Funeral Details

Thinh Phuoc Nguyen

April 5, 1965 - July 17, 2026

SERVICE INFORMATION

Visitation

Midtown Funeral Home
3918 West Irving Park Road
Chicago, Illinois 60618
773.654.3744
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Friday, July 24, 2026
2:00 PM until 7:00 PM

Funeral Service

Midtown Funeral Home
3918 West Irving Park Road
Chicago, Illinois 60618
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Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Visitation starts at 9:00AM until beginning of service at 10:00AM.

Interment

Rosehill Cemetery
5800 North Ravenswood Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60660
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OBITUARY

In Loving Memory of
Thinh Phuoc Nguyen
April 5, 1965 – July 17, 2026

Thinh Phuoc Nguyen, age 61, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2026, in Chicago, Illinois. After immigrating to the United States, Thinh built a vibrant life centered around love, hard work, and complete devotion to his family and friends. He was a cherished
husband, a loving father, a devoted brother, an amazing uncle, and a loyal friend who brought immense warmth, humor, and kindness to everyone he met.
He was a deeply selfless man with a pure compassion for people. Always positive and intentional, he loved bringing people together and carried a contagious smile. He constantly went out of his way to serve others, making everyone feel welcomed, deeply valued, and like family. He truly believed in the goodness of people, looking for the best in them and encouraging everyone to live life to the fullest. He was many things to many people, but to truly know who he was, one only has to look at the legacy he leaves behind - in the lives he touched, the lessons he shared, and the love that continues to live on through all of us.
He is survived by his loving wife Nga Nguyen, his daughter MyHien, and a large network of deeply devoted extended family and friends who will carry his memory forward.

Remembering Thinh Phuoc Nguyen
Service at Midtown Funeral Home, 3918 West Irving Park Road, Chicago, Illinois 60618. Friday, July 24, 2026, 2:00 - 7:00 PM — Visitation Saturday, July 25, 2026, 9:00 AM — Morning Visitation & Final Viewing, 10:00 AM — Funeral Service & Eulogies, Burial Service to follow immediately at Rosehill Cemetery, 5800 North Ravenswood Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60660. A Note of Deepest Thanks. Thank you for your presence, your prayers, and your endless support during this difficult time. In honor of Thinh's generous spirit, and in lieu of traditional flowers or monetary donations, we ask that you simply perform an unexpected act of kindness for someone else or make a donation to a charity close to your heart. May he rest in eternal peace. For additional information or assistance, please contact Midtown Funeral Home and Cremation Options at 773.654.3744, midtownfunerals.com

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Anh xin chia buồn với gia đình Thịnh, anh rất nhớ Thịnh và anh luôn nhớ những gì mà Thịnh giúp đỡ anh và gia đình khi đặt chân tới Mỹ ,cũng như hớt tóc cho anh và các em .Hy vọng Thịnh sẽ có An Lạc nơi cõi Phật. Xin chia buồn cùng Nga và Mỹ Hiền nhé .Chúc mọi điều tốt đẹp sẽ đến với Nga

Duc Hoang Nguyen
July 19, 2026
You have always been a Good & Close friend. Many years of laughter especially working many long hours together.It made the day go by so much faster. You always had to smile on your face. You will be deeply missed.

Mike Tully
July 20, 2026
Will always remember you, the best at work and off work! Your kindness and spirit will be remembered. Thanks for everything that you had done. Deepest condolences to you and your family. May you rest in eternal peace. Ton

Ton Chung
July 20, 2026
I had the blessing to work with Thinh as a testing engineer for the CTA. He truly was the best of what it meant to be a testing engineer and none of bad. My experience with him was he always solved the problems assigned to him AND, and this was the part of Thinh I admired the most, he did so with absolutely no ego or braggadocio. He just got it done and moved on to the next thing with a positive attitude. I also know of him that he was a really good soccer player and an excellent athlete. We both like to study martial arts and he was a better martial artist than me. We lost touch after I moved to another department but I will always remember his lessons of working hard, staying positive and counting blessing. RIP Thinh.

CJay Julun
July 20, 2026
Twenty-six years working together went by in the blink of an eye, from the substations supplying power to the rail lines, to walking along the tracks to set up RTU systems to monitor the trains, to the subway tunnels where we converted the outdated Supervisory system to SCADA... there are so many memories, aren't there, Thịnh? The name Chicago Transit Authority became deeply tied to our lives, helping us, Vietnamese living in America, serve our community.

On the drive home from the hospital while waiting for the test results, you talked to me so much, about everything from Vietnam to work... I never imagined those would be your final words to me.

There are roads that have no destination, but the journey of a human life must eventually reach its end, shouldn't it, Thịnh? When I received Joe’s text with the news, "Thịnh passed away 1 hour ago," I froze in place. An empty void enveloped everything. Is this the impermanence of human life?

I knew you and your wife before you were married; you two wed, had a child, and now you have left so suddenly. Nga and little Hiền will be left so lonely. Nga will miss her husband, and little Hiền will no longer have a father's hand to hold. Life will keep moving on, but it will never be whole again.

