Portland, Maine - Pham So Do, 81, of Portland, and formerly of Bangor, passed away Friday, October 6, 2023, with his loving family by his side at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough.

Pham was born in Vietnam, and educated there. In 1978, he fled Vietnam, lived in a refugee camp in Malaysia, for six months before coming to the United States. Pham was employed as a cook for Oriental Jade in Bangor, for over 30 years. In July of 2023, Pham and his wife, Mui, moved to Portland, to be closer to family.

He is survived by his wife, Mui Tang; daughters, Esheen Conrad and husband, David Conrad, and Esia Do and husband, Matthew Newcomb; and son, Eling Do and wife, Michelle Do. He is also survived by seven grandchildren, Leah, Jade, Sydney, Christopher, Alexander, Kaylei, and Sophia; one great-grandson, Easton; one sister, Ka Wong; and nieces, Jeanie, Annie, Nancy, and Christine.

Visiting hours will be from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Saturday, November 18, 2023, at Cote Funeral Home Chapel, 87 James Street, Saco.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Congregational Beth Israel, P.O. Box 1509, Bangor, ME. 04402. This organization sponsored Pham and his family in 1979 helping them settle in Bangor, from Vietnam. The entire family will be forever grateful for the kindness and support they received from this organization. To view Pham's memorial page or leave an online condolence, please visit cotefuneralhome.com.