Tinh Van Pham, 88, of Shrewsbury died Saturday, March 15th in UMASS Memorial Medical Center. His wife of 64 years, Loan Thi Vu, died in 2020. He is survived by five children, nine grandchildren, and extended family in the United States and Vietnam.
He was born in Nga Son City, Thanh Hoa Province, South Vietnam and was a soldier of the Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN). With the sponsorship of several American friends, he arrived in the United States in August 1993, after a long period of political imprisonment, and would eventually become a naturalized US citizen. Tinh was a devoted member of Our Lady of Vilna, where he actively volunteered and served as an altar server. His dedication to his Catholic faith and church community brought him great joy, and he found immense fulfillment in being part of the congregation.
Beyond his commitment to the church, Tinh had a deep love for gardening. He spent countless hours nurturing his plants, finding peace and contentment among the beauty he cultivated. Tinh also had a passion for travel, embracing opportunities to explore new places and create cherished memories along the way.
Tinh will be fondly remembered for his kindness, devotion, and the warmth he shared with those around him.
His funeral is Saturday, March 29th with a Mass at 10:00 a.m. in Our Lady of Vilna Church, 53 Sterling Street, Worcester (Please go directly to church). Burial will be in St. John’s Cemetery, 260 Cambridge Street, Worcester. Calling hours are Friday, March 28th from 3:00 until 7:00 P.M. in O’CONNOR BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 592 Park Avenue, Worcester.