11/19/1959 - 11/30/2010
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About Chef Song
Aaron, a long time resident of Rancho Palos Verdes, CA passed away at home on November 30, 2010 as a result of complications from diabetes. He is preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Rose Song of Rancho Palos Verdes, CA. Aaron is survived by his sister Lisa Song-Mayekawa and her husband Donald of Santa Monica, CA; sister Cheryl Song and brother Jason Song both of Los Angeles; many extended family, friends and colleagues.
Having been born into a culinary family, Aaron spent his formative years working for his mother at her restaurant, The Tea House, in Torrance, CA. He graduated from Rolling Hills High School then earned a degree in economics from Loyola Marymount University. Aaron went on to be the owner and head chef of Joey Thai's in Redondo Beach, CA. Upon his mother's illness in 1997, he took over as head chef and owner of The Tea House. Aaron's greatest passions in life were feeding and entertaining people. As owner of The Tea House, he fused Pan-Asian cuisine with his passion of live music. Aaron was a member of The Chinese Blues All-Stars, playing the harmonica and singing with the band.
Aside from his reputation from the Tea House, Aaron may be best known for his appearances on the hit reality TV show, Hell's Kitchen. He appeared first as a contestant and in later seasons as a featured guest star. As a result of his tenure with the show, Aaron set out on a career as a celebrity chef, making the rounds at food shows across the US. He was featured in local broadcasts doing live cooking demonstrations and was the proud spokesperson for Henry's Farmers Markets throughout Southern California. Most recently, Aaron was employed by the Salvation Army working with veterans in recovery.
Outside of his work, Aaron was an avid Los Angeles Lakers and UCLA Bruins fan. Though his interests in sports were far reaching, basketball was his true love. He was also an avid racquetball player in his youth. He is loved by many and will be missed by all.
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Did you know?
Chef Aaron has cooked for OLIVIA NEWTON JOHN and EVA LONGORIA PARKER.
Aaron's father did the logos for Barbie and Hot Wheels.
Most embarrasing moment was fainting on Hell's Kitchen.
His signature dish is Soft Shell Crab Tempura.
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Aaron was a great man and a good friend. When I announced his name to perform on stage at the Atlantic City Food and Wine Festival the crowd lit up! He had a magic way of entertaining people on TV and live on stage. I have posted on the first page of my website www.thewhitehousechefs.com in his memory a picture of him and I when we last saw each other in Atlantic City. I extend my sympathy to all of his family and friends. He will be sadly missed. Chef Guy Mitchell
Aaron was a sweet man with a big heart. I will miss him.
Andy
To a great person and Rolling Hills Titan! God bless you Aaron! The world is a better place because of you!! Rest in peace my friend!! Hopefully your family will announces memorial services.
Absolutely "crushed" to hear of your passing my friend! A wonderful Rolling Hills Titan and person extradonaire!! God bless you my friend! You touched all us whom you met in a positive way!! Wonderful memories and that contagious smile!!
Rest in peace my friend! Hopefully your family will announce memorial services. My condolences to all the Song family!
you will be missed Aaron, you were a good friend and a joy to be around in the Tea House days, I extend my deepest sympathy to your family and friends
Cheers my friend
Blair Arnold
Parker,AZ
Thank you, Aaron for the few years employment at the Tea House. I was the Bass Player of "The Chinese Blues All Stars" Blues Band. We played every Sunday. It was a great place, and Aaron was a great host/mgr, and would occasionly sit in with the band, singing and playing harp. It was always a lot of fun. My deepest condolences to the entire Song family.
Thank You Aaron for always being a great host,friend and generouse Human being. We spent alot of good times together playing music eating your wonderful food and generaly enjoying our many blessings. I'm Glad that i got to see you some time ago and we got to catch up on life, You will be missed my friend. May god bless you and your family always.......
Joaquin Munoz From Tres Hombres
Very generous and nice man. Great joke teller in his day.Always had a great time at the Tea House!!!
