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Toan Luu has owned and operated a Benjamin Moore franchise on Nicholson Lane in Rockville for over 20 years.
Sadly, he was admitted to the ICU at Shady Grove Adventist on January 4th with Covid symptoms after being rushed over from urgent care via ambulance. He tested positive for Covid and fought for a week before passing away on January 11th at the age of 57.
Toan Luu was born and raised in Vietnam. He always has wanted a better life for himself and moved to the United States when he was a teenager. He worked hard to learn English and became a proud U.S. citizen in January of 1988.
Sadly, he was admitted to the ICU at Shady Grove Adventist on January 4th with Covid symptoms after being rushed over from urgent care via ambulance. He tested positive for Covid and fought for a week before passing away on January 11th at the age of 57.
Toan Luu was born and raised in Vietnam. He always has wanted a better life for himself and moved to the United States when he was a teenager. He worked hard to learn English and became a proud U.S. citizen in January of 1988.
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10 years later he received a small business loan from a close family friend, and in 1998 was able to accomplish his American dream– becoming the the owner of a Benjamin Moore franchise.
He set up his shop, Luu Color Center, Inc., at 5022 Nicholson Lane Rockville, MD 20852 and has been at the same location for over 22 years. His daughter Huong remembers working with her dad on Sunday’s when she was a little girl. She loved watching him interact with customers and seeing him go above and beyond for his customers. |
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“Over the years, my dad’s customers became his friends. He loved them dearly. Every day, he would arrive at the paint store around 4:30am to clean the store and do inventory. His customers primarily consisted of small independent contractors that would arrive anywhere between 5:30am – 8:00am to pick up their orders before they went off and started their day. He always had a warm smile and a dad joke ready to go to greet his customers.” Huong told us.
Toan didn’t take a day off in ten years and poured his heart and soul into his paint store.
Huong will be taking over the paint store and continuing his legacy by providing his customers with the best service possible.
She tells us “this paint store will continue on with integrity, honesty and dedication to the community in which we serve. While I am transitioning to take the paint store over full time, I would greatly appreciate all of the help and support that I possibly can.”
Toan didn’t take a day off in ten years and poured his heart and soul into his paint store.
Huong will be taking over the paint store and continuing his legacy by providing his customers with the best service possible.
She tells us “this paint store will continue on with integrity, honesty and dedication to the community in which we serve. While I am transitioning to take the paint store over full time, I would greatly appreciate all of the help and support that I possibly can.”
Saul Flores, Associate
Saul recently graduated from Springbrook High School in the Spring of 2022. Prior to joining Luu Color Center, Saul was working with a locally owned construction company as a painter and framer. During his free time, Saul enjoys working with cars. He is bilingual in English and Spanish.
Pablo Lopez, Associate
Pablo graduated from Albert Einstein in Silver Spring in the Summer of 2021. Prior to joining our team, Pablo was working for an independently owned construction company that's based in Maryland. The firm services the DC-Metro area. During his free time, Pablo enjoys playing video games and supporting Real Madrid. He is bilingual in English and Spanish.
Henry Melendez, Associate
Henry graduated from Springbrook High School in the Summer of 2021. Prior to joining Luu Color Center, Henry was restoring highways and operating heavy-duty machines (such as bobcats, pallet jacks, and lifts). During his free time, Henry enjoys playing video games (BO4) and playing soccer. He is bilingual in Spanish and English.
