Hayoung “Patrick” Kim, age 63, of Shelton entered into rest on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at Griffin Hospital. He was the devoted husband of 38 years to Youngmi Kim.
Hayoung was born in the Jung District of Seoul, South Korea, son of the late Deukho Kim and Insook Heo. In his youth, Hayoung was an excellent speedskater and soccer player.
He graduated at the top of his class from Yonsei University in South Korea. He then came to America and went on to receive his PhD in Physics from Polytechnic University (NYU). He worked as a Software Developer for many years, spanning many different industries. Early in his career, he continued his studies and obtained his Master of Science in Finance at Baruch College. Hayoung loved all things science and math, and during his career he published several scientific papers, most recently co-authoring “Data Mining Strategies for Real-Time Control in New York City” in 2014.
At home, Hayoung found value in doing things himself (DIY projects) and always kept himself (and his sons) busy with side projects. He was a believer in doing things right, even if it took more time. Hayoung also loved dancing and playing classic guitar, often playing alongside a singing Youngmi. He was an avid photographer, an enthusiasm which he passed onto his son Skyler. Hayoung also knew his way around garments and fashion by way of his mother who was a Korean fashion designer.
Hayoung felt that sharing a meal was one of the best ways to spend time together as a family. He loved to cook for his family and friends and taught traditional Korean cooking techniques and recipes to his children. Most recently, it brought him great joy to introduce Korean cuisine and spend time sharing home cooked meals with his grandchildren.
Hayoung was the beloved father of Stefan Hyunwoo Kim and his wife Stephanie Ann Kim, Skyler Chanwoo Kim and Samuel Sunwoo Kim, loving grandfather of Joseph Charles Joon Kim and Peter Jacob Jin Kim, uncle of Sangho Kim and his wife Elizabeth Minjung Kim and great uncle of Elliot Yunghoon Kim and Aileen Kim. Hayoung was also loved by his many nieces, nephews, and in-laws in Korea.
On Saturday, February 22nd, friends may call from 10:00 to 11:30 AM at the Riverview Funeral Home, 390 River Rd., Shelton. His funeral service will begin at 11:30 AM at the parlor. Hayoung’s burial will follow at Lawn Cemetery, 268 Huntington St., Shelton.
Friends may leave condolences and watch the livestream at www.riverviewfh.com.
