Mr. Kuo was the founder and president of Kingsgate Realty in Poughkeepsie and over his 34-year career established a reputation in Dutchess County as an honest and sincere real estate professional. He also worked for 21 years at IBM in Poughkeepsie as an engineer. In addition, he served as an associate professor in the Department of Industrial Management at National Cheng Kung University in Taiwan.

Mr. Kuo was a man who loved life and embraced every moment with his family and friends. He enjoyed listening to classical music, singing, and playing Wei Chi (or Go).

Born April 7, 1939, in China, he was the son of the late Chun-Tien and Hsin-Yu Kuo. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in physics from National Cheng Kung University in Taiwan in 1961, a Master of Science degree in electrical engineering from the University of Cincinnati in 1968, an MBA degree from Union College in Schenectady in 1975, and an Honorary Doctor of Science degree from the American University of the Caribbean in 1983.

On July 24, 1966, he married his soul mate, Anne.

In addition to his loving wife, he is survived by a sister, Lily Lu-Mei Lee, and her husband, Hsuan Lee; a daughter, Mary, and her husband, Allen Chu; two sons, Louis and his wife, Jessica, and Theodore and his wife, Ningning; and three grandchildren, Michael, Alexander, and Nicholas Chu. He will be dearly missed by his family.

Calling hours will be held from 5-8 p.m. on Friday, May 19, at Timothy P. Doyle Funeral Home, 371 Hooker Avenue, Poughkeepsie. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 20, at the funeral home, with interment to follow at Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery.

Date: Thu, 11 May 2006 17:31:41 -0400

Dear CKUAAGNY Alumni:

This has been a very difficult day for the entire CKUAAGNY members. Dr. Johnson Luu-tay Kuo(郭魯泰) passing is a personal loss for so many of you and a great loss for the CKUAAGNY. He will be greatly missed by us all.

We extend our condolences to the family of Dr. Kuo a man we also knew as a dynamic force in IBM in New York and, of course, at CKUAAGNY. I'll begin to have discussions with Mrs. Kuo and her family about Dr. Kuo's funeral and if you would able to attend Dr. Kuo's funeral, please contact me at (973)560-0532.

We have lost an alumnus of great stature and ability, as well as an individual who deeply touched the lives of so many. I hope you will join me in taking this opportunity to rededicate ourselves to the CKUAAGNY he loved so much.

Thank you,

Sincerely,

Josh Cheng-Chairman of CKUAAGNY
Kevin Tsay-President of CKUAAGNY

2003-05-10 郭魯泰老師(中間拄杖者)與師母參加大熊山一日遊

Fri, 12 May 2006 08:37:00 -0400 (EDT)

Dear Fellow Allumni:

It is a very sad news indeed. Johnson is a dear friend of mine. Among his many talents and traits, a great atthlete, father and husband, he is a great friend of many people. He is a warm person reaching out to everyone. Many of us especially NCKU alumni will miss him and be depressed for his passing.

Please send the details of Johnson's service to everyone so we may pay ourrespect and express condolences to his family.

Regards,

Ifay 張一飛

Fri, 12 May 2006 09:01:19 -0400 (EDT)

Hi, Please send this to all alumni ASAP.

I have tried to contact Johnson's family but no one answers the phone. Through Theresa, Dr. Richard Chu's wife at Poughkeepsie, I have gotten the following information:

Johnson passed away last Wednesday May 10 3PM after a kidney transplant a week ago which developed into problem. His family, wife, two sons and a daughter are here now waiting for his sister to arrive from Taiwan on Thursday. The funeral service is planned to be on May 20th, Saturday.

I will try to keep in touch with Dr. Chu and transmit more information as available.

Please let all alumni know. NCKUNY should make appropriate arrangement ASAP such as transportation to the funeral from NYC etc etc..

Feel free to call if have any questions.

Ifay Chang
Tel. 914-248-6770

Subject: Sad News about Johnson Luu-Tay Kuo 1961 Physics NCKU

Dear Friends,

My apology if you have received more than one email or already recieved this sad news. I am bcc several mailing lists in my computer (my NYnckulist, EE52list and a few personal lists) with the intention to reach NCKU alumni who are friends of Johnson.

Johnson Luu-Tay Kuo (1961, Physic, NCKU) passed away on May 10th due to a complication after a kidney transplant a week earlier. We are shocked and saddened by the news.

Johnson was an outstanding alumnus, talented athlete, active and loved at NCKU in many activities including singing and sports. Johnson was a devoted and loving father and husband and a most respected out-reaching great friend of many of us.

While everyone is still in shock, the following are some preliminary information about his memorial service I received from Theresa Chu (Mrs. Richard Chu, 1955 ME IBM Fellow now living in Hopewell Junction, NY). Please take a note and feel free to share with other friends:

The funeral home is Timothy Doyle Funeral Home on 371 Hooker Ave, Poughkeepise and phone # 845 485 0241. There're viewing hours this coming Friday. The family has not decided on the time yet. Saturday service is at 10:00 AM. For more information log on WWW.WMGMillerfuneralhome.com  as time gets closer. The obituary in Poughkeepsie Journal should have more information this Sunday.

If there is any more information, an update will be sent to this bcc list.

Kevin, this email is addressed to you as the president of NCKUGNY, please help disseminate information and arrange any logistics for alumni to express condolences and attend the funeral service. Many Thanks.

Best,

Ifay

Subject: Johnson Kuo's obituary and family request

Dear Friends,

Johnson Kuo valued his friendships very much. We family members would appreciate your help to enrich our memories of him. We would like to ask you to write down a few personal memories and experiences that you had with Johnson. Feel free to write in either English or Chinese. Your memories of Johnson will be deeply treasured and will not be published. Please drop it off at the funeral service.

Sincerely,

The Kuo Family

Subject: Funeral Service for Johnson Luu-Tay Kuo (1961 Physics NCKU)

Dear Alumni and Friends:

I have made contact with Ann (Mrs. Kuo). Please note the additional information as follows:

May 19, Friday, Wake Hours 5-8PM
May 20. Saturday 10-12AM Service

You are invited to say a few words especially about Johnson in his college days and any personal events you would like to share. (for a few old friends, who could not attend in person, please send your thoughts to me I would be happy to express them on your behalf, email me or fax 914-248-6429)

The direction to Tomothy Doyle (Wm. G. Miller and Son Funeral Home Service at 371 Hooker Ave. Poughkeepsie, NY Phone: 845-485-0241 Fax: 845-452-8601 :
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From Taconic Parkway and Eastern Dutchess County
Coming North or South on the Taconic take Route 55 Poughkeepsie exit and continue West on Route 55. Go to the 14th light and make a left onto Raymond Avenue, the road will split into 3 lanes before Raymond Avenue. Stay on Raymond Avenue in the right lane and continue past Vassar College until the end of the road. Make right turn onto Hooker Avenue. The funeral home is an 1/8 of a mile on the left.
From NY State Thruway
From North or South take the New Paltz exit. Go to end of road and make right onto Route 299. Follow Route 299 until it ends and make right onto Route 9W South. Follow Route 9W South for 2 miles, take right exit for Mid-Hudson Bridge. Cross over the bridge, stay in right hand lane of Route 44 - 55. Go 12 lights and make a right onto Raymond Avenue. Stay in right hand lane past Vassar College to end of road. Make right turn onto Hooker Avenue. The funeral home is an 1/8 of a mile on the left.
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Kevin, Please forward to Alumni and friends.

Ifay