Coronado Rivera Chua

Coronado (Cody) Chua, age 74, passed away at Washington Hospital in Fremont, in the presence of his loving family on Friday, March 9, 2018. He earned a Customs Administration at the Philippine Maritime Institute and became a licensed Customs Broker. He owned a few businesses in the Philippines: a trucking business at the port in Manila, a water delivery business, a rental property in Parañaque, a small auto mechanic shop, and a fish pond in Laguna. Cody was a master mechanic and was equally at home building or repairing boats and cars. Cody last worked in Environmental Services at Crestwood Manor in Fremont, where he made lifelong friendships with many coworkers and patients. Some of Cody’s favorite pastimes involved socializing with his many friends and helping them with various projects. Cody loved to be active with his hands and had a very sharp mind. He loved crossword puzzles and always had one in his hand wherever he went. He loved word games, such as Scrabble, and he would almost always win. He loved to listen to oldies music (mainly 70’s and 80’s), but he also had a great love of classical music since his mother was a well-trained pianist and his brother was a professional violinist. He is survived by his beloved wife of 47 years, Lulu; sons, Allen and Mike; daughters, Lillian, Carmina, Katrina, and Angelica; and, eight (8) grandchildren, many nieces and nephews and he is also survived by his sister Lita. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, March 20 at 10am at St. James Apostle Church, 34700 Fremont Blvd, Fremont.