If there is a spiritual world beyond, please watch over and protect your wife and child, Thịnh.

Farewell, my best colleague, Thịnh

THO HO
July 20, 2026
"Father, This Afternoon I Am Not Crying"
(Dedicated to Nga and Little Hiền)

Father, oh Father, this afternoon I am not crying,
The mournful rain has quickly passed us by.
A bird perches bewildered on a tender branch,
Gazing as your shadow fades into the distant sky.

Father, oh Father, this afternoon I am not crying,
Though Chopin’s piano music weeping quietly flows.
In the empty room, I look but can not find
That familiar, gentle figure from quiet afternoons.

Father, oh Father, this afternoon I am crying…
Now that you are gone, where will the days lead?
Father, oh Father, this afternoon I am crying…
My heart aches with longing, knowing you are no longer here.

I mention music because Thịnh loved music just as much as soccer. Wherever he went, if he saw a guitar.., he would run over and play a few melodies. Here, I borrow Chopin’s "Prelude in E Minor, Op. 28 No. 4, mentioned in this short poem, to send to Thịnh’s wife and daughter as a cherished memory. It is Chopin's most somber prelude, played at his own funeral according to his final wishes.

THO HO
July 20, 2026
Được tin Thịnh Nguyễn đã ra đi, Gia đình Huy Hạnh ( Anh của Luận Hương) vô cùng bàng hoàng và thương tiếc. Xin gửi lời chia buồn sâu sắc nhất đến toàn thể gia đình. Thịnh Nguyễn là một người bạn tuyệt vời và sẽ luôn sống mãi trong ký ức của anh chị.

DUC HUY NGUYEN
July 20, 2026
I'll never forget the morning almost 33 years ago, when Thinh wrote, "Tin Win" on a piece of paper, so I wouldn't butcher his name. It was a blessing to work with him for 28 years until I had to retire from the CTA. He had boundless energy and I think was the only person I ever had to ask to slow down on a project we were working on. He was always around for those who needed help. I told him I loved him when we talked last Monday, but I thought that there would be many more chances while we worked on him getting healthy again. Lifting his family and friends up in prayers.

Joe Stanko
July 21, 2026
We first met Thinh at our girls’ volleyball club 3 years ago, and his light-hearted personality instantly brought our families together. Not just ours but the whole teams families! He was ALWAYS so easy to talk to, immensely personable, humble and charismatic.

Thinh would wake up early to give rides to countless players on the team, arrive early to push the chairs just a little bit for added advantage, and always start the “parent’s high-five” pep rally line before the games.

He was always in the know. He knew where to go, and where to eat….no matter the city. His generosity was contagious.

Thinh made us want to be better and he truly led by example. He was just THAT guy… genuinely good to the core, and what you see is what you get.

What a blessing to have known and been around such a remarkable human being in our lifetime. I am thankful our families paths have crossed. Such little time together, yet a lifelong impact in our lives. Rest in Eternal peace.

Su Lam
July 22, 2026
Our deepest condolences to you Nga and your family. Our last outing in Chinatown with Manuel, Tessie and family. Such a great time. You all were so welcoming and we enjoyed our time there. Thinh spoke of his retirement and all the things he was doing. Now that he was retired. He was such a pleasure to talk to and so kind. Our prayers and thoughts are with you Nga & MyHien. May we all carry the kindness and welcoming spirit Thinh shared with all who had the chance to know him. May your precious memories confort you .

Dora Zavala
July 23, 2026
Ngày cậu rời đi cậu có hay một người vừa tới
Thế gian là nơi ta đến đi trăm năm đời người
Yêu thương ghét hờn làm ta xoay trong vô hình
Làm sao ta biết ai cũng rồi từ từ rời xa

Đại gia đình Nguyễn Công Khanh luôn nhớ hình ảnh , tiếng nói và nụ cười của cậu . Mợ Nga và Mỹ Hiền sẽ luôn bình an bên đại gia đình Chicago . Chúc cậu ngủ ngon nhé cậu Thịnh 💝💖❤️💗💖💝❤️💝💖💗💝❤️💖💗❤️❤️❤️💗💗💗💗💗💖💖💖💖💝💝💝💝💝❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️💖💖💖💖💗❤️

Thị Hồng Vân Trần
July 24, 2026
Thịnh, we will miss you dearly. Rest in peace, my friend.

Our deepest sympathies to Nga and the entire family. You are in our thoughts during this difficult time.

Trí và Hà

Tri Di
July 24, 2026
We had the pleasure of crossing paths last year when our girls played on the same volleyball team. From the very beginning, Thinh stood out for his warm, welcoming, and inclusive nature. He was always the first to offer a ride to anyone who needed one during our time in FL, always brought positive energy, and was beaming with pride as he watched his daughter play.

His kindness and genuine spirit left a lasting impression on everyone who had the privilege of knowing him, even if only for a short time.

Nga and Myhein, our hearts are with you during this incredibly difficult time. Wishing you strength, comfort, and peace in the days ahead. We will always remember Thinh’s smile, generosity, and the joy he brought to those around him.

Arlene Rodriguez
July 25, 2026