Sunny Chu

I admired Sunny for his intellect, his eloquence, his calmness and his hospitality. After decades of infrequent contact, I had only recently got to spend more time with him and I will miss him very much.

Sending strength and love to Sunny's family and close friends. I have only the fondest memories of our time together in college. He was such a sweet person, so kind and funny, and also dazzling. May his memory be a blessing.

I met Sunny in 2012 when I first moved to Singapore and we worked together for 7+ years and kept in touch thereafter.

He was a great boss who treated me like a peer and made work fun. We also got to know each others' families through work trips together in the many years we worked together (Shanghai, Vietnam, Thailand, Australia, UK, Spain, among other places) and to me, Sunny became friend/family. My husband always enjoyed the odd round of golf with Sunny as well. My memories of him were always filled with laughter and smiles.

Some of my favorite memories:
- Sunny always knew where to go for the best food and drinks, no matter which city or country.
- No matter how stressful the situation, he knew how to defuse the situation and bust out a witty joke which would make everyone laugh. He was always filled with such optimism and perspective.
- Of all his worldly accomplishments, his eyes always lit up the most when he talked about his family, especially Alexy, who he always said was "a better version of himself".


Thank you for all the memories Sunny and for reminding us of how to live life joyfully. We will miss your bright smile, humor, and optimism. I'm sure you will bring that to wherever you are now.

Sunny was my student for several years in high school where he studied French and travelled with my student group to Europe one summer. He was someone I have never forgotten. Brilliant, funny (but never at someone else´s expense), kind, ambitious, Sunny possessed every quality you would want in a student or friend. I still have a gift he gave me with a thank you note inside as he moved on to the next scholastic level. My deepest sympathy to his family. The world has lost such a wonderful person.

I met Sunny when I was 7 and he was 9. Even then, at Harrington Elementary, the adults recognized his genius. My mother volunteered at the school and came home marveling one day about this kid who, when she asked for a synonym for "elephant," immediately answered, "pachyderm".

Sunny was utterly at ease with himself, with his intellect, and, most of all, with others. Moreover, he was gifted at putting everyone around him at ease, one of the secrets to his immense popularity. He didn't use his prodigious brain as a weapon (at least, not with friends). Instead, he used it to bring out the best in people. He delighted in human interaction, and he really did make those around him feel special. I´ve never seen anyone else attract so many high-quality, wonderful friends. He was a magnet.

It was thrilling to be in Sunny's orbit. This may be why, unlike most geniuses, he was actually popular growing up. I remember watching him walk past a cheerleader during the dark wilderness of middle school. They briefly clasped hands and let go. She turned around to look at him as he walked away. He was so confident. Everyone loved him. I adored him. He wasn´t just brilliant; he was good, and he wanted to be wise.

Sunny held so many interests, which of course made him so interesting. He's the only person I've ever known to read Camus for fun. He had an impeccable palate. He growled out something in Mandarin once, to one of his brothers, in that unforgettable baritone, and I thought it was the coolest thing ever. Once, on a road trip to Austin, he made up his own language. My brother and I still speak it when we want to talk privately.

Sunny was a deeply loyal friend, and he believed in making the effort. Ten years ago, he wrote me out of the blue. He had a business trip where I lived and wanted to fly out a day early so that we could have lunch and reconnect. Who does that? Sunny.

He also made that effort with his best friends from high school. Each and every one of them is smart and accomplished - a few won nationals together at Academic Decathlon, if I remember correctly - but they are also grounded, deeply good people. Sunny was their anchor. They must all be aching right now.

Sunny´s American name fit him well: He beamed. After I went through a painful breakup, he encouraged me to come visit him in Boston, where he did his bon vivant thing, introducing me to people and cheering me up with good food, good drinks, and good conversation. As usual, at Harvard he had amassed an impressively kind, funny, and accomplished friend group. No wonder he and his beautiful wife, Jaesun, had to fly around the world and hold three weddings. So many people love them!

I still can't believe he´s really gone. He should be here. He was good. And he was a light. My prayers for Jaesun, Alex, and the Chu family. Your loss is immeasurable, and Sunny irreplaceable. Memory Eternal, beloved Sunny.

I went to HLS with Sunny, and he was truly unforgettable. In my mind, he's forever in an ascot, sipping some ridiculously expensive drink with a single, perfectly cut block of ice - eyes twinkling and a perma-smirk.

For all his bougie charm, Sunny had this uncanny way of making you feel completely at ease - enough to call him a butthead and give him a noogie (of course I never did b/c his hair was always perfect).

Sunny was a character in the very best sense of the word - stylish, witty, self-aware, always in on the joke. He´ll be missed by so many, and my deepest condolences go to his family.

