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Tao-Zeun "T.z." Chu

Mountain View, California

1934 - 2016

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Tao-Zeun "T.Z." ChuApril 9, 1934 - September 15, 2016Resident of Los Altos HillsAfter a valiant three-year battle with esophageal and throat cancer, T.Z. Chu passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday surrounded by family. T.Z. lived a remarkable life, enjoyed a storied career, and is...

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To TZ´s Family, It is five years ago of his passing but I only today found out about TZ´s death. I worked for Bob Finnigan and TZ from 1970-1974. It was by far my favorite job! It was a great group and truly reflect on these two awesome men. Watching The PBS Newshour I saw Roger Sant´s name as a supporter. I remember him which got me curious about Bob & TZ. I was so sad to hear about TZ. Irmgard, I was at your home in Los Altos Hills for a think a Christmas party. Andrea was very little and...

T.Z. & Bob Finnigan Created The Best Possible Work Enviornment ... I was with Bob & T.Z. for 24 years as a field service engineer.

So sorry to hear of TZ's passing. He was a great boss back at Varian Aerograph in the 60's. May he find absolute peace in his afterlife.

Heartfelt condolences on the sad demise of our great TZ. I know him through Woodstock School and saw TZ working selflessly for the betterment of the school. You will be in our prayers always..

My deepest condolences to all. I had the pleasure of working with TZ at Finnigan from 1988-1990. His warm demeanor was very welcomed by this young scientist. Finnigan was more of a family than a corporation back then and TZ was surely part of that.

I will always remember TZ as a person who put his employees at Finnigan first, he treated his everyone as family. I will miss him.

Barry Boole

Dearest Irmgard and Andrea,
I am so very sorry for your loss. TZ was a remarkable man. His legacy lives on through you both, his grandchildren, and all the charities he supported over his lifetime.
It would be impossible to express the love and gratitude I have for your family these last 40 years. May his soul rest in peace.
Love always,
Dana L. Carmichael-Tanaka and family

Hello Irmgard
I just received the mail from an ex Varian friend telling me that you husband T.z. has passed away, I am so sorry to receive that message. I remember T.z. as such a wonderful person. T.z. employed me as the first engineer when he came to Basel to build up the business in Europe for Wilkens Instrument & Research. I was as of today always proud to work for T.c. and the Walnut Creek Company, I still have contacts with the people I worked together. T.Z. never left my mind, he...