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Rochester: On January 14, Dr. Donald I-Chung Sun, 85, passed away peacefully at Highland Hospital. Donald was born in Shanghai, China, emigrated to the US in the early 1950s, and settled in Rochester in 1961, where he resided until passing. He completed medical school at Tulane and residency at Temple. He was honorably discharged as a Lt. Commander in the US Navy. Donald taught at the UR Medical School and founded his own radiology practice. A bridge expert, he also enjoyed traveling, poker, and opera and classical music.
Donald is survived by sons Henry, Donald Jr., Kenneth, and Alan; by siblings Amy (John) Shen, Carol Warner, Vivian Yang, Emily (Frank) Chu, Fred (Flora) Sun; grandchildren Taylor, Tyler, Evan, Lauren, Kathryn, Logan, Joshua, and Daniel. He was predeceased by wife Sadie, son Steven, and companion Kala Dunsky.
The family will be hosting a memorial reception on Sat., Jan. 26, 2013 from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Memorial Art Gallery located at 500 University Ave. There will be a time for sharing remembrances at 2 pm.
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Scootie Seeman
January 28, 2013
I enjoyed playing bridge against Don (although he was too darn good!) and will miss seeing him at Wegman's where he walked three times a day. I don't think I ever went grocery shopping that I didn't see him and visit with him. He was a very caring, compassionate man and will be missed by many. My condolences to you all.
Nanci and Ann Ignatowski
January 23, 2013
Dr. Sun was a good friend to the Ignatowski family. We will miss him and the dim sum and Chinese dinners that we shared. Our deepest sympathies to all family and friends.
Steve Schabel
January 23, 2013
I remember well Dons comming. To Strong to. Volunteer. And Checks a out. Residents ..always look at the present. Film, the. Prior film and the Ad the first. Film . Stay in the. Same. Place At least. 3. Years so. You. See your. Misses. I finished. My residency in. 1976 .he. Was. A. Wonderful. Radiologist. And person.
Steve schabel medical university of. South Carolina charleston
January 21, 2013
Hi. I will missing you very much. Say a good for you. Ben
Bill Saunders
January 20, 2013
Don was my monthly dinner companion for many years, sometimes just the two of us, often with mutual friends. His stimulating conversation will be missed.
william martzloff
January 19, 2013
i,m sorry for your loss. don was good to play bridge against.
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