My deepest condolences to Sunny´s family. I first met Sunny when we were summer associates at WSGR in 2000 and became friends. I have so many memories of our time together at WSGR with many dinners out (especially Bix and House of Prime Rib), all-night diligence M&A where Sunny could always make you laugh even at 3am, a group trip to Vegas to watch the World Cup finals when we all got slammed with work when we came back and celebrating NY´s in SF.

In 2019 my family went to NY and Sunny very kindly arranged for my family to stay at the Yale Club in 2019. We had a delicious meal at a hidden Japanese restaurant and Alex was the most fun babysitter my daughter ever had, while the adults enjoyed post dinner cocktails at the bar. It is one of so many wonderful memories of Sunny that make me smile.

I had the pleasure of working with Sunny for 6 years. His counsel was always valuable and we shared fond memories of a few social nights out. I´ll always remember his smile, deep voice and sharp mind. My sincerest condolences to his family.

I went to law school with Sunny. He was quick to laugh and make others laugh, never letting the intended stress of law school get in the way of having fun with classmates. I´m so sorry for your loss. It´s way too early to lose Sunny. May you find comfort - and eventually smiles - in the memories of him.

I remember Sunny well from law school. Charming and kind and witty. Very sorry to hear this news and wishing his family and loved ones strength as they mourn his passing.

My sincere condolences to Sunny´s family and friends. He was one of the smartest, wittiest guys I ever knew. May the Lord fill your hearts with peace and may joy filled memories carry you through this time of sorrow.

I met Sunny in 2011, when he was working in the Middle East and I was in Singapore working for a British Pension fund. I was looking for a partner in crime and was totally jaded after 20+ interviews. Our first discussion was a breath of fresh air. You could discern his intellect immediately, but it was also coupled with absolute humility and a great sense of humour.

After three conversations we decided to partner up and build that Asia business together. What followed were four extraordinary years in Singapore. We accomplished things we were both proud of, but above all we built a close relationship and had fun along the way. I can´t say I thought of myself as his best friend. But I did feel like he was my big brother. I loved him, still love him, dearly.

Farewell my friend.

Sunny was always so much fun to be around. He was a great companion, a loyal friend, and a walking encyclopedia. He exuded positivity and his smile was contagious. We had so many great times together over the years. We were suite-mates during our Freshman year at Yale. People would crowd into our room to soak up Sunny's intellect as they worked through homework and problem sets together. He had that gravitational pull even back then. And in the 32 years I've known him since then, he was a constant presence at so many fun and meaningful occasions. Weddings. Vermont trips. NYE celebrations. Harvard-Yale Games. Reunions. Family get togethers. Meals and drinks in NYC or Boston. He always showed up. He never said no. Sunny had a knack for making each of his friends somehow feel as if they were his best friend. He listened when you spoke. He asked hard questions. He gave good advice. He peppered in jokes that sometimes went right over my head. And what a delight it was to discuss marriage and parenting with him. It's hard for me to name a prouder father than Sunny. There's so much more to say. But here's to a great man and a great friend. I miss him dearly.

Sending my condolences to Sunny´s family and friends. Sunny was a wonderful guy and such a sweet soul.

Sunny and I met when we were 14 at Clark High School. He was the smartest person I´d ever met, yet he was also the most humble and kind. We were each other´s "plus one" for weddings and work parties and travel buddies in our early 20´s. No one could make me laugh more than him. He inspired my love of travel and helped me discover new countries and interesting experiences. I will forever treasure our memories together, and I marvel at the wonderful life he lived. He will be deeply missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. My sincere condolences to his family.

Condolences to the Chu family for the loss of Sunny. He truly was an example of the best of humanity and will be missed by those of us were lucky enough to be touched by his light.

Sunny was a great guy and well remembered by those of us from Plano East Sr High. Condolences to his family and loved ones.

Sending my condolences to Sunny´s family and friends. I´m sure he will be deeply missed by many.

My deepest condolences. I remember him fondly from high school.

Sunny did indeed make everyone feel special and equal. I will always be thankful for the times we shared laughs over a good negroni during his visits and that we got to see him just this summer.

I will remember Sunny fondly. He was always very, very kind. Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord.

Sending my love to his family. Sunny was indeed one of a kind.

Sunny was my suite-mate for the first two years of college. An utterly lovable and brilliant person. My sincerest condolences go out to his family.

I knew Sunny in his growing up years in Plano, Texas.A bright, funny , friendly kid. He and my daughter were very good friends and always kept in touch. The world has lost a brilliant young man.

I worked with Sunny from 2000-2001 when we both clerked for Judge Kendall in Dallas right out of law school. I could not have asked for a more wonderful, smart, and good natured coworker that year. This is so minor in the big scheme of things now but we were all so excited about his Who Wants to be a Millionaire appearance, it was great fun that he got to do that. I am so sorry to his family for this sudden loss.