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Alexander Chiang Obituary
As teenagers, John and Grace Chiang had never slept in on weekends. Every Saturday morning at 7 a.m., their father, Alex Chiang, would sing hymns at the top of his voice in the kitchen to wake them and his wife, Sunny. If no one stirred after 10 minutes, he would walk into each bedroom to perform.
"We would say, 'Get out, Dad,' and he would only try to sing louder and louder until we got up," John said. "I complained about it all the time. Now I miss it."
Alex Chiang, 51, and his family traveled from their home in New City, N.Y., to Franklin Park, N.J., every Saturday to meet with other members of the nondenominational church that he helped found more than a decade ago. The Chiangs would stay the night with others and return home on Sunday evening. "He's a very faithful person," his wife said.
Mr. Chiang, a computer specialist at Marsh & McLennan, treated other church members with such kindness, said Paul Du, a close friend, that more than 1,200 people came to his memorial service in October.
After John Chiang, 22, moved into a sparsely furnished Manhattan apartment as a young banker, he seldom visited his parents. "So on Labor Day weekend, my dad enticed me home by promising that he would bring me to Ikea," John said. "We bought a lot of heavy stuff. He dropped me off in my apartment, and then he was gone." That was the last he saw of his father. Now John has moved back in with his mother.
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Jeremiah Jiang
September 25, 2024
Hello I am Jeremiah
My parents are Ning and Weiping. They attended your husbands church before they had me in California. I was told brother Alex was an amazing brother and a lover of Christ.
Linda Breeds
September 11, 2021
Mrs. Chiang, John and Grace,
I worked with Alex, your husband and father at IBM in Hawthorne and always remember him as a deeply kind and joyful person.. He often spoke very lovingly of his family and was so very proud of his children. In one of the last times I saw him, it was just before Christmas holidays; there were few of us in the office and he prepared a pot of tea for myself and Camille, another coworker. We sat in his office and he spoke of how he loved to hear his child play piano. He also told of us his church and I remember thinking how wonderful it was that he had such extraordinary Joy for his family and his church. I will always remember his happiness. I hope you are all well and that his love always brings you comfort.
Linda Breeds
September 7, 2021
Remembering Alexander Chiang, a brother in Christ. See you in resurrection!
Cindy Roe
September 4, 2021
Remembering Alexander on the 20th anniversary of 9/11....
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Del Newberry
October 28, 2020
I pause today to ask for a special blessing on all of Alex's friends and family. We will never forget that horrible day. Much love from Texas
Juan Santiago
September 11, 2020
Remembering Alex today and always, a brother in Christ.
March 30, 2020
Gu Die, I miss you. Thank you for everything you have imparted to me. There are so many things I regret not being able to say to you. Love you.
Gabriel Jiao
September 11, 2018
I have never got a chance to meet with you. But I get a lot of benefits from the simplified Chinese version of the recovery Bible, one of the many works that you were devoted to. Dear brother Chiang, see you in the resurrection!
Elvia Ferrell
March 6, 2015
To the Family & Friends of Mr. Chiang,
Although it has been a long time ago, the memories of Our Dear Loved Ones is ever present.
I am sorry for the loss of such a special person in your life.
When tragedies strike, we often wonder; Why bad things happen to good people?
You can find comfort in knowing that pain & sadness were not Gods original purpose for families.
He will keep His promise of a better future for mankind on earth and restore peace & unity. He will not forget Our Dear Loved Ones!
Psalms 37:10 & 11
Sending Warm Greetings,
Evie
Rikki Payne
February 4, 2010
Hi. Im rikki && i will remember you(:!
Sheila Clingman
September 10, 2009
Mrs. Chiang and family,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family as we remember your loved one and others on this day. We will be participating in a 9/11 Memorial Run tomorrow and I'll be running in his honor here at Lackland AFB, TX. Our warmest thoughts and prayers go out to you on this day.
We will never forget.
Doug Abraham
January 15, 2009
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Cindy Lo Huang
September 11, 2008
Hi Grace - It's 9/11/08, not sure if you still check this site but I wanted to give you my condolences today. I'll always remember your dad's life testimony. May the Lord continue to bless your family.
Kristine
October 27, 2006
As I cross-stitched your name on the memorial that I am doing for all of the victims, I prayed for you and your family. Please know that your death was not in vain. We will always remember. God Bless.
P Tabbernor
September 9, 2006
In remembrance....
Grace Chung
September 11, 2004
Dear Mrs. Chiang, John, and Grace -
I am thinking of you today and am praying that God will ease some of the pain. I know that the hurt doesn't go away, but time will permit to create new memories that will join with the old as your lives continue here on earth. Grace, I miss you am thinking of you. Your father is there watching you, Grace and John...and he is very proud.
Sincerely,
Grace Chung
Arun
September 10, 2003
Hi. Mr. Chiang seems like he was a great person to have known. He was deciated to his family and others. Dedication like starting a church, sticking by it, and being devoted are rare qualities. I am sorry for your loss, but his devotion to religion has put him in a good place now.
Ashleigh
September 10, 2003
Though I never knew your father/husband, i truelly feel for your family in this remembrance of September 11. From what i know about Alex, through the Rockland COunty Memorial bio, i can see why he is missed, not only by his family, but by his community. It is amazing that he touched so many people on his time on earth, while many people live longer and never touch the hearts of anyone. for me, your father/husband is an inspiration, and i did not even know him. Its crazy to thing what he must be to those who knew him.
Ashleigh
Nina Han
September 13, 2002
I remember the last time I talked to Uncle Alex. He came up to me grinning broadly and clapped me on the back saying, Nina! My favorite girl! Grace was standing by us and said, I thought I was your favorite girl! Uncle Alex then said, you're both my favorites!
