In memory of

Peter Wanson Yin Kwan Wong

March 17, 1952 -  February 28, 2022

It is with heavy hearts that we announce Peter’s passing on February 28, 2022 at age 69 after a lengthy illness. Predeceased by his mother, Doris May Ginn, father Henry Moon Seung, he leaves behind his beloved siblings: sister Sue Ann, brothers Rodin (Sophia), Chuck (Yan Yan), his nephews Clifford and Justin (Jennifer), his dear friend Catherine, and beloved godson Kevin. He also leaves many close cousins and relatives in Toronto, Windsor, Canada, in Temple City, Arcadia, CA, in Phoenix, AZ and in Hong Kong.

Peter had a passion for life and enjoyed travel, cycling, cooking, music and living life to the full in all that he did. He loved gathering his friends for parties with free-flowing wine, lots of laughs and engaging conversation accompanied by delicious dishes that he would spend hours preparing. He travelled extensively including several trips to Bali, which he particularly loved.

Peter had a distinguished career as a free-lance violinist, a gifted violin teacher and conductor. Through his passion for excellence devotion to his students, he encouraged them to strive to achieve their full potential. Many of his students went on to careers as professional musicians themselves. Peter founded and conducted the Classical Youth Orchestra which became well known in the musical community for its excellence. He also did freelance work with various orchestras including, the Kitchener-Waterloo, Windsor, Victoria and Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestras, Canadian Opera Company and Cosmopolitan Opera. He also coached the violin section of the Mississauga Youth Orchestra for a number of years. Peter was a charismatic, deeply caring and giving person who was generous to a fault and who touched many peoples’ lives.

Heartfelt thanks to all the wonderful people who provided care during Peter’s illness including Dr. Tartaglia and Maria Martinez (social worker) from the Neurology department of Toronto Western Hospital; Dr. Walji and Priscilla from the Temmy Latner Centre for Palliative care. Particular thanks to his care workers Elvie, Josie and Bernadette who provided Peter with companionship and dedicated, loving care.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations in Peter's name to the Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration at: https://www.theaftd.org/support-aftds-mission/

For online condolences and u service details please visit www.etouch.ca

Guestbook 

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Peter (Student and friend)

Entered March 9, 2022 from Toronto

Deeply saddened to hear of Peter’s passing. My deepest condolences to his family.

Peter, you will be missed.

Jinne Kim (Past student)

Entered March 9, 2022 from Toronto

I am so saddened to hear about Peter. I have many many fond memories of him and he will not be forgotten. He was such a huge part of my childhood and helped me develop my skills as a musician in so many ways and connected me with life long friends. He was an incredibly special person. Goodbye Peter ❤

David (Former Student)

Entered March 9, 2022 from GTA

Peter was one of a kind, a true free spirit who wanted only the best for his students and treated them infallibly with kindness and generosity. It is hard to believe he is gone and he will be missed by many. Thank you, Mr. Wong. ❤️

Min-Hi Choi (Former Violin Student)

Entered March 9, 2022 from Scarborough

Hello. I just wanted to pay my respects to the family of Peter Wong. He was my first violin teacher when I began playing at the age of 8. He would continue to be my teacher until I was about 16 years old. Today, I am 46 years old and the violin still constitutes a great part of my life and what I do professionally. Upon reflection, I have come to realize that Peter Wong had the most special and rare gift of being a great violin teacher, (whose many students went on to have successful musical careers), while always maintaining a kind, supportive and proud demeanor towards those he taught. He lived life with passion and in that way, he lived the fullest life.

I had lost touch with Peter Wong over the years, and it was with the news of his passing that the realization of just how much I appreciated him, how much I benefited from my time as his student, and how thankful I am for knowing him all came to light. I am sorry to say that I don't think I ever actually said, "Thank you." to him, because I truly am. Thank you, Mr. Wong.

To his family, please do keep me posted, if you don't mind, of any celebration of life you may be planning on having but I will keep checking in as well. Thank you, and I wish you well during this difficult time and I wish you the very best, always.

Todd D. Tran (Violin student in 1990)

Entered March 9, 2022 from Toronto

Thanks, Peter for all of you kindness as my violin teacher! I have appreciated classical music so much more because of you! You will never be forgotten.

Todd Tran

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