Phomma Southammavong

February 1, 1940 - January 13, 2022

Phomma Southammavong, 81, passed away on January 13, 2022 at Crouse Hospital. Born in Vientiane, Laos, he immigrated to the United States, settling in Syracuse, NY in 1988. During his time in Laos, he served his country as a medic while assisting and aiding US Troops fighting in the Vietnam War. He worked at St. Joseph's Hospital for 30 years before retiring in 2006. Devoted to his Lao culture, he volunteered his weekends at the Wat Lao Samakhitham Buddhist Temple in Binghamton, NY for many years. He is survived by his loving wife Nang Kham Southammavong; his children Simsomsak Southammavong, Phak Dara Southammavong. Vanhsavang Southammavong, Khonsavanh Southammavong, Souksomphone Southammavong, Chantasone Southammavong, Phonephachanh Southammavong, Champathong Southammavong, Chanhpasaut Southammavong, Manila Southammavong, Lana Southammavong, Linda Southammavong and Dara Sun Southammavong, as well as 24 grandchildren and numerous family in Laos. He was predeceased by his parents in Laos. Calling hours will be held on January 21, 2022 from 12pm to 2pm at Farone & Son, Inc in Syracuse, NY.