On the one year anniversary when the national anthem was played over the loudspeakers in school, I thought hard about you, Uncle Alex. I remembered the last time I saw and talked to you. I remembered your memorial. I remembered how much you loved God and all the saints. And I cried. I stood during the moment of silence and cried.
Uncle Alex, I miss the way you always made me feel welcome when I felt alone. You told me that God would always be with me. You made my day brighter with your cheerful smile and hymns. May God spread your faith in the gospel to many others. I will forever hold Johnny, Grace and Aunt Sunny in my prayers.
Howard Sun
September 11, 2002
The Sunday, two days before 9/11, Alex and Sunny came to Church in Fremont, CA, and joined our Lord's day meeting. He sang a hymn solo during the Lord's table meeting and during the second part meeting fellowshiped lively for about 10 minutes about the progress, need, and his enthusiasm for Chinese simplified text translation of church publications.
I can remember vividly (I sat next to him) his energy, and smile. He told me afterward that it was his first time singing solo in a (Lords' table?)meeting. We can all say that Alex has run a faithful race on this earth and is resting in our Lord's bosom now.
j. nguyen
September 11, 2002
john, i'm sure your dad is looking down so proud of his son. my condolences to you and your family---i can only sympathize but not empathize--God bless.
keep on running a good race, my thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Rina Shpiruk
September 11, 2002
Dear Sunny, Grace and John,
We are the new occupants of 11 Culver Drive. Your home has brought us such happiness especially knowing that you have made such wonderful memories in it. My family and I wish only the same for us.
I am expecting another child and already have a 20 month old. We are comforted by knowing that if the walls were to talk that nothing but beautiful stories of what was here would be told...
We already heard from the neighbors of the lovely piano music that was heard from a distance and the strong faith in God that the family had.
I promise on every September 11th I will keep our front porch light on so Alex's soul can find his way home...To his home, where songs were sung by him in the morning to wake you up, to Grace playing the Piano,memories of his son preparing to take off to college and the vision of his lovely wife preparing meals...But most of all where he layed his head at night knowing that his family was safe and sound..This will always be your home and the welcome mat is always out...Come for a visit at anytime....
HOME SWEET HOME WILL ALWAYS BE AT
11 CULVER DRIVE
God BLess
Love Rina, Henry and Devon Shpiruk
margaret jen
September 11, 2002
Auntie Sunny, John & Grace -
A family's love runs deeper than words and longer than time. My thoughts, prayers and love have been with you and always will.
God bless you all.
Love,
Margaret
Chester Lee
March 11, 2002
To the Chiang Family,
Six months after 9-11, we pause to remember Alex as husband, dad and friend, and to celebrate the joy he brought to all that knew him.
I remember Alex fondly as a co-worker in IBM, and my son, Michael, knows John as a classmate at Penn.
God bless,
Chester Lee
Lawrence elmore
January 31, 2002
dear saints
may the Lord Jesus bless you all in this time we all need to sing praises to the lord for we will see dear brother alex again praise you lord i hope this comforts you my heart goes out to you all
your brother in christ in love larry
Chris
January 22, 2002
Your father's legacy is in you and in the memories you will pass on to your children. He sounds like a wonderful man, I will tell people the story about his singing.
God bless you all.
Diane Chien
January 17, 2002
Dear Grace, John, and Mrs. Chiang:
I cannot find words to descibe the overwhelming sadness and grief that I feel over your loss. Please remember that we all share your pain and our prayers are with you then, now, and always.
Grace-I was always in awe of your strength and conviction,... hold on to these virtues and remain strong and diligent. I am so sorry this loss has been suffered by such wonderful people. Always know that your father is like a hero to all of us.
Sincerely,
Diane Chien
January 15, 2002
To the family of Chiang,
Whenever the overwhelming sadness is gripping you, just look up to the all mighty and keep on singing. If we, who are all touched by 911 one way or another, can take a stand and do not let the situation defeats us, then we have won the battle against the evildoer already. Be encouraged, many, including this voice, is praying for your family.
Cindy Lee
January 14, 2002
It's unfortunate we have to lose so many beautiful and kind people in this world like your father.
god bless....
*c
Jackie Leung
January 10, 2002
To the Chiang Family,
My heart is broken by your loss. May your husband and father continue to watch over you and bless you. Keep the love that he had for all of you in your hearts for the rest of your lives, and may this sustain you and give you courage.
Teresa Jahn
January 6, 2002
We are very sorry for your loss of Alex. May his strong faith, his life and love (even his singing in the mornings) live on in those who love him. May you always feel the warmth of his love radiate into your hearts. Our hearts cry with you in your loss of Alex.
America Cries
We see your sorrow-
and our hearts cry....
We can not erase your pain
but you do not have to face the anguish alone-for we-
-the American people-
are beside you.
We so desperately want to have the touch that brings you comfort,
the strength that gives you courage,
and the words to lighten your spirits.
And when we are left speechless
may the silence of our nation weave love into your hearts
to ease your sorrow.
May you find healing through our nation's strength as we-
-the American people-
face this difficult time together. Our hearts are with you. Teresa Jahn
Dixon, IL
Anonymous
December 23, 2001
DEAR GOD IN HEAVEN SHINE YOUR LIGHT
ON ALEXANDER H. (ALEX) CHIANG..MAY
HE REST IN PEACE AND SING WITH THE
ANGELS..GOD BLESS HIS FAMILY AND
FRIENDS..GOD BLESS AMERICA AND MAY
WE NEVER FORGET 9/11/01
John Chiang
December 7, 2001
Dad,
Thanks for being in my life for 21 years. Mom, Grace, and I miss you so much. We're not the same without you.
leslie miller
October 18, 2001
Please find strength in wonderful memories and a life well-lived. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, always.
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