Don Nguyền, 58, formerly of Reading, passed away Tuesday, October 6th, 2020 at 3:25pm in his home with family. He is survived by his wife, Thanh-Thanh Nguyền whom he celebrated 30 years of marriage with, and his two daughters, Thao and Kimi Nguyền. Don is also survived by his 5 brothers and 2 sisters; Scott Nguyền (USA), Bé Nguyền (Vietnam), Lan Thi Nguyền (Vietnam), Trung Nguyền (USA), Ly Nguyền (Vietnam), Hững Nguyền (Vietnam), Húng Nguyền (Vietnam). He was born in Đà Nãng, Vietnam on July 14th, 1962, a son of Bảy Nguyền and Tâm Thi Huỳnh. As a young man, Don owned and operated a coffee shop in Đà Nãng, Vietnam before being forced to flee from his war torn country. He was able to successfully reach the refugee camp in Hong Kong, where he met his wife, Thanh-Thanh. Don and Thanh-Thanh had their first child, Thao, in the refugee camp. After completing the interview process Don, his wife, and first born daughter emigrated to Reading, PA to reconnect with Don’s oldest brother. Don and Thanh-Thanh went on to have another daughter, Kimi, who they affectionately named their beauty salon after, Kimi Nails. Don had a deep and profound love for the freedom and opportunities that he was able to secure for his family in America. He was a loving father, a dedicated husband, and always did his best to enjoy the little things in each day. He was often heard encouraging people not to worry too much and to enjoy today a little bit, because nobody knows tomorrow.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, October 8th, 2020 from 5:00pm-8:00pm at Kuhn Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. located at 5153 Kutztown Road, Temple, PA 19560. Donations to Chua Xa Loi (Inner Peace Meditation Center) located at 17 North Centre Ave, Leesport, PA 19533.