Ching Chiu Hsu

ching hsu

June 5, 1922 ~ July 14, 2025

Born in: Liaoning, China
Resided in: Hamden, Connecticut

Ching Chiu Hsu, 103, of Hamden passed away peacefully on July 14, 2025. Ching Chiu
was born in Liaoning, China in 1922. He made his way to Taiwan where he met and married his wife, Pao Chu and welcomed their daughter, Ining. The family emigrated to the United States in 1973 and eventually settled in Hamden, Connecticut.

Ching Chiu was a chef and entrepreneur. He and Pao Chu opened and ran China Inn, China Garden, and Silver Palace for decades. In his retirement, Ching Chiu continued to cook for family and friends. He was known to have an ample supply of homemade dumplings in the freezer. His friends knew that a visit to his home would inevitably start with a plate of pan-fried dumplings. He also loved sending a container of crispy dumplings for his daughter to share with her friends. His Chinese New Year dinner parties were eagerly anticipated by friends and family alike, a time for gathering and sharing some of Ching Chiu’s specialties.

He will be deeply missed and remembered by his wife and daughter, his brother in Taiwan, his sisters in DC and Washington State, and several nieces and nephews that span the United States and Taiwan, and dear friends who were like family.

Friends are invited to visit with Ching Chiu’s family on Monday, July 21st from 5:00 -7:00 p.m. at BEECHER & BENNETT FUNERAL HOME, 2300 Whitney Ave., Hamden, CT, and may also attend his burial at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 22nd, at Beaverdale Memorial Park, 90 Pine Rock Ave, New Haven, CT.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at www.stjude.org or Mr. Bones & Co, dog rescue at https://mrbonesandco.org. To send condolences, please see obituary at www.beecherandbennett.com 

Services

Visitation: July 21, 2025 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Beecher & Bennett Funeral Service - Hamden
2300 Whitney Avenue
Hamden, CT 06518

203-288-0800

Graveside Service: July 22, 2025 10:30 am

Beaverdale Memorial Park
90 Pine Rock Avenue
New Haven, CT 06515

203-387-6601

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  1. Deepest sympathy to Aunt and Cousin I-Ning.
    To my dear Uncle Ching-Chu:
    Thank you for your love and support for us all these years (lent money for me to study in the U.S.; gave me away in my wedding; took care of Eric when he was sick and I had to travel for business; cooked all the delicous meals and treats every time the families gathered…..the list goes on and on. You will be deeply missed. We all love you very much!

  2. Our sincere condolences to Ining and the Hsu family. Sending love and support to during this difficult time.

  3. To Hsu-伯伯 and family. We just learned about the passing. I have fond memories of visiting your family’s house in CT and your dad was so nice and had some of the best food I’ve ever had! What a wonderful and full life he’s lived and we are all blessed to have known him. Take care of your family. Love and regards from Taichung.

  4. My thoughts and prayers are with PaoChu and Ining. Ching Chiu was a great man. Fond memories of the delicious NewYear’s meals!

  5. In loving memory of my wonderful uncle Ching Chiu. We will always remember your kind heart, strong mind, and love to the family.

  6. Dear 二大爺, I remember the wonderful pastries you made when I went visit your family years ago. Your generosity and kindness will always be in our memories.

  7. To 二舅, my dear uncle Ching Chiu. Thank you for the sweet memory of the great food you prepared and the happy time we were gathering. You are always the one we love and respect.

  8. Pao Chu thoughts and prayers are with you and Ining at this time!
    Fond memories of Pao chu at the Mount for several years! Also remember the New Years Day
    dinners Pao chu and Ching Chu prepared for many of us!

  9. Gene and I are saddened to hear of the passing of our dear neighbor. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. May Ching Chiu rest in eternal peace.

  10. Ining and family,

    Kieran and I send our love and deepest sympathies you. Here’s to celebrating your Dad’s long and incredible life. I hope you will find comfort in all the memories you have of him.

    Love,
    Andrea Soo & Kieran Korolishin

  11. My deepest sympathies to Ining and family. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.


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