Son Kim Dinh

Son Kim Dinh, formerly of Havertown, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully in his home in Springfield, Virginia, on October 18, 2026. He was born in Thuc-Hoa, Vietnam in 1933, where he met and married Tuoi Thi Dinh in 1952. He joins Tuoi, their daughter Thuy, and their grandson Christopher in God’s loving embrace.

After moving to South Vietnam in 1954, Son and Tuoi raised a large family, while Son worked in law enforcement and helped Tuoi run a successful business. He and his family emigrated to the United States as refugees in 1975 and worked tirelessly to build a comfortable life while retaining the traditions of their homeland. He was a devout Catholic who attended mass regularly and actively supported the Vietnamese Catholic communities and charities throughout his life. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, playing cards, traveling, cooking, the Philadelphia Eagles, and building community by bringing people together.

He is survived by his eight children, Tuoi’s Goddaughter, and their spouses: Thuhanh Nguyen (Lang), Ha (Trang), Tuan (Nga), Vinh (Jessica), Lauren Sustersic (Frank), Mai, Cuong (Lucy), Phong (Lindsay), and Mai Nguyen (Khang). He will also be missed by his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, God-grandchildren, and their spouses: Elizabeth Nguyen (Tri), Theresa Nguyen (Allan), Josephine Philippe (Florian), Christina Nguyen, Stephanie Nguyen, Nha-Uyen Dinh, Thuc-Nhi Dinh, Thu-Thuy Koehler (Zach), Thomas Dinh, Alysa Dinh, Timothy Dinh, Angelina Dinh, Jacob Sustersic, Nicholas Sustersic, Madelyn Dinh, Oliver Dinh, Natalie Dinh, Catherine Nguyen (Ian Tolmie), Christopher Nguyen, Tyler Dinh, James Rocco Nguyen, Ava Nguyen, Mia Nguyen, Lucy Nguyen, Liem Nguyen, Charles Philippe, Liliana Philippe, Chloe Philippe, Miles Koehler, and Theodore Koehler.

Family and friends are invited to honor Son’s life and legacy at a Viewing on October 30, 2026, from 5:30-8:30 PM at The Donohue Funeral Home, 8401 West Chester Pike, Upper Darby, PA 19082. On October 31, 2026, a second Viewing will take place at 9:30 AM followed by the Funeral Mass at 10:30 AM at St. Pius X Church, 220 Lawrence Road, Broomall, PA 19008. Interment thereafter will be at SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery, 1600 Sproul Rd, Springfield, PA 19064.

In lieu of flowers, your prayers for the soul of Dominico Son Kim Dinh would be gratefully appreciated.