Obituary of Art G. Eng

Art (“Gene”/“Gee”) G. Eng, 63, of Lawrenceville, NJ, passed away on March 4, 2024. Art was the son of Yook Jin Louie and the beloved late Louie G. Yen. Born in Trenton, NJ, Art was a resident of Lawrenceville for years, and it’s where he chose to start his family and raise his children. Art graduated from Notre Dame High School of Lawrenceville, NJ, and attended Philadelphia’s Temple University, studying law and computer science. Art was a devoted and loving father to his three children: Anthony, Kyle, and Kira. Art took every opportunity to spend time with his children, learning about them and understanding them the best he could. He often bonded with them through his love of cooking, martial arts, movies, and 80s pop music. Art was an amazing and talented cook who specialized in making traditional Cantonese dishes. He poured love into each dish he created, and every meal provided one with comfort and warmth. He passed this talent onto his children, so that they may always have a piece of him, sharing this tradition with their loved ones and future children. Leading by example, Art raised his children to be compassionate, powerful, respectful people, and instilled in them a strong sense of determination, perseverance, and drive. Throughout his life, Art dedicated himself to various passions and interests. He was a businessman, an entrepreneur, a proud licensed electrician and member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 269, and a grandmaster martial artist. For over 50 years, Art studied and practiced several martial arts, beginning his impressive career at the early age of 11 years old. His journey started with his studying Fu Jow Pai (Tiger Claw Style) in the early seventies, laying the foundation to Art’s lifetime dedication to martial arts. Art later studied Tang Soo Do Moo Duk Kwan where he earned the title of Senior Master 6th Dan Black Belt. Through his induction to the International World Tang Soo Do Association, Art became a Certified Black Belt Chief Instructor, which merited him the honor of teaching throughout the continental U.S. and abroad. Additionally, Art studied the Japanese Martial Art Yoshinkan Aikido for over 18 years. He continued his career by studying Siljun Dobup Katana and Amara Arkanis Eskrima. Throughout Art’s lifelong studying of martial arts, Wing Chun Kung Fu became his most influential passion. Art studied Wing Chun Kung Fu under Senior Master Yip Chick Pui, placing him in the 3rd generation of Grandmaster Yip Man’s Wing Chun Kung Fu lineage. Recognized as an impressive athlete, Art was inducted as a lifetime member of the Hong Kong Ving Tsun Athletic Association. After decades of teaching, Art earned the title of Grandmaster (SiGung). In 2003, Art established USA Wing Chun Kuen Association in Lawrenceville, NJ. In 2007, Art opened Philadelphia Wing Chun Kung Fu school under the umbrella of USA Wing Chun Kuen Association, in the heart of Chinatown. The school has remained a staple in the Chinatown community for over 17 years, and counting. Philadelphia Wing Chun quickly became a flourishing business, and it continues to rank amongst the top 10 Wing Chun Schools across the nation. Art’s dedication to martial arts and love for his Chinese culture inspired hundreds to study with him. Many viewed Art as a mentor, leader, and a father figure to guide them through both martial arts and life. He was loved and admired by many in the martial arts community, and his inspiring legacy, cultivated by his hard work and passion, will continue to live on through his children, students, and colleagues. Son of the late Louie G. Yen; Art is survived by his children Anthony Eng (Sharon Gingrich), Kyle Eng, and Kira Eng; his mother, Yook Jin Louie; his siblings: Moy Eng, Art B. Eng (Cheryl), Katharine Verros (James); and his nieces and nephews: Amanda Eng Godburn and Julia Eng Godburn; Christopher Eng (Laura Huang), Stephanie Eng Aponte (John Aponte), and Jennifer Eng-Fillmore (James Fillmore); and Alexa Verros (Christopher Mountis) and Marisa Verros. The visitation and private viewing for Art will be held on the morning of Saturday, March 16, 2024 from 9-11AM at Poulson & Van Hise Funeral Directors, 650 Lawrence Road, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648. Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM. Interment will be held at Lawrenceville Cemetery, Lawrenceville, NJ. Memorial donations can be made in Art's memory to the Philadelphia Suns 1018 Winter Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107 or online at www.phillysuns.org/get-invloved