Ong Cheng Pew passed away at the age of 81 at his residence at 41 Selegie Road on 2nd March 1956. He is survived by his wife, Madam Chua Ah Lung, 5 sons, 7 daughters, 2 daughters-in-law, 7 sons-in-law and 25 grandchildren. From the tomb of Mr. Ong Cheng Pew, the names of his children;
Sons: Ong Boon Guan, Ong Boon Bee, Ong Boon Huat, Ong Boon Huat, Ong Boon Hock, Ong Boon Teck
Daughters: Ong Hup Neo, Ong Nya Chee, Ong Kim Gek, Ong Kim Choo, Ong Kim Poh, Ong Gwek Neo, Ong Irene,
Grandsons: Ong Ann Lian, Ong Ann Ho, Ong Ann Leong, Ong Ann Choon, Ong Ann Siang,
Grand daughters; Ong Doris, Ong Kim Hong
Ong Cheng Pew's Band
When the staff of the British-American Tobacco Co. (Straits), Ltd met for their annual picnic at Mr. Aw Boon Haw's bungalow at Pasir Panjang on February 1928, The Ong Cheng Pew String Jazz Band provided musical entertainment in the afternoon. Ong Cheng Pew's band was in attendance during the funeral procession of the late Madam Koh Chiat Hay (wife of the late Mr. Tan Koon Tee) whose cortege left from the the deceased's residence at 317 Geylang Road for Alexandra Road Cemetery on 13 June 1923.
41 Selegie Road
Sons: Ong Boon Guan, Ong Boon Bee, Ong Boon Huat, Ong Boon Huat, Ong Boon Hock, Ong Boon Teck
Daughters: Ong Hup Neo, Ong Nya Chee, Ong Kim Gek, Ong Kim Choo, Ong Kim Poh, Ong Gwek Neo, Ong Irene,
Grandsons: Ong Ann Lian, Ong Ann Ho, Ong Ann Leong, Ong Ann Choon, Ong Ann Siang,
Grand daughters; Ong Doris, Ong Kim Hong
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Ong Cheng Pew's Band
When the staff of the British-American Tobacco Co. (Straits), Ltd met for their annual picnic at Mr. Aw Boon Haw's bungalow at Pasir Panjang on February 1928, The Ong Cheng Pew String Jazz Band provided musical entertainment in the afternoon. Ong Cheng Pew's band was in attendance during the funeral procession of the late Madam Koh Chiat Hay (wife of the late Mr. Tan Koon Tee) whose cortege left from the the deceased's residence at 317 Geylang Road for Alexandra Road Cemetery on 13 June 1923.
41 Selegie Road
Ong Cheng Pew was based at 19 Noordin Lane before moving to 41 Selegie Road. There he played host on 10th October 1928 to the Chinese Friendly Association (Wah Yew Kok). The elected President for the ensuing year was Lim Lian Quee. The Merrilads had their music practice at Ong Cheng Pew's residence in Selegie Road in 1935.
Location of tomb
Ong Cheng Pew is buried in Ong Burial Ground. The estimated location is 1.333, 103.820
You can see also the photo in the early 2010s compared to how is it now.
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| Ong Cheng Pew tomb |
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References
Untitled. (1923, June 14). Malaya Tribune, page 6
B.A.T. Men's Sports. (1928, February 24). The Straits Times, page 10
Advertisements. (1928, June 4). Malaya Tribune, page 14
Untitled. (1928, October 19). The Singapore Free Press, page 16
Acknowledgements. (1956, March 6). The Straits Times, page 8
Untitled. (1928, October 19). The Singapore Free Press, page 16
Acknowledgements. (1956, March 6). The Straits Times, page 8
Death. (1956, March 3). The Straits Times, page 6
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