On Friday, November 8, 2024, Chi Min (Joe) Chen passed away peacefully in Toronto, surrounded by his loving family. Chi Min was born and raised in Mumbai, India, the eldest son of Sheng Yuan (John) Chen and Heu Yun (Violet) Chen. He moved to Toronto in 1965, where he embraced a new life and, in 1969, married his beloved wife, Julie.

Chi Min’s passion for food and creating delicious recipes inspired him to pursue a fulfilling career as a chef for many years.

His love for food and cooking became a cherished tradition passed on to his children and grandchildren, turning family gatherings into lively feasts filled with happiness and delicious meals. In retirement, Chi Min and Julie discovered joy in travel, particularly cruising, exploring several continents, and creating lasting memories on trips - many of these trips shared with their children and grandchildren.

Chi Min is survived by his wife, Julie, and their children Kelly/Zoë (Michael F.), Jennifer (Clement L.), Violet (Callum Q.), and Jason (Sylvia M.). He also leaves behind six cherished grandchildren. Chi Min is survived by his siblings Tony, Joyce and George and is predeceased by his sisters, Blossom and Lucy.

A funeral to honor and celebrate Chi Min's life will be held on Friday, November 15, 2024
at York Cemetery Funeral Home at 160 Beecroft Road, North York, Ontario M2N 5Z5.
9:00 A.M. - Visitation
10:00 A.M. - Funeral Service
11:15 A.M. - Burial

Chi Min will be fondly remembered for his generous spirit, passion for everything culinary and love of family.

We are deeply grateful to Dr. Sandy Buchman, nurse Tina Parassakis and the Freeman Centre for Palliative Care team for the exceptional care and compassion they showed our father in his final months.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to North York General Hospital’s Freeman Centre for the Advancement of Palliative Care here:

https://donate.nyghfoundation.ca/site/Donation2?df_id=3440&mfc_pref=T&3440.donation=form1&s_src=11-25-999-UN-DN&s_subsrc=homepageHFL


Once there, scroll down, click on “Specify an area for the gift to support” and select "Freeman Centre for Palliative Care”. Scroll further down to “Name of the person my gift is in honour or memory of:" and enter Chi Min Chen. Then choose the option My gift is: In Memory of