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If you plan to attend the celebration of Johng’s life on Saturday, May 16, 2015 at Tierney’s Copperhouse, in Fairfield, you must RSVP Daniel at dskhwang@hotmail.com
Johng E. Hwang, age 80, of Wayne and formerly of Wanaque and Guttenberg, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 11, 2015 after a prolonged illness.
Johng was born in Korea. The youngest of four sons, he came to the United States in 1957 in pursuit of higher education. He attended Stanford University in California where he earned his B.A. in History and his M.A. in Hispanic Studies. He then attended the University of Oregon where he earned his M.A. and PhD in Spanish Literature.
Johng initially taught at Wilson College in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. Once he received his PhD in 1971, he continued in his teaching career as Professor of Spanish Literature at Montclair State College – which, in 1994, became Montclair State University in Upper Montclair, NJ. Johng loved being a professor both in the classroom and out. Every summer he was excited to take a group of his students to Spain for more in-depth study. Johng taught for thirty years at Montclair State, retiring in 2002.
In times of leisure, Johng loved visiting New York City and, living in Guttenberg, NJ for many years, it was only a twenty-minute bus ride to some of the city’s best museums, plays, and movies.
Johng met his wife and wonderful companion Emma who was a professor of Italian Studies at Rutgers University. In 1995 the extended Hwang family gathered in Chicago to witness the marriage vows of this loving couple. They enjoyed ten years of marriage until Emma passed away in 2005.
Johng was a kind, intelligent, and gentle man – the perfect gentleman! His family is grateful for his life and happy that his suffering is over.
Johng is survived by his dear brother Jung Eun Hwang of Burnaby, British Columbia, and twelve dear nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his beloved wife Emma, and two dear brothers: Kwang Eun Hwang and Tae Eun Hwang.
In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy in Johng’s name are asked to consider the Montclair State University Foundation John and Emma Hwang Scholarship Fund, 1 Normal Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07043.
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If you plan to attend the celebration of Johng’s life on Saturday, May 16, 2015 at Tierney’s Copperhouse, in Fairfield, you must RSVP Daniel at dskhwang@hotmail.com
Services
If you plan to attend the celebration of Johng’s life on Saturday, May 16, 2015 at Tierney’s Copperhouse, in Fairfield, you must RSVP Daniel at dskhwang@hotmail.com
Johng E. Hwang, age 80, of Wayne and formerly of Wanaque and Guttenberg, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 11, 2015 after a prolonged illness.
Johng was born in Korea. The youngest of four sons, he came to the United States in 1957 in pursuit of higher education. He attended Stanford University in California where he earned his B.A. in History and his M.A. in Hispanic Studies. He then attended the University of Oregon where he earned his M.A. and PhD in Spanish Literature.
Johng initially taught at Wilson College in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. Once he received his PhD in 1971, he continued in his teaching career as Professor of Spanish Literature at Montclair State College – which, in 1994, became Montclair State University in Upper Montclair, NJ. Johng loved being a professor both in the classroom and out. Every summer he was excited to take a group of his students to Spain for more in-depth study. Johng taught for thirty years at Montclair State, retiring in 2002.
In times of leisure, Johng loved visiting New York City and, living in Guttenberg, NJ for many years, it was only a twenty-minute bus ride to some of the city’s best museums, plays, and movies.
Johng met his wife and wonderful companion Emma who was a professor of Italian Studies at Rutgers University. In 1995 the extended Hwang family gathered in Chicago to witness the marriage vows of this loving couple. They enjoyed ten years of marriage until Emma passed away in 2005.
Johng was a kind, intelligent, and gentle man – the perfect gentleman! His family is grateful for his life and happy that his suffering is over.
Johng is survived by his dear brother Jung Eun Hwang of Burnaby, British Columbia, and twelve dear nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his beloved wife Emma, and two dear brothers: Kwang Eun Hwang and Tae Eun Hwang.
In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy in Johng’s name are asked to consider the Montclair State University Foundation John and Emma Hwang Scholarship Fund, 1 Normal Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07043.
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