Steven Tiang, age 48, of Middletown died Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at home in Middletown. Steven was born February 18, 1969 in Singapore, China. He is the son of the late Ee Long and the late Guat Sien (Teo) Tiang.

He is survived by two sons: Aaron Tiang of Middletown, RI and Joshua Tiang,; Brother of four sisters: Jessica Tiang, Elaine Tiang, Guo Fang Li and Yue Ling Wong, and one brother: Chen Tiang.

The funeral will be held from 9:30 am to 12:00 pm on Monday, July 24 at Memorial Funeral Home, 375 Broadway, Newport, RI. Burial will be in Middletown Cemetery, Middletown on Monday, July 24 at 1:00 pm.

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