Pong S. Lee

Pong S. Lee

Pong Lee Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Feb. 4 to Feb. 5, 2009.
Lee, Pong S. LOUDONVILLE Dr. Pong S. Lee, 80, of Loudonville, beloved husband of Eunice O. Lee, died Tuesday, February 3, 2009 after a long illness. Born in Korea, he was the son of the late Joon Eui Lee and Jeong Jae Kim. Dr. Lee married his beloved Eunice O. Lee on September 19, 1963. He came to the United States to attend and graduate from Simpson College in Iowa. He received his Ph.D. from Yale University in 1965, before beginning his career as professor of economics at S.U.N.Y. Albany. He came to the Capital District to pursue his love of skiing and teaching. He was a scholar and professor until his retirement in 1995. He continued to be an avid skier and golfer throughout his lifetime. He was a devoted husband and father. However his greatest joy was spending as much time with his cherished grandchildren as possible. Survivors include his beloved wife, Eunice O. Lee; his loving children, Ernest (Elaine) Lee of Niskayuna, and Amy (Jeff) Kuo of Rocklin, Calif.; his cherished grandchildren, Alexander J. Lee, Jessica Y. Lee, Megan L. Kuo, Erin L. Kuo and Justin J. Kuo. He was the brother of Soon Seong Lee of N.J. and Nam Soo Lee of Calif. Funeral services will be held Friday at 1:00 p.m. at Dufresne & Cavanaugh Funeral Home, Ltd., 149 Old Loudon Road, Latham. Relatives and friends are invited and may call Friday from 11-1 p.m. at the Funeral Home. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family. For directions, information or to light a memory candle for the family, please visit: dufresneandcavanaugh.com

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Junko Ogura

February 8, 2009

When I think of our days in Albany,
Dr.Lee and his family were always there. He was so nice and thoughtful and gave us generous helps when we are far away from our own family.We are grateful and miss him enormously. Junko Ogura

stacie Evers

February 6, 2009

My thoughts are with all of you during this very diffucult time. I recently went through a similar situation in my own family, and I truly empathize with you and your family. He will alway's be with in your memories.
Take care, Stacie evers

Nandini Lahiri

February 6, 2009

I have known Professor Pong S.Lee
from the time I came to this country.He was a true gentleman. He was very kind to Kajal and me.


God bless his family in this time of sorrow.
Nandini Lahiri

Michele Jerison

February 5, 2009

We have known Pong for 30 years since he is the one who brought my husband to SUNY Albany. I enjoyed his company at the dinners we shared with other faculty members and their families. I also loved running into him at Kim's in the last few years. He was always so friendly and kind to me and my family. Sincerely, Michele Jerison

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