Dear Marinda and family… So sorry to learn of your father’s passing.  Recall many stories of his larger than life persona.  Wish I had the opportunity to have met him.  Andrew…

Dad/Na-Kung, You are always with us Peggy Philip Joshua Luca Vietnam 2017…

August 21, 2022   Hey Aunty Peggy,   My Dad and Uncle just let me know about the passing of Uncle Jerry…Gong Gong. The “Gong Gong” is instinctual to say, I don’t even know what it means, even though I really want to say Uncle Jerry it just feels incomplete without it. The world feels a bit emptier right now, obviously because Uncle Jerry was an incredible human/father/grandfather/remodel/friend and best friend to my grandpa, but selfishly I always found it comforting knowing he was still causing mischief somewhere as sort of an extension of my grandpa cause to me they were one and the same. My childhood memories are absolutely littered with incredible memories of your father. He was wonderful right form the moment he greeted you like a long lost friend right up until he gave you a heart felt goodbye, genuinely one of the most delightfully engaging people I’ve ever known, even willing to entertain an 8 year old boy with hours long conversations…that takes determination. I saw your father all over the world but I’ll never forget the weeks we spent together in Grand Haven, we once spent a whole afternoon putting up the river in…

It’s such a difficult message to write because and I hope I can express properly the support I want to give your family at this trying time. He was very kind and fun, and I’ll remember forever the way you spoke about your father – with joy, respect and love. You told me a story about your childhood when he took you to a music concert, somehow it’s stuck in my head because it is a sweet memory, it made me realize what such a youthful spirit he had. …

Could Dad get happier than this?!!?…

Dear Vicky, Mabel, Peggy and Marinda Dear all members of the family I was meant to write something at an earlier stage but in the immediate aftermath of Jerry’s passing away I was a little bit speachless because Jerry was always meant to be around, like a rock in a stormy sea ! Now with a little bit of distance I realize what has happened ! Jerry was a beloved, honored person not only for me but also for my late wife Arlette and my son Nicolas ! We had met for the  first time in Meilen (Switzerland) where Peggy and her family was staying and where we were living ! Jerry smoking a cigar and having a little drop of whisky, enjoying being around a happy bunch of people chatting away was my first image engrained in my brain!! Usually the following morning he was up to go to play tennis !! Later we met very often: What always stood out was his love of life, his loyalty to family and friends, his pleasure of good food and wine..culinary things aside he was always full of wisdom..giving advise, taking advise..listening but also giving his opinion..!! When meeting him…

Jerry, Jerry, Jerry    What a long and beautiful life you have lived! Everybody’s dream to make it to 100 years old healthy! That is beautiful…   I guess all of you smokers, despite health warnings, manage to fight the odds as you and Deng Xia Ping did!    So I hope the same happens to me from the moment you taught me how to smoke a cigar and appreciate it…particularly if it had been rolled on a thigh of a Cuban lady roller!   So do rest in peace! After all it has been a long winding road and you certainly deserve your rest.   See you in another life!   Bernard   …

Hi Peggy, deepest condolences on your loss. Alois and I are saddened to hear of your beloved dad’s passing. I remember our trip to St Petersburg so long ago with your dad and diving into the hotel’s caviar bar. He was a lovely, generous, spontaneous man. May he rest in peace ….

Dear Peggy, Philip, Joshua, Luca  Thinking of you at the sad passing of your precious Dad, Father-in-law and Grandfather. I have so many wonderful memories of times we all shared together, in many different places around the world. One of my favourite memories is on a Spanish beach, when Joshua and Luca were little boys.  Jerry had his two grandsons on his lap and was telling them stories from his childhood and what type of games he played. The boys were laughing so much and hugging their Grandfather. Such a moment of great happiness and much joy. Jerry made every moment special, he was always a gentleman, kind, thoughtful and had that twinkle in his eye with his great sense of humour. He will be greatly missed and he taught each of us, by his example, to live a full life and was a true inspiration in his love for his family and his loyalty to his friends.  My deepest condolences to all The Liu Family.                      …

I felt so sad on learning the passing of Mr. Liu. He had a great life; many people including my late father , looked up to him as their learder and patron in life.  Mr. Liu lent my father $20,000 in 1962 to buy a house at Ma Tung Chung Road. I still keep the unit for the sake of memory despite it is fully furnished but unoccupied. The flat had nutured the family, including three of us, the siblings, given us stability with which we flourished. Deeds like that had  profound and meaningful implications. Only when people like Mr. Liu have acted so generously, there will be prosperity and achievements in the generation to come. I must remember that while also remember Mr. Liu *Peter Sit   * message extracted from email sent by Peter Sit to Norman and Julian    …

Dear Vicky,Mabel,Peggy and Miranda, I met Mr. Liu “Jerry” as we called him when I was  a suite mate of Peggy’s at UMASS Amherst. One of my fondest memories is of the fun filled dinners he would take us to. He was the one  who introduced me to Saki. What a night that was! I remember him fondly: very generous , easy going, with a very warm smile:) Please accept my heartfelt condolences on your Dad’s passing….

Dear Peggy & Philip, Uncle Jerry was a true gentleman who always conducted himself with grace and elegance. Always with an easy smile and a quick, sharp mind. He made everyone around him, irrespective of age, feel comfortable and at ease. Uncle Jerry really enjoyed his food and drinks. I was fortunate enough to enjoy some of him wine collection! I will always remember fondly the time and meals we share together. Uncle Jerry, miss you very much!!…

Dear Vicky, Mabel, Peggy, and Marinda,   Ping and I send you our heartfelt condolences on your Dad’s passing. Uncle Jerry lived a complete, fruitful, and long life. He made countless contributions – personal and professional. He had an abundance of admirers, many longtime friends, and a very loving family. How we admired and loved your Dad! And, how we miss him! Even 5 months after his passing, we are sad. As Philip wrote in his remembrance of your Dad – “I thought Jerry would be with us forever.” So did we! Uncle Jerry was a beautiful man in every way. We were blessed to have known him.   As you know, Uncle Jerry and my father and mother were close lifelong friends. Your Dad and my mom (Elsie) first met on June 28, 1941, when they were shipmates on the S.S. Coolidge, from Shanghai to San Francisco, bound for college in the United States. Two 19-year-olds. Your Dad was headed to MIT where my father (Hung) was already enrolled. My mom went to Oberlin College in Ohio. At MIT, your Dad, my father, Uncle Y.K. Pei (who was also on the same ship as your Dad and my…

Dear Peggy, Philip, Joshua and Luca,  The times that are most vivid with ‘Uncle’ Jerry were those walking in the hills behind your beautiful home in Porto. It was just good to watch Jerry beaming with pride  as he watched  over grandkids Bub and Cub, who at   times were sitting piggy backed on  Philip’s broad shoulders. Conversations with Jerry ran to what we were going to do for dinner  to  what was in store for next day’s sight seeing. From those walks, I got an insight into  what  joy in life meant to him . One story I like to tell about Uncle Jerry is after dinner at one of his  favourite  restaurants, he shared that he had never sat in a Ferrari, . .. At the time he knew I was a fan and that I had driven one to the dinner.  I offered to drive  home.. At the end of the ride home, at his door step, he thanked me for a wonderful first time  experience. For someone as able as he who could have owned a fleet of such brands, he made you  feel special for providing him with something he had “missed out on”.   Again…