Aaron's greatest joy was making other people happy. I've never known a more generous, entertaining person. I, as well as my family, had the pleasure of dining at the Tea House on many occasions. I also had the opportunity to play there often with my group "Gravity".
His legendary hospitality and graciousness dwells in a special place in all of us. Our heartfelt condolences to the family... The Payne family & Gravity.
Aaron's passing was quite the shock and surprise to me. He was one of the sweetest persons with one of the biggest and most generous hearts.
When Aaron heard the news about the death of my first husband; he asked me what we were doing for food at the gathering after the services. He asked if he could do the catering. When I tried to pay him for it; he refused to take 1 red cent from me.
Naturally when I remarried, there was no question in our mind where our Wedding reception would be - at The TEAHOUSE! (And yes, we happily paid and he accepted!!!)
:-)
Truly Aaron was one of a kind. My heart just broke when I heard the news. He will be truly missed. I love you Aaron. Please tell Chuck "Hi" for me. x/o Gena Gunter
Aaron's Family,
My last 24 hours have been filled with sadness and grief! Aaron was a close personal friend in High School and i was doing a name search on facebook when I learned the news! I remember the last time I saw Aaron, I believe it was 2000 or 2001 and it was at the tea house when my mother called in an order! I had just got off a 22 hour long haul from Thailand and when I walked in there was Aaron with that big infectious smile and a big hug! He was a great man and even though it had been years since I had seen him, he made it seem that we were still the best of friends! My sincere condolences and i will always be proud to have called Aaron my friend
I LOVE YOU AARON YOUR MY FAVEROUITE CHEF
I just saw this. I'm so sad. I worked with Aaron for a very brief time at the assisted living home in PV. in that short time I was able to observe a man that really loved what he did and more importantly who is did it for. Aaron you are truly missed! I'm a better person because of you.
I admit that I dont know Aaron in real life, but after watching the third season of hells kitchen, interviews, pics, and what people have said, he seems like a nice man, he is, he's a kind, friendly, funny man with a warm and big heart. his cooking for god now :(.
rip Aaron
he was funny on hells kitchen
I am so sorry to hear that Aaron passed away. I had no idea this had happened. I didn't Aaron that well, we had chatted online several times. My condolences to his family and his partner. May Aaron Rest In Peace.
This is a sad greeting from Sweden. Me and my boyfriend both tought that Aaron was such a nice person to follow at the Hells kitchen series. He was the first person without anger or hate against the others (at leat what we saw)and he was always so jolly. We didn't know that he had passed away until we google him. Even if we didn't know him as a person, May he rest in peace.
I can't believe that he died. Its shame too. I only know him from Hell's Kitchen. God bless this man.
Just stumbled across this page while I was searching for information on what Aaron was up to these days.
I did not know him at all, but from watching him on tv, I got the sense he had a big heart. Makes me sad and tearful that he's gone.
We are terribly sadden to hear about Aaron through my cousin, Dave. We were both shocked and surprised to hear about Aaron. We use to play racquetball together about 20 years ago, and his laughter and smile was quite contagious. He was always gracious and would invite us to his TeaHouse Restaurant for his dumplings. Our deepest sympathy to all of Aaron's family and friends.
RIP Aaron, the most lovable donkey ever to be on HK <3
Aaron I'm glad your in heaven making everyone smile up there.
Dear Aaron,
You are an amazing chef and you have a great personality. The first time I saw you at Hell's Kitchen I thought you were the most nicest and most funniest person ever. You remind me of my dad that has been gone for a year but I think of you as a big bear with a BIGGGGG HEART!!!! May you rest in peace and may God bless and love you and your family forever.
Dearest Aaron, RIP my friend. Thank you for all that you taught me and all the lives that you touched. Your a great chef and man. I'm glad that all of heaven is enjoying your smile and joy. I enjoyed the short time that I was able to work with you!!
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