on July 23, 2014 in Silver Spring, MD at the age of 82. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Molly Chen; his sons, Vincent and Clement and their spouses, Kim and Ann; and five grandchildren. Frank was born in China and moved to America with his family in the late 1940’s. He served in the U.S. Army in the 1950’s as an Airborne Ranger. After completing his service, he went on to earn an electrical engineering degree from Capitol College, did graduate studies at Catholic University and co-founded his own biomedical engineering company, LKC Systems. He was a 4th degree black belt in karate and an instructor, teaching many students over the years. He had a passion for singing and was a longstanding member of the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church Choir. He is remembered for his kind and friendly nature, his unfailing optimism and cheerfulness. He loved his family and friends. He was passionate about physical fitness but valued family above all else. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD (complimentary valet parking) on Sunday, July 27 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. with remembrances to be shared at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, July 28 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 4101 Norbeck Road, Rockville, MD at 11 a.m. Interment to follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider placing a remembrance in Frank’s name with the Daughters of Charity and Affiliates, 26000 Altamont Road, Los Altos Hills, CA 94022 or St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Rockville, MD.

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