In Memory Of
George Jung
1927
2020
George Jung
May 24, 1927 — September 1, 2020
Brighton - May 24, 1927 -- Sept. 1, 2020
George was one of eight children of Lim Tew and Hong Tak Jung who ran a laundry on Plymouth Avenue. They were one of the first, if not the first, Chinese family in Rochester. The first four children were given Chinese names: Lee Ong, Lee Kew, Lee Hing and Lee Chi. These older children said the names were "too hard" in school, so the younger siblings were named Fred, George, Richard and Harry. All graduated from Jefferson High School and went on to college.
After service in the Army in World War II, George graduated from Union College and did his graduate work at the U of R. He taught math at Edison Tech most of his career. He loved life and people. He loved sports (jogging for miles before it became a fitness fashion.) He loved music (classical and musicals especially of the '30s and '40s) and he loved the family -- both his immediate and extended family. But most of all he loved bringing smiles to faces with his pun-type jokes.
George was predeceased by six siblings. He is survived by his wife Dama Zefers Jung, his brother Richard, his sons Adam and Eric, several nieces and nephews, many former students and colleagues and a multitude of friends.
To remember him, be kind to yourself and try to make others smile and feel good -- preferably with a pun if possible.
George was one of eight children of Lim Tew and Hong Tak Jung who ran a laundry on Plymouth Avenue. They were one of the first, if not the first, Chinese family in Rochester. The first four children were given Chinese names: Lee Ong, Lee Kew, Lee Hing and Lee Chi. These older children said the names were "too hard" in school, so the younger siblings were named Fred, George, Richard and Harry. All graduated from Jefferson High School and went on to college.
After service in the Army in World War II, George graduated from Union College and did his graduate work at the U of R. He taught math at Edison Tech most of his career. He loved life and people. He loved sports (jogging for miles before it became a fitness fashion.) He loved music (classical and musicals especially of the '30s and '40s) and he loved the family -- both his immediate and extended family. But most of all he loved bringing smiles to faces with his pun-type jokes.
George was predeceased by six siblings. He is survived by his wife Dama Zefers Jung, his brother Richard, his sons Adam and Eric, several nieces and nephews, many former students and colleagues and a multitude of friends.
To remember him, be kind to yourself and try to make others smile and feel good -- preferably with a pun if possible.
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