Dr. Joseph WAI Chung-Fai

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OBITUARY

In loving memory of brother and indigenous villager

Dr. Joseph WAI Chung Fai

Joseph WAI Chung-Fai, age 59, passed away suddenly on 14 March, 2016 at home in Zephyr, Ontario, Canada, surrounded by his stepson-in-law Lam Ying-Tai and his flight-attendant friend.

Son of the late Chik-Sang and late Nancy Wai; brother of Kin-Chung, Yin-Fei, Yin-Yee, Kin-Hung and the late Yin-Ling. They are indigenous of Tai Wai Village in Shatin, Hong Kong.

Jo attended Tang King Po School founded by the Salesians. He earned bachelor’s degree in physics from Imperial College in London, U.K. and doctoral degree from State University of New York under the auspice of Dr. Richard Gonsalves in 1988.

He was a theoretical particle physicist and most passionate about research. After working for County NatWest as financial analyst, he returned to postdoctoral work in SINICA, Taipei from 1991-1995. Thereafter he was involved with restructuring of companies in Hong Kong and became one of the major shareholders in Culturecom. Jo was CEO of Opes Asia Development Limited from 2007-2011.

He enjoyed retirement as a gardener and planted a thousand tulips and numerous peonies, with uncountable herbs and perennials for four seasons. With the help of three teenagers – Delon, Anderson and Daniel – he planted a vineyard and made wine. His ice wine was in demand among family and friends. Weeks before his death, Jo ventured into building a cabin by the side of the seven-acre pond. Completion date was set for August. A Facebook fanatic, he made eight posts on the social media only a few hours before death.

Jo is survived by his wife, Yvonne Chan Shuk-King, his stepchildren Clarissa and Natalie, his stepson-in-law Lam Ying-Tai; his sisters-in-law Yuen-Ching, Shui-Ying and Hong-Mei; brothers-in-law Fung Wan-Kong, Alex Chan and the late Condy Wong; his nephews King-Yin, Wai-Yin, William, Julian, Delon and Ming-Hin; his nieces Deki and Elizabeth.

Relatives and friends may greet the family on Saturday, 2 April 2016, from 1 – 3 P.M. at ELGIN MILLS FUNERAL HOME, 1591 Elgin Mills Road East, Richmond Hill, ON L4S 1M9 where Funeral Service will follow at 2PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Carmel of the Infant Jesus, 12519 Concession Road 2, Zephyr, ON L0E 1TO Canada. Memorial will take place at Wing Tak Hall, DIAMOND HILL FUNERAL PARLOUR, 181 Po Kong Village Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong on Sunday, 10 April 2016, from 12:00 Noon – 13:30 P.M.

memorial service

Funeral Service

April 2, 2016

Elgin Mills Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral Centres 1591 Elgin Mills Rd E, Richmond Hill, ON L4S 1M9, Canada

Funeral/Cremation Provider: Elgin Mills Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral Centres