Sidney Kwock's Obituary
Sidney Kwock, 98 of San Bernardino and Redlands, passed away quietly on Saturday, February 18, 2023. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Fong in October 2015.
Sidney was born and raised in San Francisco, CA before being drafted into the United States Army in September of 1944. He served during World War II overseas in the South Philippines and Japan. He was a Private First Class assigned to Military Police Occupied Territory. He was Honorably Discharged in November 1946. As a United States Army Veteran, he received the following War Medals: Philippine Liberation Ribbon with Bronze Star, Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal, Good Conduct Medal, World War II Victory Medal, Army of Occupation Medal. He also received the Congressional Gold Medal honoring his military service as one of many Chinese-Americans who served during World War II.
In 1947, he met his beloved Fong and they were married in China. He brought his new bride back to the United States and joined in the partnership with his Father and Brothers establishing Palace Wholesale Meats on 3rd and “D” Street then later, expanding to opening Palace Market located on Mill Street and Waterman Avenue. After, the closing of the Palace Market, Sidney, Fong and his Sister Lily established the Imperial Palace Inn restaurant on East Highland Avenue in San Bernardino.
Sidney was a lifetime member of several organizations: Masonic Lodge #178 of San Bernardino (Rising Lodge #178), San Bernardino York Rite, Al Malaikah Shrine Temple and American Legion #421.
He is survived by his 3 Sisters, Pearl, Lily and Joyce, 2 sons Yumon (Cherie), Ewing (Peggy) and 2, Daughters, Betty, Arlene (Tom).
He is also survived by 6 Grandchildren, Kristie (Scott), Harmony (Henry), Jackie (Fiancé Richard), Casey, Danielle, Dustin (Anna), Great Grandson (Vaughn), Sister-in-Law Lirong (Yao Quan), Brother-in-Law Sing (Li Hua), many Nephews, Nieces, Great Nephews and Great Nieces.
He loved Golf and tried to be out on the Golf Course whenever he had a chance, but always enjoyed playing the game with his Shrine Club Friends for various Charity Fund Raising Events.
He also loved traveling in his retirement with his beloved Fong and sister Lily, plus spending time with his Family and his new great-Grandson Vaughn.
He will be greatly missed by his Family and Friends, but will always be in our Hearts.
A visitation will be held from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at Bobbitt Memorial Chapel, San Bernardino on Monday, March 6th, 2023. Memorial Services will be held at 10:00 am at Bobbitt Memorial Chapel, San Bernardino on Tuesday, March 7th, 2023 with Graveside Burial after a brief Veterans ceremony at Montecito Memorial Park, Colton.
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